Comments on: A Summer in Ohio

By: Kellie

Kellie — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:11:00 +0000

Well, my oldest is only 12, so I have no advice. But I do understand your fears! I’ve been having them since day 1!

What an accomplishment to buy his own car though! =)

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:39:14 +0000

You have a beautiful family! You all seem very close. I too, don’t want my kiddos to grow up so fast. I just pray the Lord will help us to teach them the things He would want us to and to grow closer to Him always…and I believe He will.
You called me about the dish detergent a while back. It worked okay. The dishes were clean but my glasses were still a bit dingy. Have a great week…God Bless.
Elizabeth

By: The Dischers

The Dischers — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:45:02 +0000

What a great looking truck! I am so impressed that he was able to get it with his 4-H money. Good for him. Of course the guys have to “check it out” 🙂 I love it!

Well, “Empty Nest” syndrome is probably easier for me since my oldest are girls, so until they marry, they’re right here with us, but we’ve sure thought about it. Our solution? Just stay in denial and keep having new ones to replace the others! That way we never have an empty nest! Ha ha! Not really.

It will be hard when Peter (16) is ready to take on his manly role. Trusting the Lord to give you grace as you release Seth. You’ve done a good job and can trust him to his Heavenly Father!

God Bless!
Beth

By: timbuck2mom

timbuck2mom — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 02:37:31 +0000

In reply to Bonnie. Mrs. Frodge, The love you and your husband share with your family is a beautiful thing to behold. I love seeing all their pictures with you both always right there involved. It's such a great example for me to see. You have blessed me with your comment and I thank you for your words and prayers.

By: Bonnie

Bonnie — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:15:59 +0000

Oh, how well I remember being in your shoes (oh, say, 20 – 22 years ago!) We gave 3 daughters in marriage in less than 2 years, and our son went off to college very shortly after. There we were — empty nesters! But my husband and I have always put a strong emphasis on our own relationship, so that part just grew stronger.

It was the missing and quiet that was so different! Our family has always been close, best friends, and it was just strange at first! Thank God, He saw fit to have the girls remain close by (mostly), and their husbands are like sons to us, so most of our life just settled into a different, but pleasant routine. The grandbabies started coming, and we still loved (and still love!) to get together for fellowship, games, meals, outings, as well as worship and church.

The Lord knows how to fill those empty spots and give you the peace that the arrows you are sending out are right on target. As you see a new godly seed spring up and develop into fruit that remains, the focus moves to being there for your children as they take on the parent role.

What a blessing it has been to see our children become parents in established households! We do not have the “final say” anymore, but they are so quick to be honoring and ask for counsel, and now that the oldest of 22 (soon to be 24) grandchildren is 20 years old, we rejoice in the blessing of another generation who knows the Lord, walks with Him more righteously than we did at that age, and is beginning to consider their own new generation!

I know where you are, and my heart goes out to you. I will be praying with you as you seek to find that balance and release those arrows! God bless you!

Mrs. Frodge in
Florida
(Beth Discher’s mother)