Comments on: Time Doesn’t Stand Still

By: Rebecca Gates

Rebecca Gates — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 22:50:44 +0000

Ahhhhhhh Pam. I just love your blogs. I already left you a text comment about this, but just wanted to say thanks for reminding me to stay in the moment these early years.

By: Marsia Van Wormer

Marsia Van Wormer — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 06:03:01 +0000

hmmm. . . is that what I have to look forward to? I thought it was hard right here where I am, but you make it look bittersweet. You know, research says that bittersweet is better for you–or is that dark? No matter, I’m glad I have a friend like you to pave the way. I’ll call you the 1st day of pre-school and give you/me a pep talk. Over chocolate. love you ~m

By: Pam Mueller

Pam Mueller — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:51:03 +0000

Thanks, Coli, for reminding me of the daughter’s perspective. Your comment really encouraged me.

By: Coli J

Coli J — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:00:03 +0000

This was so sweet. It was like reading a love letter to your daughter! I caught a glimpse of what my Mom might have felt like when I moved out nearly 10 years ago. She has grown through the changes with me. And she is surely a valuable and trusted friend!! BUT she’s also still my Mom. The one who visits from another state and rearranges my dishes. Haha The one who pets my head when she draws me in close. The one I look to as an example in marriage. There’s still no one like her in my world. She is very much NEEDED. Just wait, because God has those special things in store for you and your daughter too!

By: Tirzah

Tirzah — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 04:58:28 +0000

What a poignantly beautiful read. It tugged deeply on my heart strings and I felt my throat constricting at one day facing what you are experiencing. You said “I’m sad that she doesn’t need me as much as she used to. The irony of this is that for 18 years I’ve been training her, preparing her for independence. It’s also ironic that there have been times when I was overwhelmed by the constant needs of a growing family, and now I wish I was needed more.” That spoke so deeply to me and convicted me to relish how much my family needs me right now. Time passes quickly and it wont always be like that. I don’t want to look back on my life and regret feeling exasperated with how much they need me. I want to soak up every moment. Thank you for this!

By: Mark Mueller

Mark Mueller — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 18:52:59 +0000

Great job Honey,
You are the best.
Mark

By: lisa simmons

lisa simmons — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:52:17 +0000

My daughter is about to be a Senior in High school. We just sent our middle son off to live on his own thru a program for Autistic young adults…so scary. I feel everything you’re talking about. I write blogs, poetry and songs to express my feelings. I wrote this one yesterday as I thought about the beginning of her Senior year and all the “last firsts” we are experiencing.

I bet you can relate:

The Last First Day

When you were born
You were the last
But you were also first
Our last child and our first girl
We felt so unrehearsed

With each first that you gained
I knew “It’s the last time”
The first grin that you had
Was the last first time you’d smile.

With your first step so unsure
Though you thought it was so fun
The last first time you walked alone
Then last first time you’d run.

The first day of preschool
Seems only yesterday
Where did the time fly off to
Now it’s the last first day

The last first day of high school
The last first chapel praise
The last first pep rally
The last first football game

Though you know we only want
What is best and right and true
I think the last first day
Will be worse for me than you

I will stand here watching
As the school year starts once more
For the last first time you’ll enter
Through those high school doors

Yes first days are exciting
They’re full of butterflies
But last first days usher in
The first last goodbyes.

So enjoy these days and cherish
The friends who’ve made you strong
It’s your last first day together
Too soon you’ll say “So Long”.

Lisa Simmons 09

By: Sacha

Sacha — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:31:12 +0000

Thanks, Pam! I always feel a tinge of fear & pain when I think about mine eventually heading off & it’s so beautiful to see how God can make it amazing as we watch all that we’ve sown & prayed for in their lives flourish!! Although I secretly really want that day to never come, I know God has a great and mighty plan!!! Thanks!! Sacha

By: Kim Fox

Kim Fox — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:03:43 +0000

Pam I loved your post on ” Time doesn’t stand still ” I can so relate to this my youngest will graduate from College in May . As hard as it is to let go it is so amazing to to see how God is molding their lives and how exciting this new chapter in our lives is beginning . To all young mom’s cherish every moment as hard as it seem at times like Pam writes “Time doesn’t stand still ”
Thanks Pam