tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791370181970390465.post8171024479007351037..comments2023-09-29T05:00:23.551-05:00Comments on ~ The Borrowed Book ~: From Their Own Mouths and Hearts: Quotes to Ponder on Memorial DayElizabeth Ludwighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00056509500051387657noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791370181970390465.post-90573297736308171902012-05-29T04:08:44.111-05:002012-05-29T04:08:44.111-05:00Amanda,
Beautifully said. :) It reminds me of one...Amanda,<br /><br />Beautifully said. :) It reminds me of one of the things that the speaker said today at the Memorial Day service - something about us not loving the abstract idea of our country, but loving our fellow countrymen. While freedom is indeed a powerful abstract idea, it is bought with very real lives and sacrifices - all so that freedom can become more than an abstract idea, but rather a real way of life for their fellow countrymen. Such a moving, gritty, unbelievably generous reality!<br /><br />I really need this reminder, as well - I asked the questions, but I haven't really taken to heart the responses. I have a lot to learn about caring more for others... These responses are definitely humbling and heart-breaking.<br /><br />And what you said about saviors needing a Savior - wow! <br /><br />Your comments are always so inspiring and uplifting, dear friend! Thank you so much for the kind words for me and for my daddy - I passed along your message to him, and I think he was touched by your sweet words. :) <br /><br />God bless you, too, and thank you for all of your prayers and encouragement!!<br /><br />~AmberAmber Holcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791370181970390465.post-81981915822420500002012-05-28T19:27:26.023-05:002012-05-28T19:27:26.023-05:00Gosh, Amber, these prayer requests are so moving. ...Gosh, Amber, these prayer requests are so moving. Someone sharing their needs with you is moving to begin with, but these... and what they mean...wow.... They're certainly a reality check. So many of us take our freedom for granted. We forget there are faces, names, lives and souls that make the "land of the free" even possible. Freedom carries a heavy price, may God abundantly bless those who have paid it and continue to pay it daily with peace, strength, joy, comfort and the meeting of every needs, physically and spiritually.<br /><br />Loved your daddy's request :-) I know I've read these before but I needed the reminder. Life gets crazy and your vision can tend to tunnel to just you and your own problems and cares, but it is truly humbling to hear requests like these and be reminded that even saviors needs a Saviour... sometimes more than most...<br /><br />God bless you, my friend, and your sweet heart. Your military posts have always been beautiful. And I know I said it over on your blog but, again, please tell your daddy I said Happy Memorial Day and thank you :-)<br /><br />Blessings,<br />AmandaAmanda Stanleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16372107574684016349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791370181970390465.post-90248319252398203472012-05-28T11:51:32.839-05:002012-05-28T11:51:32.839-05:00Kav,
While it takes some time, it's "eas...Kav,<br /><br />While it takes some time, it's "easy" to put together a post like this - it's much harder to remember that *I* need to take the words to heart, too. Your comments are always so supportive and convicting (in a good way!). <br /><br />Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to read these interview excerpts again. :)<br /><br />~AmberAmber Holcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791370181970390465.post-44263813884543760662012-05-28T07:34:24.548-05:002012-05-28T07:34:24.548-05:00Their answers to prayer really humble me. I've...Their answers to prayer really humble me. I've never thought of such specific ways to pray before. "God bless the military" just doesn't cut it after reading this. Thanks for the timely reminder.Kavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719229222267994577noreply@blogger.com