tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7808460919285769327.post6992749927749399706..comments2023-04-01T02:24:44.996-07:00Comments on Joann's New Journey: A Story of Perfect TimingJoannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17873298945787016849noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7808460919285769327.post-52246499950749570132009-06-27T17:30:56.892-07:002009-06-27T17:30:56.892-07:00If God is with you, who can be against you? AWESO...If God is with you, who can be against you? AWESOME!Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08169351807635461550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7808460919285769327.post-9530892091379688612009-06-27T05:57:12.547-07:002009-06-27T05:57:12.547-07:00I love the evidence of God's perfect timing. :...I love the evidence of God's perfect timing. :) Glad that Chris was willing to listen to what you and his friends had to say (though he may have already begun to realize it himself). God is Good!Estelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14093391384545252774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7808460919285769327.post-19799422615251518562009-06-24T13:23:55.189-07:002009-06-24T13:23:55.189-07:00Things have a way of working out and I defintely b...Things have a way of working out and I defintely believe there's a plan. Congrats on your timing and a tip of the hat to the big guy!<br /><br />JimmyJimmy's Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03041064932971014718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7808460919285769327.post-4913317311149475172009-06-22T22:20:30.571-07:002009-06-22T22:20:30.571-07:00Glad things worked out for the best, good parentin...Glad things worked out for the best, good parenting goes a long way :o)Ken Richeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425810816600512504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7808460919285769327.post-51900593865169176872009-06-22T18:25:14.056-07:002009-06-22T18:25:14.056-07:00Good for you! We had a similar situation---but it...Good for you! We had a similar situation---but it wasn't pretty.JosephAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13673878358399425324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7808460919285769327.post-44206451380895640252009-06-22T11:43:40.821-07:002009-06-22T11:43:40.821-07:00What a great uplifting story. I'm so happy fo...What a great uplifting story. I'm so happy for you that it didn't turn into a big battle. I praise your mothering skills, you sound like such a cool mom.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01177123397341454032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7808460919285769327.post-19705019146113094802009-06-22T11:38:05.740-07:002009-06-22T11:38:05.740-07:00Hi Joann,
Whew ... at first when I read your entry...Hi Joann,<br />Whew ... at first when I read your entry it seemed a bit suspicious that Chris would simply say "OK" when you told him his new "best friend" was off limits. But, thank God, the combination of you and all of his other friends did the trick. I'll bet that deep down, Chris knew this guy was bad news all along ... he just needed a gentle nudge. It sounds like you handled a delicate situation in just the right way.<br />Best,<br />MartyMartyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05696228344180197628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7808460919285769327.post-63483037794978365842009-06-22T10:16:34.602-07:002009-06-22T10:16:34.602-07:00Whew... I'm happy for the both of you! I'...Whew... I'm happy for the both of you! I'm so glad he has good friends who cares about him as well! Good timing is right! Hugs - JulieCoelha :Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15029098296256641854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7808460919285769327.post-48644356935234003152009-06-22T10:14:40.239-07:002009-06-22T10:14:40.239-07:00I'm so glad that Chris was able to get away fr...I'm so glad that Chris was able to get away from what was apparently a bad influence in his and others' lives. That has to be a huge burden off of your shoulders, and I'm sure it's good to know that you weren't the "bad guy" in the situation--his friends confirmed your feelings! Hugs, BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05149068921334726430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7808460919285769327.post-50593079281412351862009-06-22T05:03:31.135-07:002009-06-22T05:03:31.135-07:00I am reading this as I sit outside, taking deep br...I am reading this as I sit outside, taking deep breaths as I am letting Mia cry inside. Being a parent is so hard, and doing what we know is best for them really stinks! I guess we are walking down the same road, just different circumstances. Mia is going through a phase where I can't even walk in another room without her crying. My pediatritian says that I HAVE to stop picking her up, and let her learn to self soothe. This is torture! Your son sounds like an amazing young man! I know you must be proud... And relieved!!! Thank you, Lord!!Kelley and Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17010972334013438884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7808460919285769327.post-47724187622802453332009-06-22T04:41:42.114-07:002009-06-22T04:41:42.114-07:00I am so glad that everything worked out well for y...I am so glad that everything worked out well for you and Chris ~ and that Chris is back with his old friends ~ Ally xAlly Lifewithallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09544030189857058489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7808460919285769327.post-27408251056285036482009-06-22T04:21:22.759-07:002009-06-22T04:21:22.759-07:00got to ask....
what was wrong with his friend or w...got to ask....<br />what was wrong with his friend or what was his actions that nobody like that dude?<br />Well anyway alls well that ends well!garnett109https://www.blogger.com/profile/15866927859779352957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7808460919285769327.post-40336248941426026142009-06-22T04:19:36.199-07:002009-06-22T04:19:36.199-07:00I'm so glad that all turned out well for your ...I'm so glad that all turned out well for your son. Too bad his friends didn't say something sooner, but at least you did. We are still mom's no matter how old they get. I pray alot even though they are all grown and on their own. Wonderful story you shared with us.I'm mostly known as 'MA'https://www.blogger.com/profile/12107548726472541669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7808460919285769327.post-85733049517817601532009-06-22T00:43:34.396-07:002009-06-22T00:43:34.396-07:00I really can hardly add any more than Betty and Li...I really can hardly add any more than Betty and Linda have said. Oter than I am so proud of YOU. as well of course of Chris. You are a wonderful Mother and our Lord will be so pleased about that as well.<br />(I do love that photo of you and Chris) <br /><br />Much Love Sybil xxxSybilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516012178494813281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7808460919285769327.post-11781464126343111972009-06-21T22:36:03.136-07:002009-06-21T22:36:03.136-07:00God is good. It's hard to remember to turn our...God is good. It's hard to remember to turn our kids (no matter what their age) over to the God that loves them more than we do. My son has gone thru those times when he was hanging out with guys that I knew were not good for him to be with. It's very scary but I prayed, just like you did and eventually he saw the light. I'm thankful he's been back in church now for about 6 years and dating a Christian gal. It's tough being a mom....Linda in WALinda's Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05726098611180439141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7808460919285769327.post-84264981684152125592009-06-21T22:24:57.891-07:002009-06-21T22:24:57.891-07:00amen, amen, amen, amen and AMEN! thank you Joann f...amen, amen, amen, amen and AMEN! thank you Joann for sharing this!!! that is such an awesome testimony about the Lord and his work in Chris' life!! and because you prayed and you waited and you trusted and you believed God would answer your prayers!! awesome!! and I love that you gave the glory to God and thanked him. I get a bit upset at times when people have a prayer answered and never thank God for it; they thank friends who pray for them but never thank the one who answered their prayer. So I think its awesome you thanked the Lord!<br /><br />awesome that Chris is going to church too!!!!!!! that is just great<br /><br />mine hasn't quite gotten there yet (to go back to church) but I keep praying and trusting....at least he knows who the Lord is and prays at times.....so I'll just wait<br /><br />I'm so happy for you both!!!!!!!<br /><br />THANK YOU LORD!!!!! <br /><br />bettybettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323135450742337670noreply@blogger.com