tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6253212297341074368.post6358777672877516069..comments2023-12-18T08:09:28.854-08:00Comments on Lilly My Cat: Reflections During LentLilly's Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03484364335120267101noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6253212297341074368.post-56224062535095440002015-04-05T14:15:23.966-07:002015-04-05T14:15:23.966-07:00What a lovely story of your former parish! Maybe I...What a lovely story of your former parish! Maybe I can visit it sometime when I'm out that way : ) I hope you find a way to settle in to an Orthodox Church where you are. Sometimes it just takes a little time to get to know people. Have a Blessed Holy Week & Kali Anastasi! Anna@stuffedveggieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12245156920636952275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6253212297341074368.post-27898357062130349332015-03-18T17:10:07.803-07:002015-03-18T17:10:07.803-07:00Yes, he was. He was just made a deacon a few year...Yes, he was. He was just made a deacon a few years ago. We came back "home" to have our most recent baby at St. Joe's, and both families brought us meals and games and movies and books, and came to pray with us. They even brought the Paschal feast to us, as I wasn't allowed to leave the hospital even to go to the services.Ranee @ Arabian Knitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14236731154217065518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6253212297341074368.post-45454839851573901262015-03-18T16:59:26.492-07:002015-03-18T16:59:26.492-07:00And as for not finding a church home, I can relate...And as for not finding a church home, I can relate to that as well. Our church does not have a parish in our new area, so we have been attending the Roman Catholic Church, which is close, but not exactly. It's been hard to be without a "home."Ranee @ Arabian Knitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14236731154217065518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6253212297341074368.post-50192448127945865772015-03-18T16:55:59.473-07:002015-03-18T16:55:59.473-07:00Hi Ranee, on my gosh! It's such a small world...Hi Ranee, on my gosh! It's such a small world. I know Fr. Irenaeus and his family and also the Ramos family. I believe Mr. Ramos was ordained a deacon after I left. Maybe we did meet. It really amazes me how I can meet people who have a connection in some way. I so appreciate your taking the time to comment. Many thanks :)Lilly's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03484364335120267101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6253212297341074368.post-57433457887613419082015-03-18T16:38:14.053-07:002015-03-18T16:38:14.053-07:00Oh! It turns out that not only do we have knittin...Oh! It turns out that not only do we have knitting in common, but my family and I lived in Gig Harbor for almost a decade - we moved in July of 2009 - and we have good friends who are parishioners at Holy Resurrection, the Williams and the Ramos families. In fact, we were there for Fr. Irenaeus' ordination and know Fr. John, and another deacon's family there. I wonder if we ever met?!Ranee @ Arabian Knitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14236731154217065518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6253212297341074368.post-87761188194520160752015-03-16T22:43:31.577-07:002015-03-16T22:43:31.577-07:00Hi Kate, I agree that we are not all the same and ...Hi Kate, I agree that we are not all the same and we have many choices. It's interesting to see that others have maybe felt the same as me. I wish you the very best in your new church. We are lucky to have our faith in the Lord. Thanks again for your kind thoughts.Lilly's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03484364335120267101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6253212297341074368.post-84630127768840061762015-03-16T14:18:43.183-07:002015-03-16T14:18:43.183-07:00That was such an interesting read! Never be worrie...That was such an interesting read! Never be worried that you might offend by talking about your faith. I could not be happy in an orthodox church, but fortunately the Good Lord did not make us all the same. And aren´t we blessed to be free to worship in whichever way suits us best? For many years I have been a part of the free Evangelical movement, and I even managed to find a church that I could feel comfortable in when I moved to Spain, (Started by English ex-pats, and mainly attended by them). Sadly things have gone wrong there recently and I felt compelled to move away from them, But many others left with me, and we now all attend a newly opened Anglican church, that is trying to be a little more free, and less traditional than the main Anglican one in this area. It is hard to adjust to change, but the Lord puts us where he wants us to be. I pray that you will find a new spiritual home soon. Lent Blessings. Kate xxmamapez5https://www.blogger.com/profile/16882819450456050281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6253212297341074368.post-44744485339934333052015-03-16T14:15:59.396-07:002015-03-16T14:15:59.396-07:00Thank you Christine for your wonderful comment. S...Thank you Christine for your wonderful comment. Since I so admire your writing style, I felt my writing skills may be not on target. I was hesitant to write something and it be perceived in the wrong way. But, I feel it was alright since I did receive positive feedback. Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to comment. It means a lot to me.Lilly's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03484364335120267101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6253212297341074368.post-69070427929320501102015-03-16T14:12:58.619-07:002015-03-16T14:12:58.619-07:00I agree. And I will keep an open mind about new e...I agree. And I will keep an open mind about new experiences. It so nice of you to take the time and comment. Have a wonderful day.Lilly's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03484364335120267101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6253212297341074368.post-25499073506963536642015-03-16T14:10:14.360-07:002015-03-16T14:10:14.360-07:00Hi Jan, it's been so nice to receive such posi...Hi Jan, it's been so nice to receive such positive feedback. I thank you for your kind words.Lilly's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03484364335120267101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6253212297341074368.post-16914117470378933692015-03-16T14:09:30.584-07:002015-03-16T14:09:30.584-07:00You are most welcome. Thank you for reading Lilly...You are most welcome. Thank you for reading Lilly my Cat. Happy Monday!Lilly's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03484364335120267101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6253212297341074368.post-84912967060563936282015-03-16T14:09:04.410-07:002015-03-16T14:09:04.410-07:00Thank you Carolee for stopping by and your kind co...Thank you Carolee for stopping by and your kind comment. Lilly's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03484364335120267101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6253212297341074368.post-45567144987265862732015-03-16T13:13:22.035-07:002015-03-16T13:13:22.035-07:00Thank you for sharing such a personal and cherishe...Thank you for sharing such a personal and cherished part of your life. I, too, have had times where I just could not find the right church, despite looking. For me, sharing worship with others is so very important - but there has to be enough overlap with my own values that I can relax into it. I agree with others that the right thing will come along, and also that it's good to try some new things and keep an open mind. God does certainly move in mysterious ways!<br />I know what you mean about writing about religion publically. I myself feel quite hesitant in writing about my own beliefs online. Things can be open to misinterpretation, as people have so many different starting points. But while I think we need to be sensitive in discussing faith in a public forum, I don't think we need stifle ourselves completely... hard for me to know if I've hit the right balance sometimes! I certainly thought you did in this post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6253212297341074368.post-55697774539152112842015-03-16T09:00:13.059-07:002015-03-16T09:00:13.059-07:00It sounds like the church has been a wonderful par...It sounds like the church has been a wonderful part of your life, it can definitely be hard when things change, especially if you have to let go of something you love but i'm sure there are more lovely people and experiences around the corner too :) xFree Spirit Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02421043515824410137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6253212297341074368.post-46753269437948500492015-03-16T06:49:09.443-07:002015-03-16T06:49:09.443-07:00I love your picture of The Holy Trinity Church, it...I love your picture of The Holy Trinity Church, it looks so sweet and friendly. I'm sure your son is right and you will find your place again. It's lovely to have a community spirit, thank you for sharing your thoughts and history. <br />Jan xJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17336961340492919983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6253212297341074368.post-90744182911093646042015-03-16T00:56:46.548-07:002015-03-16T00:56:46.548-07:00What a fascinating read, thanks for sharing.What a fascinating read, thanks for sharing.Lucy Blossomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06280973779000619865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6253212297341074368.post-55242174265189482342015-03-15T23:42:41.407-07:002015-03-15T23:42:41.407-07:00A wonderful post and interesting to read so much a...A wonderful post and interesting to read so much about other faiths, thank youCarolee Craftshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06664419480578937491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6253212297341074368.post-79286784470732402862015-03-15T12:31:52.073-07:002015-03-15T12:31:52.073-07:00Thank you Clare for your encouraging words. And, ...Thank you Clare for your encouraging words. And, thank you for taking the time to visit and comment. Have a great day.Lilly's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03484364335120267101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6253212297341074368.post-13871765185170740372015-03-15T12:29:57.232-07:002015-03-15T12:29:57.232-07:00I couldn't have said it any better - your comm...I couldn't have said it any better - your comment is what happened to me. But, I'm still on my journey and today I did visit the "church at the end of our street". I will wait and see what happens. In the meantime, I feel truly blessed to have my family, friends and my dear blog friends, too. Many thanks.Lilly's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03484364335120267101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6253212297341074368.post-81246111395745453672015-03-15T12:27:49.310-07:002015-03-15T12:27:49.310-07:00Very interesting post, particularly as I'm not...Very interesting post, particularly as I'm not a 'church person' myself! It sounds lovely to have somewhere where you can meet friends and feel part of something bigger. Good luck in your search for a new church!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00610821730853355180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6253212297341074368.post-85991295460741624782015-03-15T12:27:03.253-07:002015-03-15T12:27:03.253-07:00I so agree with you Jenny. Each day is a blessing...I so agree with you Jenny. Each day is a blessing. Have a wonderful day.Lilly's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03484364335120267101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6253212297341074368.post-63493068241339222672015-03-15T07:10:46.394-07:002015-03-15T07:10:46.394-07:00I loved reading your post, too! We had our own &q...I loved reading your post, too! We had our own "little church" that meant so much to us and when we moved, it took us a long time (and some heartache) to find a new home. God so often surprises us! In our case, we spent several years in two different churches and really tried to fit it and it just never felt right and finally, two years ago, we dropped into the church at the end of our street that has ended up being a lovely home. It worked out for the best because there was a major problem at the church at the end of the street a few years before we tried it and if we had been there during the trouble, we probably wouldn't have stayed. Instead, we arrived after a minister who has brought so many gifts of healing and it's become a wonderful community. I have faith that when the time is right, you will end up where you need to be. In the meantime, you have your online community and the wonderful memories of that lovely church! Thank you for sharing!<br />I came via Ginny at the Yarn Along.pippasmumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07386184818117314750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6253212297341074368.post-63683541501599356482015-03-15T01:47:01.724-07:002015-03-15T01:47:01.724-07:00What a lovely post. I find it so interesting findi...What a lovely post. I find it so interesting finding out more about the bloggers who's blogs I read. Well done you for keeping on your faith journey, thankfully there is so much in nature to remind us to be so thankful xx JENNYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13010897103132862040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6253212297341074368.post-50341405923313373462015-03-14T22:43:58.172-07:002015-03-14T22:43:58.172-07:00Hello Gracie, it's so nice to meet you. I am ...Hello Gracie, it's so nice to meet you. I am going to sign up for your blog and see what I have missed. I would love to chat with you about Orthodoxy. Thank you too for signing up to follow my blog. You really made my day :)Lilly's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03484364335120267101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6253212297341074368.post-33018540908862620732015-03-14T22:42:05.133-07:002015-03-14T22:42:05.133-07:00That is so nice of you Penny. And, I do look forw...That is so nice of you Penny. And, I do look forward to your Happy Friday link party. I already have a new post waiting for this coming Friday!Lilly's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03484364335120267101noreply@blogger.com