tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post7889184494297947497..comments2024-03-28T06:41:43.688-05:00Comments on Harvest Lane Cottage: Preparing for a New SeasonMrs. Laura Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-12332850763300987342017-09-30T17:00:18.054-05:002017-09-30T17:00:18.054-05:00This was a good post for me to read right now! Wou...This was a good post for me to read right now! Would you believe my children are 37, 39 and 44 and I'm still holding on to some of their books and school awards and papers? I'm going to take this to heart and release all their things to them for their children to enjoy, keep or throw away. I don't care what they decide, I just know I've done my due diligence in caring those thingsAt Rivercrest Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12068816102263605128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-77672403680052694662017-09-30T17:00:09.657-05:002017-09-30T17:00:09.657-05:00This was a good post for me to read right now! Wou...This was a good post for me to read right now! Would you believe my children are 37, 39 and 44 and I'm still holding on to some of their books and school awards and papers? I'm going to take this to heart and release all their things to them for their children to enjoy, keep or throw away. I don't care what they decide, I just know I've done my due diligence in caring those thingsAt Rivercrest Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12068816102263605128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-16352430852888252232016-10-25T08:36:02.666-05:002016-10-25T08:36:02.666-05:00Thanks for the encouragement, Jann. Thanks for the encouragement, Jann. Mrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-64532300567333018472016-10-24T22:54:16.047-05:002016-10-24T22:54:16.047-05:00It is hard seeing your children grow up so quickly...It is hard seeing your children grow up so quickly Laura. But trust me, the best is yet to come! Hubby and I had withdrawals at first when we became empty nesters. Now we love it and the grands are a wonderful bonus!! Thanks for sharing with SYC.<br />hugs,<br />JannHave a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15446091501170762899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-24510479877420379352016-10-21T21:13:12.250-05:002016-10-21T21:13:12.250-05:00You're welcome.You're welcome.Mrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-86112122222723023822016-10-20T17:51:32.737-05:002016-10-20T17:51:32.737-05:00Hi Laura,
Oooo! Your friend's quote is SOOO ...Hi Laura,<br /><br />Oooo! Your friend's quote is SOOO good and right on the mark. Thanks for passing it on.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Mrs.BMrs. B, a very peculiar personhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03579160731517930694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-48722948456576815752016-10-19T23:13:22.610-05:002016-10-19T23:13:22.610-05:00Oh Angela! HUUUUUGGGG! May you feel Holy Spirit fi...Oh Angela! HUUUUUGGGG! May you feel Holy Spirit filling you with God's love and His Shalom peace. Nothing missing, nothing lacking, nothing broken. <br />Thank you for sharing this with me. I'm glad it encouraged you. I hope you'll stay in touch.<br />God bless you.<br />LauraMrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-49983368020243726572016-10-19T23:10:39.197-05:002016-10-19T23:10:39.197-05:00That sounds just like something my Grandma Mamie w...That sounds just like something my Grandma Mamie would have told me. You're a wise lady. I don't want to miss anything now by mourning over the lost past.Mrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-88982370301838842662016-10-19T23:08:53.678-05:002016-10-19T23:08:53.678-05:00Thank you so much Spicing Up. You always encourage...Thank you so much Spicing Up. You always encourage me. I feel your kindness. Be blessed!Mrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-58639354263730847232016-10-19T23:07:16.271-05:002016-10-19T23:07:16.271-05:00It's Cheryl's acrostic, but it helped me. ...It's Cheryl's acrostic, but it helped me. I, too, homeschool. I've been doing it over 20 years now. Just four years left. I don't know what I'm going to do when I'm done. I'm glad this helped you today. Do come again, and thanks for talking back. <br />LauraMrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-91513816592820074422016-10-19T23:04:56.062-05:002016-10-19T23:04:56.062-05:00You're right about prayer Vickie. And I though...You're right about prayer Vickie. And I thought potty training and teaching them to read was hard!Mrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-71865546445763569582016-10-19T23:03:31.276-05:002016-10-19T23:03:31.276-05:00You're welcome Quiltiferous. It doesn't se...You're welcome Quiltiferous. It doesn't seem to be an easy transition for anyone.Mrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-56479974193186331812016-10-19T23:01:48.552-05:002016-10-19T23:01:48.552-05:00Oh dear Laura, my heart goes out to you, because I...Oh dear Laura, my heart goes out to you, because I am currently experiencing kids who are spreading their wings as well. Whoever gave you the advice about cultivating your relationship with your husband is so right, because your kids are going to move on, and your husband will be the one relationship that will come to mean the most to you in the years to come. And I want to share a piece of Marilyn @ MountainTopSpicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00600290895531484438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-14549698411383253992016-10-19T22:42:58.969-05:002016-10-19T22:42:58.969-05:00I know a lot of ladies do it. I've not done it...I know a lot of ladies do it. I've not done it yet. Maybe 2017 will be the year—if God gives me the word.Mrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-31616747593687905342016-10-19T22:38:22.298-05:002016-10-19T22:38:22.298-05:00Thank you Judy. You've encouraged me. Mine are...Thank you Judy. You've encouraged me. Mine are 25 (on his own), 19 in college and at home, 17, and 15. I didn't think about how they would suddenly be busy and away from home so much!Mrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-14606158322592764042016-10-19T18:25:24.323-05:002016-10-19T18:25:24.323-05:00OH Laura,
How wonderful that you went to God with...OH Laura, <br />How wonderful that you went to God with your sadness, and How wonderful that He always is there for us , and cares.<br />I so understand, how you feel..It has been awhile since our kids left, but it was the hardest thing to go through.. Spending our lives raising them, all the cute and fun things they did and said.. But, the hardest thing for me, was sitting the supper table, Sew Blessed Maw [Judy]https://www.blogger.com/profile/15474519379303505290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-50505152402441458682016-10-19T16:13:53.452-05:002016-10-19T16:13:53.452-05:00This is what I needed to hear today -- I'm in ...This is what I needed to hear today -- I'm in the same season of letting go -- my youngest will graduate next year from our home school. Thank you for sharing -- I will write your acrostic in my journal, Laura. Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00978607311578181125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-83924678040726325892016-10-19T13:57:01.582-05:002016-10-19T13:57:01.582-05:00I received similar advice but found myself wrapped...I received similar advice but found myself wrapped up in the kids because of homeschooling. There will be some adjustment and building for my husband and I, too. It's just coming sooner than I thought it would! Thanks for encouraging me.<br />LauraMrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-11564268792554750042016-10-19T13:55:17.347-05:002016-10-19T13:55:17.347-05:00Thank you Mrs. Chrissy, may God help you to grow t...Thank you Mrs. Chrissy, may God help you to grow through this season. Hold tight to His Word. He will speak to you through it, too. Hugs!Mrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-50014013984198998952016-10-19T13:53:25.963-05:002016-10-19T13:53:25.963-05:00Thank you Cheryl. I feel we are kindred spirits, t...Thank you Cheryl. I feel we are kindred spirits, too. I will echo what you said to me, because it applies to you as well my dear.<br /> "I believe there are GOOD things ahead for you and your dear family, and God is going to bless you all abundantly...I can feel it."<br />Mrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-38384676409341418912016-10-19T13:24:17.406-05:002016-10-19T13:24:17.406-05:00Thank you All Thingz!Thank you All Thingz!Mrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-24877617792011875362016-10-19T11:57:39.812-05:002016-10-19T11:57:39.812-05:00I love that acronym she uses. I can understand to ...I love that acronym she uses. I can understand to some degree as I have my first born setting his sails. I see my daughter begin to come out of sweet childhood to preteen/ teen age years. What a blessing God speaking to you. :) Mrs. Chrissy Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09516870555452352931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-58216807224752021122016-10-19T11:57:07.816-05:002016-10-19T11:57:07.816-05:00When we wereyounger an older friend advised us to ...When we wereyounger an older friend advised us to put energies into our marriage because it outlasts our children's childhoods. I wish we had paid closer attention to her but we focused our time and energy raising our kids. When they left the nest we had a difficult time adjusting to just each other. It has taken some hard work and time to do it!Anne in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-32498129737980804752016-10-19T11:47:53.149-05:002016-10-19T11:47:53.149-05:00It's so hard to let them go and spread their w...It's so hard to let them go and spread their wings. Actually it's kind of scary. Prayer is always helpful for sure. Have a great day Laura! Vickie @Vickie's Kitchen and Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03402367232977896594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-40758652239370381892016-10-19T10:44:23.375-05:002016-10-19T10:44:23.375-05:00I'm struggling with some of these same things ...I'm struggling with some of these same things right now. My oldest is plenty old enough to move away when she's ready. Our second child is only 17 and he talks of moving out. My youngest is 11, so it will be a few short years. I'm trying to be excited about who they are and what they get to do next. Big stuff! Thanks for the honesty!<br />StacyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com