tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5104359169425872233.post5208018283664978770..comments2024-01-17T23:01:25.718-05:00Comments on She Sparkles: The "GR Massacre", Crushing My Son's Dreams, (& other Random Updates)Cindy Bultemahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00436198925174853578noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5104359169425872233.post-70224058250181899432011-07-10T16:02:42.905-04:002011-07-10T16:02:42.905-04:00Well, if God led you to say no to signing the cont...Well, if God led you to say no to signing the contract, YOU didn't crush his dreams.<br /><br />God didn't say no either, but is saying, " Jake, I have something better in store for you. I'm moving you in position, so stay ready and stay focused on Me."<br /><br />I love watching God work in situations like this. Keep us posted!MOMSWEBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03425350066254996873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5104359169425872233.post-13075237085216823382011-07-09T13:26:37.553-04:002011-07-09T13:26:37.553-04:00I can only imagine how hard sharing your position ...I can only imagine how hard sharing your position was. I have to trust God will reveal more to your son as he runs to Him. Sending hugs from Colorado,<br />Ttiffany @ tea w tiffanyhttp://www.teawithtiffany.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5104359169425872233.post-23781288427629304672011-07-08T21:30:56.327-04:002011-07-08T21:30:56.327-04:00I saw the news and immediately thought of you and ...I saw the news and immediately thought of you and prayed over your family. I'm sad that it had to end the way it did. Such a senseless crime. <br /><br />It hurts when we have to say no to our children. I know my grandparents had to do that to my dreams, but I don't regret the decision (primarily financial). If God wants your son to continue in his hockey career, then He will open the way. Otherwise, your son will always have a love and understanding of the game that not many do.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09143242686795300947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5104359169425872233.post-74540974678139706602011-07-08T21:20:11.698-04:002011-07-08T21:20:11.698-04:00(((Hugs))) I know it is hard but your decision hon...(((Hugs))) I know it is hard but your decision honors God and you held strong to your convictions. We have had to opt out of dance recitals because they were held on Sunday. Although our daughter was fine with it, other family members thought we were crazy. May this be a lesson for your son about honoring God first and trusting Him for all the rest. <br />Much love to you Cindy!Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09807434285554893291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5104359169425872233.post-47545681979780436102011-07-08T20:25:29.490-04:002011-07-08T20:25:29.490-04:00oh friend... doing the right thing is not always t...oh friend... doing the right thing is not always the easy thing... praying for you and yours.<br /><br />would love an email copy you your coping strategies<br /><br />akahodgy@sbcglobal.netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5104359169425872233.post-80425651331557008702011-07-08T20:23:11.029-04:002011-07-08T20:23:11.029-04:00Praying for you and your son...it is so hard to le...Praying for you and your son...it is so hard to learn to take no for an answer. I would love a copy of the copy strategies, hightower.stacy@yahoo.com <br />Many blessing to you!Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17461601534385952689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5104359169425872233.post-4467776315220860622011-07-08T14:26:40.616-04:002011-07-08T14:26:40.616-04:00I'm so sorry about the hard decision. Praying...I'm so sorry about the hard decision. Praying that everyone will trust that He has greater plans and that those we give up for Him have beautiful rewards.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14701362919026534336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5104359169425872233.post-34977328453168893332011-07-08T14:22:35.491-04:002011-07-08T14:22:35.491-04:00I just read this very lengthy, not well titled, in...I just read this very lengthy, not well titled, includes a curse right at the beginning article yesterday, and despite my 3 warnings, it is an amazing article. I think it may help you feel better about saying no. I can't imagine the stress of this decision you had to make but, you're an exemplary parent and I'm relieved I'm not the only one who feels horrible when I have to say no to things. Anyway, here is the article. . .<br />http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/print/2011/07/how-to-land-your-kid-in-therapy/8555/sillymamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01870449851095689789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5104359169425872233.post-16345185317122035762011-07-08T11:06:08.769-04:002011-07-08T11:06:08.769-04:00oh dear. what a tough tough decision for you. and ...oh dear. what a tough tough decision for you. and even harder to break it to jake. i'm praying for that right now - that jake will have a sense of the bigger picture, that you will have peace in your home. i haven't had to make THAT big a decision, but i have definitely had to be mrs. no on so so so many things. playingpoker for money on the athletic bus, for the most recent one....kendalhttp://kendalprivette.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5104359169425872233.post-36433506980806253462011-07-08T10:51:48.358-04:002011-07-08T10:51:48.358-04:00I'm so sorry for this parenting struggle and f...I'm so sorry for this parenting struggle and for dreams seemingly crushed. As parents, we understand the bigger picture, but for our young men and women, it will take them some time to arrive there. My oldest just graduated from college. He had a hard decision to make regarding his choice of graduate schools, as two different schools offered him a full-ride, along with a teacher assistantship. I weighed in with my thoughts, but in the end, he ended us choosing the school I didn't prefer. I finally have gotten to place with him (now 22) of saying, "Baby, it's your life; now go live it."<br /><br />Perhaps one of the hardest realizations for me, but a freeing one as well. Now, to get the other three on their way!<br /><br />Blessings to your family as the summer unfolds. I'd love to get a set of your family principles...<br /><br />elaineolsen@live.com<br /><br />peace~elaineelaine @ peace for the journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09675745465728814736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5104359169425872233.post-41710415078240956272011-07-08T10:48:20.433-04:002011-07-08T10:48:20.433-04:00Oh, what a tough day all around. I can't imagi...Oh, what a tough day all around. I can't imagine what a difficult decision that was for you and your husband. Praying that your son understands and that God will speak to him directly in the near future confirming your decision. I'd love a copy of your strategies too! And I'm in awe of your summer blogging. I can barely keep up with just my TWO little ones!!Ameliahttp://storiesfor.usnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5104359169425872233.post-3392469416354961742011-07-08T10:37:17.019-04:002011-07-08T10:37:17.019-04:00I am so sorry! The hard no's so taxing on a ma...I am so sorry! The hard no's so taxing on a mama's heart but doesn't make it any less necessary. Praying for you and your city during this time of tragedy as well.Melissa, Multi-Tasking Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04552463538625125742noreply@blogger.com