tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7455946971539117782.post3927141840393372516..comments2023-05-08T05:34:13.212-07:00Comments on Three Bees in a Blue Bonnet: Behind the Scenes – A Bench Gone ColdRebekahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11225311578597379415noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7455946971539117782.post-32526668453839203912013-10-16T10:18:02.713-07:002013-10-16T10:18:02.713-07:00I remember you speaking about your struggles this ...I remember you speaking about your struggles this past summer with a reconciliation of your own. I don't know where that went, but I hope that this will bring you hope and encouragement. His grace is without end and His miracles still happen. Love you ladybug girl!Rebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11225311578597379415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7455946971539117782.post-44301587350086557512013-10-16T10:16:21.413-07:002013-10-16T10:16:21.413-07:00Jenn - you're always so faithful and so encour...Jenn - you're always so faithful and so encouraging. Love you back!Rebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11225311578597379415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7455946971539117782.post-22485888872131829522013-10-16T10:15:49.766-07:002013-10-16T10:15:49.766-07:00Kim - thank you so much. It's always a risk to...Kim - thank you so much. It's always a risk to put things out there. Especially the poetry - it's just a little closer to my heart and more subjective. These lessons have been such good reminders - this one especially - friends restored!Rebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11225311578597379415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7455946971539117782.post-46685683568447026832013-10-16T10:10:21.643-07:002013-10-16T10:10:21.643-07:00It's a good one, isn't it? When I read it ...It's a good one, isn't it? When I read it the first time, I thought it was just so spot on. I hope you're having a good week at the conference. We miss your presence here at work. See you soon!Rebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11225311578597379415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7455946971539117782.post-21240709864150776072013-10-16T10:09:20.503-07:002013-10-16T10:09:20.503-07:00Mel - I always love to see your smile here! So gla...Mel - I always love to see your smile here! So glad this connected with you - I'm hoping in a good way. I appreciate your encouragement.Rebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11225311578597379415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7455946971539117782.post-36505100376321753682013-10-16T10:08:14.900-07:002013-10-16T10:08:14.900-07:00Joanne, thanks so much for stopping by. I love the...Joanne, thanks so much for stopping by. I love the Behind the Scenes link up and the friends who write there. I appreciate your words of encouragement and wish you a very blessed week.Rebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11225311578597379415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7455946971539117782.post-67933173124722002222013-10-16T10:06:26.533-07:002013-10-16T10:06:26.533-07:00Thanks for coming by Kristin - I'm so glad you...Thanks for coming by Kristin - I'm so glad you found something to connect to! That's a hope and prayer I have for what I'm writing here.Rebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11225311578597379415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7455946971539117782.post-40004570804084375192013-10-16T10:05:52.391-07:002013-10-16T10:05:52.391-07:00Yes and amen - it was a long time coming - but so ...Yes and amen - it was a long time coming - but so welcome to have it. God's grace covered so much.Rebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11225311578597379415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7455946971539117782.post-16972646331991181182013-10-16T10:05:15.937-07:002013-10-16T10:05:15.937-07:00Thank you Jennifer. I am so very grateful for the ...Thank you Jennifer. I am so very grateful for the restoration. And I appreciate your encouragement!Rebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11225311578597379415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7455946971539117782.post-81248582471176441062013-10-15T23:27:29.427-07:002013-10-15T23:27:29.427-07:00I am thankful you wrote this, friend... I can so r...I am thankful you wrote this, friend... I can so relate. This almost brought me to tears - you put words to something I didn't quite know how to explain myself. "Sometimes the choice to protect your heart has to come first. It doesn’t mean you love someone less or that you’ve stopped caring for them. You just have to love them differently – perhaps from afar for the time being. I still pray and have hope for restoration."Kaitlynhttp://onegirl-itjusttakesone.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7455946971539117782.post-82981797614154289152013-10-15T20:43:51.363-07:002013-10-15T20:43:51.363-07:00Oh I can relate. Thank you! Love you.Oh I can relate. Thank you! Love you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17739897018046127302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7455946971539117782.post-74326335655640760892013-10-15T18:49:43.853-07:002013-10-15T18:49:43.853-07:00What a lovely story of reconciliation, Rebekah! Y...What a lovely story of reconciliation, Rebekah! Your poem just goes straight to the heart - no wonder so many people related to it. I'm glad you were able to restore two of the friendships broken by circumstances!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7455946971539117782.post-3403800071959892422013-10-15T15:39:27.727-07:002013-10-15T15:39:27.727-07:00I love the bench analogy for relationships. This w...I love the bench analogy for relationships. This was a very powerful and moving post.<br /><br />David o)David W. Cooneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03447605091816577300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7455946971539117782.post-13302304051078030082013-10-15T13:27:31.228-07:002013-10-15T13:27:31.228-07:00This resonated with me in a way that I'm going...This resonated with me in a way that I'm going to be processing for awhile. But, yes...you speak such wisdom and truth, and I'm so thankful for your heart, dear friend. Thank you for being so vulnerable and willing to talk about the hard things. Love to you! Mel Schroederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04257881383640700251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7455946971539117782.post-13753924714272161832013-10-15T12:22:47.315-07:002013-10-15T12:22:47.315-07:00Rebekah -
This is just a beautiful post. Your des...Rebekah - <br />This is just a beautiful post. Your description of us women is so true - we can be so compassionate & yet so cutting. Bless you for writing with such transparency & giving us all something to truly think carefully about. I am visiting from Behind the Scenes & am glad that I stopped by! <br />jviola79https://www.blogger.com/profile/01984136484419462463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7455946971539117782.post-84238149477939771992013-10-15T11:18:06.796-07:002013-10-15T11:18:06.796-07:00I can certainly relate to this. Thanks for sharing...I can certainly relate to this. Thanks for sharing. (Visiting from Behind the Scenes ...)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14399372926189206869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7455946971539117782.post-63751428963672066932013-10-15T09:39:18.275-07:002013-10-15T09:39:18.275-07:00Girl - I get this... I am so happy to hear of reco...Girl - I get this... I am so happy to hear of reconciliation... of working out the hard parts - but also of knowing or surrendering to the timing to let go as well! Love you so!~Karrilee~ from Abiding Love, Abounding Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06698176066735604032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7455946971539117782.post-16454017885753825822013-10-15T08:29:28.129-07:002013-10-15T08:29:28.129-07:00This is a beautiful post, Rebekah. Relationships c...This is a beautiful post, Rebekah. Relationships can be difficult and when someone you love leaves your bench, it hurts tremendously. I've been there. And, I've also seen the beautiful handiwork of God has He restores us. <br />I love your honesty in this post. God bless you! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com