Thank you, Paula. Some lessons stick with me longer than others. This one stung and stuck. ha.

Thanks, Beth. There are hurtful words that I wish I could forget (both words I’ve heard and words I’ve said), but unfortunately it doesn’t always work that way. On the other hand, I do want to remember the good words! 🙂

I’m sorry you’ve had a recent word sting, Maree. 🙁 We never outgrow the pain of those stings, even though we may learn to deal with the pain in a healthier way than we might have in the past. It still hurts. Thanks for sharing this post on your Pinterest board.

But still—you may remember.

The tone. The timing. The unexpected pain. The way it made you question yourself, the other person, or the relationship.”

Thank you for being part of our Grace & Truth Link-Up! Your words add so much value, and I’m thrilled to feature your post on my Pinterest board. See it here: https://www.pinterest.com/embracingtheune/grace-truth-christian-link-up-featured-posts/.

Thanks, Steph. All these years later, I still remember what a girl in middle school yelled at me from the school bus window. (It wasn’t nice.) Thankfully it didn’t sink in enough to harm our friendship, but then again, I’ve never forgotten it. lol.

Thanks, Jennifer. It’s sobering to think about how powerful our words can be…bringing great refreshment or great pain, depending on our use. May we be ever mindful how we use them. I appreciate your wisdom.

Isn’t that crazy how our bodies remember? I’m sorry you got stung on your pinky finger, but I’m smiling that you still remember your sting as well, Ashley. Thanks for sharing that.

Ooh, that’s a beautiful quote, Katie! That’s a great one to add to my Ripple collection as well. 🙂