Comments on: The Call to Come Close—Grace & Truth Link-Up

By: Linda S

Linda S — Fri, 08 May 2020 12:19:11 +0000

We are all aching to draw near to loved ones. I’m so grateful we can always draw near to our Lord.

By: Lynn

Lynn — Thu, 07 May 2020 14:07:37 +0000

It will be interesting to see how we will be looking back at this time a year from now, or even 20, 30 years from now (although 30 years puts me in my 80’s!). That looks like a lovely spot where you visited your family! I’m planning on visit with my daughter’s family on Sunday. It will be a social distance walk and imagine be hard not to be hugging for sure!

By: Laurie

Laurie — Thu, 07 May 2020 11:43:47 +0000

I am so glad you got to visit your in-laws, Lisa. We still have not been able to visit mine, even outside. We have visited with our son and grandsons outside, though. I will never take for granted being able to give them hugs ever again! It is so hard to refrain.

By: Tea With Jennifer

Tea With Jennifer — Thu, 07 May 2020 00:29:51 +0000

Yes, we need to heed the protocols in this day, I think of the Amazonia Indians being nearly wiped out because of disease introduced by first contact.
Our restrictions have been slightly downgraded here in Australia so I’m looking forward to seeing loved ones this weekend while physical distancing too 😀
Bless you,
Jennifer

By: Michele Morin

Michele Morin — Thu, 07 May 2020 00:13:26 +0000

It’s going to be a long time before we take physical proximity for granted!

By: Mary Geisen

Mary Geisen — Sun, 03 May 2020 21:47:24 +0000

Yes, may we all continue to be proactively protective. I am glad you were able to visit Jeff’s parents. I know it is hard to reach in for a hug when that is the norm. I have had my kids visit from a distance. I love seeing their faces but admit I miss the physical touch.

By: Trudy

Trudy — Fri, 01 May 2020 21:20:04 +0000

I’m so glad you could visit Jeff’s parents, Lisa, even though it’s so different. I can easily see where you have to restrain yourselves from hugging! We met with one of our sons and his family on Sunday on their driveway. A couple of times our grandson scooted his lawn chair closer to me, and his mom would pull him further away. We’re both in the higher risk group. It’s so hard for the kids, isn’t it? Even worse for those littler ones who can’t understand why they can’t hug or sit on the laps of grandparents. We were blowing kisses and waving our sign language for I love you when we left. We hope to visit that way with our daughter and family this coming Sunday. I long for this all to end. More deaths each day and so many suffering mentally and in so many ways. Thank you for all your encouragement! Love and blessings to you!

By: Barbara Harper

Barbara Harper — Fri, 01 May 2020 19:42:51 +0000

I can remember when astronauts had to stay in quarantine for a while after returning to earth. I hadn’t known that they were concerned about leaving contaminants on the moon, but I am thankful they thought about that.

We’ve had some socially distanced visits with my son’s family. It’s hard not to hug, but it’s good to at least be in the same vicinity. Though hard to be separate, it’s worth it in the short term for everyone’s well-being in the long term.

Thanks for featuring Linda’s post! What a blessing that God is always near His children.

By: Linda Stoll

Linda Stoll — Fri, 01 May 2020 10:26:40 +0000

Lisa, yes! We’ve met with friends 6+ feet apart a few times outside this month. It was like water to a thirsty soul.

How natural to want to give a hug. How sad that now’s not the time.

It’s ok. All will be well.

I trust.