Comments on North Laurel Home & School: Sticks and Stones…and Words

Oh that is such a nice verse! I would do well to r...

2012-01-22T17:12:43.694-05:00

Oh that is such a nice verse! I would do well to remember that one myself! When I was looking up and trying to think of scripture to quote, I couldn't find the one I was looking for - you know how that goes. I found James 3:8 but didn't think it really portrayed what I wanted to convey. {{{hugs}}}

"Excuse me?" said the Queen of Monrovia ...

2012-01-22T09:17:13.671-05:00

"Excuse me?" said the Queen of Monrovia ... Yes, those are the words.
I will have a look see for that book. And great illustration.

Forgiveness is one of the sweetness things.

2012-01-22T09:15:55.656-05:00

Forgiveness is one of the sweetness things.

Very good verse. We have Proverbs 16:24 on our wal...

2012-01-22T09:15:18.605-05:00

Very good verse. We have Proverbs 16:24 on our wall but I didn't pay it any mind that day. I'm trying each day to be better.

I imagine the words are the two that were minimize...

2012-01-22T08:53:00.585-05:00

I imagine the words are the two that were minimized in the movie, "Princess Diary". Their impact was emphasized when they were said by the princess to the queen of ...is it Monrovia? Anyway, it has likewise been our policy to keep those words in Pandora's box at our house and to throw away the key.

There was a book put out by Focus on the Family (published by them?) of .

I think I know the words. I've said them. Seen...

2012-01-22T01:22:14.049-05:00

I think I know the words. I've said them. Seen the look and felt the pain. I have also felt the justifiable reprimand from my 12 year old that has special needs. Talk about bringing you to your knees.

BUT we are humans and we are forgiven. I have asked my children forgiveness for when I am cranky and the most precious words are "I forgive you." (hugs)

Everything in life is a lesson I think. When thing...

2012-01-22T00:01:36.930-05:00

Everything in life is a lesson I think. When things happen like you described, it's good we can look back and 'see'. The bible says “Let your utterance be always with graciousness, seasoned with salt, so as to know how you ought to give an answer to each one.” (Col 4:6) One’s conduct and speech should always be in good taste, considerate, and wholesome. But that is not always what we

Beautiful. I love how we grow as a family- as a un...

2012-01-21T23:28:23.079-05:00

Beautiful. I love how we grow as a family- as a unit - together. Beautiful Post.

I think you have guessed the words. They seem so.....

2012-01-21T14:22:12.846-05:00

I think you have guessed the words. They seem so...trivial...non-consequential...but ouch. Yes, lessons learned :) Moving on :)

I love my 'job' :)

2012-01-21T14:20:57.634-05:00

I love my 'job' :)

Two words.. bet I can guess them. If it is those t...

2012-01-21T13:41:21.732-05:00

Two words.. bet I can guess them. If it is those two... Here's my two cents on them.

It bothers me that adults throw those words around at kids all the time. ALL THE TIME. It's standard fare in most homes. It was when I was growing up. Yet let another adult say those two words to us and we're stunned! I've had an adult say those words to me and not only is it hurtful, I

I think of one the benefits (disguised as a challe...

2012-01-21T13:14:33.878-05:00

I think of one the benefits (disguised as a challenge) of being a homeschooling parent is the humbling lessons *I* myself learn. This job isn't for wimps, that's for sure.