Comments on: Color Blind? Us vs Them

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Sun, 25 Jun 2017 22:06:50 +0000

In reply to Ashley Davis. That's great that your company has hired her. Knowing you, I'm guessing you'll be having that conversation with her soon. :) Either way, I know you'll be a good friend to her, which is what counts the most!

By: Ashley Davis

Ashley Davis — Sun, 25 Jun 2017 03:49:11 +0000

Very nice to read this article, Lisa. Recently, we’ve been hiring some new people at work. One of the new ladies is a younger, black lady. She’s the only employee we have that is black, and I’ve wanted to ask what it’s like for her in an all white environment. But like you pointed out in your post, we feel awkward and don’t know what to say, or we’re afraid of saying the wrong things. Ah.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Fri, 23 Jun 2017 14:39:57 +0000

In reply to Jean Wise. Oh, this makes me smile, Jean! God definitely reads our blog comments to each other. :) I've never been to a Bar Mitzvah either. What a wonderful opportunity, if you're able to attend. It's a long way from where you are to Boston, but that would be an exciting trip on many levels. Let me know how it goes if you make it!

By: Jean Wise

Jean Wise — Fri, 23 Jun 2017 11:27:56 +0000

In reply to LisaNotes. I had to laugh this morning and come back to find this post and my comment about daring to pray for diversity. God is answering! Ha. watch what you pray for. We have been invited to a Bar Mitzvah in Boston of a friend's nephew. Never been to one. Don't know what happens. Way out of my comfort zone. We are praying and actually looking into attending. Oh, my, Lisa. God is stretching me. LOL

By: Sherry Stahl

Sherry Stahl — Mon, 12 Jun 2017 20:11:28 +0000

In reply to LisaNotes.

Ha!!!! I loved the youtube link for the song.
Have a great day!
~Sherry

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Sun, 11 Jun 2017 19:11:48 +0000

In reply to Joanne Viola. What sweet words of encouragement, Joanne. Thank you very much. It's true that giving each other grace is the absolute best way to love each other. I appreciate how much grace you send out into the world!

By: Joanne Viola

Joanne Viola — Sun, 11 Jun 2017 11:01:57 +0000

Lisa, this is such a great post in every way. It is so true … we are going to make mistakes as we become relational with others. But it is the only way we can make relationships and grow. I love your friend’s response, “I love you to life.” So powerful for as we love and give grace to one another, we will surely love one another to life. I am so grateful you shared this post with us all. I have much to learn as well. Blessings!

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Sat, 10 Jun 2017 23:48:49 +0000

In reply to Debbie. I'm glad you're retired and can take advantage of those opportunities to meet up with friends, Debbie. I am blessed to get to do that quite a lot, too. I know not everyone gets to have that gift so I don't want to take it for granted. Blessings to you!

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Sat, 10 Jun 2017 23:46:43 +0000

In reply to Sherry Stahl.

What a wonderful story, Sherry! We all make flubs, but love covers them over. I’m glad you had such a gracious friend too. I didn’t realize Canada was so multicultural. I’ve never visited except to cross over the border when we went to Niagara Falls. 🙂 Thanks for sharing here. I have had the theme of In Living Color on my mind now, too.
https://youtu.be/sWHX7QF8ETE

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Sat, 10 Jun 2017 20:02:15 +0000

In reply to Jean Wise. That sounds like what I call a "scary prayer", Jean. :) But a wonderful one. I believe God rewards those kinds of risks. It will be interesting to see if God sends someone your way, or sends you to someone who is praying the same prayer and you are their answer.