tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post950019211454823487..comments2023-10-23T17:44:39.517-07:00Comments on Paratus Familia Blog: Flypaper for FreaksEnola Gayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12719123975236426938noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-50345313143034880942011-06-09T04:54:06.884-07:002011-06-09T04:54:06.884-07:00Love this. Truly.
For about 8 years now, I've...Love this. Truly. <br />For about 8 years now, I've been purposefully looking at people as we shop. Looking at their faces (and always sharing a smile). And I stand amazed at what I see.<br />Of course, there are flustered moms to share a smile of understanding with.<br />There are also folks who are obviously hurting. Lonely. Turned off from any interaction.<br />Amid all this, there are people who shine like stars. It's amazing. And when you talk to them, you quickly find where their light originates. <br />It's amazing.Fatimahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10441655211819602032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-54985474556929114862011-06-01T15:07:10.728-07:002011-06-01T15:07:10.728-07:00great commentary. people are dying In the World, ...great commentary. people are dying In the World, Looking for Jesus to save them from it. we have to shine Jesus, not Me or World to make the difference.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-29924837110493887372011-06-01T12:10:32.589-07:002011-06-01T12:10:32.589-07:00The Lord has blessed you and your family in many w...The Lord has blessed you and your family in many ways. Thank you for an inspiring post!Mikenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-5483370446950488342011-06-01T09:13:37.354-07:002011-06-01T09:13:37.354-07:00What a wonderful testimony you and your family are...What a wonderful testimony you and your family are!!<br /><br />“Preach the Gospel at all times and when necessary use words.” -St. Francis of Assisi<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Cindy in TXAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-127983193598686682011-06-01T08:08:59.874-07:002011-06-01T08:08:59.874-07:00Such a great post! More people need to just BE a ...Such a great post! More people need to just BE a light onto this world (as opposed to throwing out sayings, images etc) My mum often taught me 'you attract more flies with honey' Why be rude, or stand-offish to those you disagree with? Why would they ever change or see your point if they don't like you or what you represent? If they're attracted to your calm pleasant, peaceful nature, they'll be curious to find out how to duplicate that in themselves!<br /><br />Love your posts! Wish I was around for a tea one day (i'd have to bring coffee :-) ) but I'll have to settle for cyber-tea<br />~ClareAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-468725868656974652011-05-31T16:26:47.600-07:002011-05-31T16:26:47.600-07:00Thank you for the wonderful post. I was crying wh...Thank you for the wonderful post. I was crying when done with it. Your daughter is not the only fly paper..and I dont consider my self a freak. Just a lost sheep afraid to come home without my husband. Thank you for being a light.Ambernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-90405893033192522622011-05-31T16:01:39.168-07:002011-05-31T16:01:39.168-07:00I hope Maid Elizabeth doesn't mind if I borrow...I hope Maid Elizabeth doesn't mind if I borrow her phrase "flypaper for freaks" (giving her full credit for it, of course) when I speak to my family. They always wonder why so many "odd" people who talk to me when we're out and about. Maybe I wear my flypaper on my sleeve? That must be it.<br /><br />Enola, that was a great post. You truly are a wise woman. Maid Elizabeth has a wonderful role model in you.<br /><br />NoCal GalAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-60979818645687895352011-05-31T10:13:10.857-07:002011-05-31T10:13:10.857-07:00What a wonderfully insightful post. Thank you.What a wonderfully insightful post. Thank you.JeffGnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-87137341301467120412011-05-31T08:33:10.287-07:002011-05-31T08:33:10.287-07:00Amen.
notutopiaAmen.<br /><br />notutopiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-53374816752547610772011-05-31T04:23:13.619-07:002011-05-31T04:23:13.619-07:00What a wonderful post!!! Thanks for sharing! :D--S...What a wonderful post!!! Thanks for sharing! :D--SWasatch Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17866044436238151180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-47207594434483512652011-05-31T00:39:41.554-07:002011-05-31T00:39:41.554-07:00You absolutely nailed it! Thank you for raising up...You absolutely nailed it! Thank you for raising up your kids to "get it"...I love your blog, check it daily for new posts, and now the Scarlet thread as well...But this post, my friend...was great.<br />Too many, I am afraid wear their "christianity" as a badge and forget they are supposed to BE something, to DO something, to simply Love...<br /><br />It is amazing how hard it is for some to be unjudgemental and kind and loving to the freaks. Wonderful analogy..bring on the flypaper...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-43968818829846368012011-05-30T22:12:18.508-07:002011-05-30T22:12:18.508-07:00My wife just stared at me as I read your post to h...My wife just stared at me as I read your post to her, as I'm now accustomed to doing since discovering your wonderful blog last week. She said "are you sure you didn't have a part in writing this?" I've been preaching this for years ever since essentially getting fed up with what you just described in Bible College where they taught us to assimilate-for Jesus (and how to run the different functions for the different age groups). To the Contrary, I've found just as you've found- when I'm loving my wife and raising happy kids people ask questions. Good for your girl to discover this early. Good for her mom for getting her to wear her "weirdness" like a badge.Al Andersonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-43269631983173831832011-05-30T22:02:30.997-07:002011-05-30T22:02:30.997-07:00I enjoyed this post very much. Well I enjoy all of...I enjoyed this post very much. Well I enjoy all of your posts. And my motherly instinct tells me your missing your girl. ;)Laceynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-69006589291830782812011-05-30T18:59:44.282-07:002011-05-30T18:59:44.282-07:00Beautiful! Thank you for sharing that and helping...Beautiful! Thank you for sharing that and helping me to keep a proper perspective.Joannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-78762612676013072452011-05-30T18:59:37.621-07:002011-05-30T18:59:37.621-07:00AWESOME!!!AWESOME!!!Twinkle Toeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01486586107437396977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-66657626763992519482011-05-30T17:11:18.006-07:002011-05-30T17:11:18.006-07:00That is so awesome!! What a great analogy of what ...That is so awesome!! What a great analogy of what it means to be in the world but not of the world.Lanitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17713113631452498444noreply@blogger.com