tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2923792986438866285.post275425964513206692..comments2024-01-01T08:56:57.641-08:00Comments on Periphery: Entertaining AngelsTangledLouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04771682524596744447noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2923792986438866285.post-45107208060645201422014-04-09T08:38:27.282-07:002014-04-09T08:38:27.282-07:00I've gotten here so late that there is nothing...I've gotten here so late that there is nothing new left to say about this heartwarming post--except what they said, all of what they said and maybe a little more of the same. Thanks for sharing this.Masked Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08197019009052401812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2923792986438866285.post-27969712778654964892014-01-22T13:51:36.645-08:002014-01-22T13:51:36.645-08:00That is very sweet of you to say. I would like to ...That is very sweet of you to say. I would like to think, though, that you would have done that anyway. :)TangledLouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04771682524596744447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2923792986438866285.post-1610158930614464042014-01-21T20:38:42.813-08:002014-01-21T20:38:42.813-08:00So... two girls, I mean women, my age knocked on t...So... two girls, I mean women, my age knocked on the door this evening, and we invited them inside. Part of me is nagging that it isn't coincidence that this happened after I read this post.. So thank you.. I'm not sure exactly what the link is, but I'm thinking it might be just to prepare my outlook for their visit. :) Inspiration to be as welcoming as you were. Thanks again. Just thought you should know your writing has had ripples of effect here in BC. Larissa T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18054129254135419707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2923792986438866285.post-53075781403401682292014-01-21T17:46:52.570-08:002014-01-21T17:46:52.570-08:00Whoo hoo! and Exactly! This is what it's reall...Whoo hoo! and Exactly! This is what it's really about. Opening those doors, discovering where they lead us, even when it is uncomfortable and it hurts a little bit. Thank you for always reading, Michelle! TangledLouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04771682524596744447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2923792986438866285.post-47310773026335018642014-01-21T17:45:54.754-08:002014-01-21T17:45:54.754-08:00Aw, Larissa! Hello and I've missed you. I'...Aw, Larissa! Hello and I've missed you. I'm glad to share this with you.TangledLouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04771682524596744447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2923792986438866285.post-61105477570487806292014-01-21T17:45:22.262-08:002014-01-21T17:45:22.262-08:00Thank you for reading and taking the time to comme...Thank you for reading and taking the time to comment. I am truly humbled by the response this has gotten. These young people can teach us a lot. Thank you for entrusting yours to the world.TangledLouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04771682524596744447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2923792986438866285.post-9606994301250964772014-01-21T17:44:20.768-08:002014-01-21T17:44:20.768-08:00I am so touched by your response to this. I pray y...I am so touched by your response to this. I pray your boy is safe and well-served. I really believe in God's providence and sometimes (most times?) that providence comes through the actions of those who choose to do good things. I pray for all the missionary mamas it takes a lot of faith to send your babies out into the world like that. From what I've seen, though, they do you proud.TangledLouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04771682524596744447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2923792986438866285.post-70519698784702319882014-01-21T17:42:02.303-08:002014-01-21T17:42:02.303-08:00None of this surprises me, of course.
There are fe...None of this surprises me, of course.<br />There are few things finer than sharing food and laughter with others. I forget that sometimes in my little hermit-y existence.TangledLouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04771682524596744447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2923792986438866285.post-39152180773940943102014-01-16T15:41:29.762-08:002014-01-16T15:41:29.762-08:00This is inspiring! I've thought about it for ...This is inspiring! I've thought about it for hours. How can I open my door, my heart, to others? I feel like I will be looking for opportunities. Thank you TangleLou!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05754778263332756663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2923792986438866285.post-62330619529815754472014-01-16T12:21:02.339-08:002014-01-16T12:21:02.339-08:00Loved this piece, TangledLou.
Brought tears to my...Loved this piece, TangledLou. <br />Brought tears to my eyes and hope to my heart.<br />Beautiful.Larissa T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18054129254135419707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2923792986438866285.post-19057973486062620242014-01-16T11:56:06.841-08:002014-01-16T11:56:06.841-08:00My friend referred me to your blog. I was so touc...My friend referred me to your blog. I was so touched by the story you told of the missionaries. My daughter is serving in Guatemala, and I have a son seerving in Bolivia. Their twin brothers just returned from Brazil and Guatemala. All of them have progressed so much from their experiences, and have developed a love for the people in their mission areas. They've made many new friends, and the memories will last their whole lives through. Thank you for sharing this experience!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2923792986438866285.post-17018195989032430612014-01-16T10:26:01.842-08:002014-01-16T10:26:01.842-08:00I've sat here for a few minutes, wanting to th...I've sat here for a few minutes, wanting to thank you for this beautiful post, without the words to do so. I cried through the entire post. Partly because of your beautiful writing, but mostly because of your beautiful heart! My fresh faced man/boy is serving as a missionary in Australia and I pray daily that this boy, who I love so much, will find people like you! There are good people of all faiths in this world and as we feel with our hearts, we feel of God's love for ALL of His children. Thank you for your loving heart! You are an answer to the prayers of missionary mamas all around the world!JillyGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00695402125439233035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2923792986438866285.post-48573697330174988562014-01-16T08:53:24.738-08:002014-01-16T08:53:24.738-08:00So lovely, TL.
We also adopted missionaries this...So lovely, TL. <br /><br />We also adopted missionaries this year. Ours were even younger than yours. I honestly don't think I nearly ever have as honest and respectful conversation about faith—ours and theirs—as we have had with these 18 and 19 year-old boys. They must have known we wouldn't convert, but they liked us and they came back to spend time with us and to pray with us. They talked to my teenage son on the bus. They smiled with reserved amusement when that same son came busting into the house one day saying, "What the Hell is that box on our front porch?" only to notice they were in our house. They were good boys, good men. I hope someday my own sons will be as sure of their purpose and as faithful in their love of humanity as the missionaries we met, who are gone now, and hopefully in someone else's living room with another cup of tea and another slice of fresh-baked bread. <br /><br />Is there any greater testament to one's own faith than to welcome in those of another and to share food and laughter with them?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08644569152748119356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2923792986438866285.post-62859507768788647782014-01-16T08:52:25.205-08:002014-01-16T08:52:25.205-08:00I'm pretty sure they gave us a lot more than w...I'm pretty sure they gave us a lot more than we did them. It was a pleasure to have them as a part of our lives for a while. I hope your son is safe and blessed on his mission.TangledLouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04771682524596744447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2923792986438866285.post-35786126887243941162014-01-16T08:50:42.740-08:002014-01-16T08:50:42.740-08:00Thanks for stopping by and for your kind words. Bl...Thanks for stopping by and for your kind words. Bless you..TangledLouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04771682524596744447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2923792986438866285.post-71862233196014002252014-01-16T08:49:27.451-08:002014-01-16T08:49:27.451-08:00Hi Judy! You know I thought of you while I was wri...Hi Judy! You know I thought of you while I was writing this and while we were spending time with them. I hope your daughter is doing well in Arizona.TangledLouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04771682524596744447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2923792986438866285.post-45755237402212450772014-01-16T08:48:05.259-08:002014-01-16T08:48:05.259-08:00Thank you for stopping by and reading. I hope your...Thank you for stopping by and reading. I hope your boys do well and I admire the faith it takes for you all to do this. I can't take credit for being wonderful, though. It is God who is wonderful. I am just his tool.TangledLouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04771682524596744447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2923792986438866285.post-41142020132996089652014-01-16T08:44:04.738-08:002014-01-16T08:44:04.738-08:00Welcome, Lia! I hope your son is doing well. I am ...Welcome, Lia! I hope your son is doing well. I am so glad you enjoyed my little story. I was hesitant to share it because I don't want this story to be about me. It's about how those boys opened me up in a way I needed to be. It's about doing things by faith. I am overwhelmed by the response I've been getting to this post and so grateful. <br />It has been so wonderful to hear from all these moms and hear their side of the story. So thank you. And thank your friend for sharing it. Bless you.TangledLouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04771682524596744447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2923792986438866285.post-83857922971488024022014-01-16T08:39:05.189-08:002014-01-16T08:39:05.189-08:00I hope your son does well and learns so much on hi...I hope your son does well and learns so much on his mission. I appreciate your kind words. TangledLouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04771682524596744447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2923792986438866285.post-31430457411253462502014-01-16T08:37:34.142-08:002014-01-16T08:37:34.142-08:00Aw Laurel. I'll always take a hug.Aw Laurel. I'll always take a hug. TangledLouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04771682524596744447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2923792986438866285.post-56968570090113339152014-01-16T08:37:02.386-08:002014-01-16T08:37:02.386-08:00Welcome Michelle, and thank you. It takes a lot of...Welcome Michelle, and thank you. It takes a lot of faith to send your babies out like that. Thank you, and God bless.TangledLouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04771682524596744447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2923792986438866285.post-65667081481273844642014-01-15T21:04:54.441-08:002014-01-15T21:04:54.441-08:00Thank you for taking care of those boys! As a mom...Thank you for taking care of those boys! As a momma whose boy is off serving his mission, I am so thankful that you gave those boys your heart and I am sure you now have part of their as well. I know their moms are so glad that they found a safe place to be. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2923792986438866285.post-61134374850199853382014-01-15T19:42:18.792-08:002014-01-15T19:42:18.792-08:00Thank you!
I was a missionary in Switzerland and...Thank you! <br /><br />I was a missionary in Switzerland and France, and it meant so much to have kind people love and befriend me. It made being far away from everything I knew a little easier. I'm sure those boys will always remember and cherish your loving family.Kari Badellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03506767206356890935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2923792986438866285.post-81828586286977389792014-01-15T17:33:10.490-08:002014-01-15T17:33:10.490-08:00As the mother of a sister missionary serving now i...As the mother of a sister missionary serving now in Arizona and a son who served several years ago as a missionary in Bulgaria, your post made my heart smile. You have always had a beautiful way of saying the things of your heart, and this was no exception :)Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16917139752555698353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2923792986438866285.post-25469353591989880682014-01-15T16:18:54.333-08:002014-01-15T16:18:54.333-08:00Thank you for sharing this. My twin boys will be ...Thank you for sharing this. My twin boys will be missionaries later this year and I hope and pray that they encounter wonderful people like you on their journey away from my comfortable nest. God bless you and your sweet family.Kim Wimmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08550790105240415180noreply@blogger.com