tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3891271368543527189.post1450731013983957565..comments2024-03-28T11:46:34.738-04:00Comments on Catchin' Some Waves: How big is your picture?Rick Lawrensonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04472532417528025895noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3891271368543527189.post-33153879010450930312008-06-19T08:24:00.000-04:002008-06-19T08:24:00.000-04:00Very well put. Good words. Thanks. And needed. ...Very well put. Good words. Thanks. And needed. I'm upset that this is happening to them and they seem so "well". All I can say is it HAS to be God in their hearts and lives. Thanks for the words. I needed them.John and Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08246529680681814672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3891271368543527189.post-85333094794473439532008-06-18T12:40:00.000-04:002008-06-18T12:40:00.000-04:00That was beautiful, something that I wondered myse...That was beautiful, something that I wondered myself since Nate seems to be taking the news so well. <BR/><BR/>They are a strong pair and are so blessed to have such a wonderful support system behind them. <BR/><BR/>I'll link my post to this thread, as it is a beautiful sentiment and just what I needed to hear myself today.Coffespazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16589428931932807423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3891271368543527189.post-52762016258503948052008-06-18T08:48:00.000-04:002008-06-18T08:48:00.000-04:00Hmmm. WE're starting a new sermon series here, Fab...Hmmm. WE're starting a new sermon series here, Fabric. Its about how to weave the stuff of life and its based on Joseph's life. You cannot see the fabric when you're looking at each strand, but when you step back it can be beautiful. Perspective. Eternal perspective. Something to yearn for and pray for, daily. Thanks for the reminder. Again the Holy Spirit hits me over the head from a few different directions :)JonesFam4https://www.blogger.com/profile/07239074646424273613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3891271368543527189.post-31425791000686622472008-06-18T00:16:00.000-04:002008-06-18T00:16:00.000-04:00Amen! Great photograph too. Wishing I was seeing t...Amen! <BR/><BR/>Great photograph too. Wishing I was seeing the sun rise over America from a beach in NC.<BR/><BR/>AJ in NorthbrookJudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15708816146454691135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3891271368543527189.post-57453388792267306972008-06-17T19:42:00.000-04:002008-06-17T19:42:00.000-04:00Excellent post. Thanks for the encouragement. Behi...Excellent post. Thanks for the encouragement. Behind every face is a struggle, a hurt, of some kind. How we choose to deal with it is what makes us different.<BR/><BR/>Thanks.<BR/><BR/>Karen in TNconcernedSBCerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07725854858594901438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3891271368543527189.post-58025412630906643992008-06-17T17:05:00.000-04:002008-06-17T17:05:00.000-04:00Thanks for the encouragment today.I can't even ima...Thanks for the encouragment today.I can't even imagaine what Nate and Tricia are experiencing.<BR/><BR/>Right now I am going through a hard time as my husband is unemployed for the 5th time in 2 years.The bills don't go away!Tammy Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480098523631756547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3891271368543527189.post-22161724260936495662008-06-17T16:40:00.000-04:002008-06-17T16:40:00.000-04:00The perspective that you and your family (especial...The perspective that you and your family (especially Nate and Tricia) have is so inspiring. You all make me choose to look at life a little differently. Thank you all for sharing your life with the world, it is making a difference. We continue to pray for you guys daily.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08599815746582485234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3891271368543527189.post-52659328017516619432008-06-17T16:04:00.000-04:002008-06-17T16:04:00.000-04:00Thats a good post! Thanks for clearing it up for ...Thats a good post! Thanks for clearing it up for all of us!Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16697954079600251567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3891271368543527189.post-23707900512881975812008-06-17T12:57:00.000-04:002008-06-17T12:57:00.000-04:00Thanks for that Rick. Sometimes God gives us a pic...Thanks for that Rick. Sometimes God gives us a picture that seems overwhelming. Then he places many in it to care and encourage us over the hurdles. <BR/>As a long time survivor of Lymphoma of a different kind. As we educated ourselves and learned about it. It wasn't as scary as it first was. God put many in our paths who did that for us. We just soaked it up knowing He was working in our behalf. <BR/>We are praying for Nate and Tricia.<BR/><BR/>KerryKerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02553534265223827573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3891271368543527189.post-85666631687748198132008-06-17T10:55:00.000-04:002008-06-17T10:55:00.000-04:00Thanks! I think reading this and Nate's blog only...Thanks! I think reading this and Nate's blog only reaffirms my need to keep on keeping on. I have surgery on June 25 to raise my eyelids because of the damage that was done to a nerve during brain surgery to remove a tumor in January 07. Every day is a new day to give Christ the glory and ride the bumps on life until He returns. Thanks for the reminder. I needed it to face this next surgery. I will be praying, as always, for Nate and Tricia and the whole family.<BR/><BR/>Tricia :)Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07105835122681616268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3891271368543527189.post-40965710531440159902008-06-17T09:54:00.000-04:002008-06-17T09:54:00.000-04:00Wow, I needed to hear this. I'll also pass it alo...Wow, I needed to hear this. I'll also pass it along to my sister who's undergoing her 3rd round of chemo for lymphoma today. What a powerful message! And sometimes when we're having a hard time seeing past the horizon, fearing that this is it for us, I ask him to "lead me to the rock that is higher than I." From there, wonderful views can be seen way beyond the storms ahead.<BR/><BR/>God is using you Lawrensons! Thank you for letting Him!<BR/><BR/>~JennJennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14866109421775098615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3891271368543527189.post-78343478927533853222008-06-17T09:37:00.000-04:002008-06-17T09:37:00.000-04:00Wow! You must be a real "morning person" to crank...Wow! You must be a real "morning person" to crank out stuff this good at 6:00 A.M.! :) Very well said, Rick! I'm praying for these words to have a life-changing impact on some who visit here.marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06257226526445351111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3891271368543527189.post-78660519076776088412008-06-17T09:10:00.000-04:002008-06-17T09:10:00.000-04:00Thanks Rick. I can always use a reminder that our ...Thanks Rick. <BR/>I can always use a reminder that <BR/>our Lord sees the tapestry of our lives when some times all we can see are the single treads. <BR/>Have a beautiful day.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02678154145944932758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3891271368543527189.post-26543626465550491622008-06-17T08:25:00.000-04:002008-06-17T08:25:00.000-04:00Beautiful word pictures to explain Tricia and Nath...Beautiful word pictures to explain Tricia and Nathan's current situation. Also good thoughts for us to ponder. Our 18-yr-old daughter will spend her first college semester abroad (thru a program at a Christian college) and people ask us, "aren't you nervous for her; how will she adjust, etc, etc?" Yes, she is going "beyond the horizon," but I know Who holds her future. Thanks, Rick.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12904720480659460554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3891271368543527189.post-20272378825200752452008-06-17T06:48:00.000-04:002008-06-17T06:48:00.000-04:00Thanks! I needed this today. I am a little bumme...Thanks! I needed this today. I am a little bummed, I can't say different. I am encouraged. I had the same attitude in dealing with cancer. Speaking of attitude, I have not had the best one lately. I have cut the picture down to the size of a profile picture. Your posts seem to be right on right now. God is amazing. He can make things happen in ways that you never think of. Thanks for letting God use you as a vessel.<BR/>ChristyChristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16151794113799546073noreply@blogger.com