Comments for The Thomases http://thomases.org/family Family Life in Melbourne Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:05:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 Comment on Do You Want to be a Proverbs 31 Woman? by Kathie http://thomases.org/family/2008/06/do-you-want-to-be-a-proverbs-31-woman/#comment-111 Kathie Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:10:41 +0000 http://thomases.org/family/?p=16#comment-111 Sorry Carlana - I'll fix that. In the meantime it's http://p31woman.ning.com/ Sorry Carlana - I’ll fix that. In the meantime it’s http://p31woman.ning.com/

]]> Comment on Do You Want to be a Proverbs 31 Woman? by Carlana Charles http://thomases.org/family/2008/06/do-you-want-to-be-a-proverbs-31-woman/#comment-110 Carlana Charles Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:14:30 +0000 http://thomases.org/family/?p=16#comment-110 Hi Kathie. I've been clicking on the link to join the group but it does not work. Carlana Hi Kathie.
I’ve been clicking on the link to join the group but it does not work.
Carlana

]]> Comment on Would you sponsor a child? by Kathie http://thomases.org/family/2008/08/would-you-sponsor-a-child/#comment-108 Kathie Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:05:36 +0000 http://thomases.org/family/?p=39#comment-108 It's a shame those things are said Carlana. I do know for a fact that World Vision only uses a very small percentage of what it receives for its running costs and the rest goes to the programs for the children as intended. Something like only 18c in the dollar is used. Tim Costello who heads World Vision has spoken at my church and is a friend of our Pastor's. They spoke about this very thing earlier in the year so that our congregation would know that the monies we raise definitely go to the children - and it does. My husband and I receive regular letters and cards from the children we sponsor, telling us about their schooling and their family lives. We know we are making a difference. It’s a shame those things are said Carlana. I do know for a fact that World Vision only uses a very small percentage of what it receives for its running costs and the rest goes to the programs for the children as intended. Something like only 18c in the dollar is used.

Tim Costello who heads World Vision has spoken at my church and is a friend of our Pastor’s. They spoke about this very thing earlier in the year so that our congregation would know that the monies we raise definitely go to the children - and it does.

My husband and I receive regular letters and cards from the children we sponsor, telling us about their schooling and their family lives. We know we are making a difference.

]]> Comment on Would you sponsor a child? by Carlana Charles http://thomases.org/family/2008/08/would-you-sponsor-a-child/#comment-107 Carlana Charles Tue, 26 Aug 2008 19:42:40 +0000 http://thomases.org/family/?p=39#comment-107 Hi Kathie. I'm happy to see you posting on a topic like this. We have been thinking of doing this for sometime but have been quite skeptical because we really don't know which organization we would like to entrust our monies to. We really want the child we sponsor to benefit fully. I've heard so many bad things about some of these organizations, causing me to be apprehensive about sponsoring a child. we will definitely look into World Vision. Thanks again for posting this Kathy. Hi Kathie.
I’m happy to see you posting on a topic like this.
We have been thinking of doing this for sometime but have been quite skeptical because we really don’t know which organization we would like to entrust our monies to. We really want the child we sponsor to benefit fully. I’ve heard so many bad things about some of these organizations, causing me to be apprehensive about sponsoring a child. we will definitely look into World Vision. Thanks again for posting this Kathy.

]]> Comment on Would you sponsor a child? by Melodieann Whiteley http://thomases.org/family/2008/08/would-you-sponsor-a-child/#comment-105 Melodieann Whiteley Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:03:17 +0000 http://thomases.org/family/?p=39#comment-105 How good of you to lend your support to this worthwhile cause. We sponsor a child of our own, a little boy named Ubaldo, because we have no sons of our own and this makes a feel like in some way we do. It has been a very fulfilling experience and one I would highly encourage everyone to become involved in. As you point out, it's not expensive. Just one less trip to Starbucks each day, something we take for granted, can make all the difference in the life of a child. I am reminded of a quote (and I may not be getting it exact and I certainly don't remember who said it): It doesn't matter how much money you had or how big your car was but that you made a difference in the life of a child. How good of you to lend your support to this worthwhile cause. We sponsor a child of our own, a little boy named Ubaldo, because we have no sons of our own and this makes a feel like in some way we do. It has been a very fulfilling experience and one I would highly encourage everyone to become involved in. As you point out, it’s not expensive. Just one less trip to Starbucks each day, something we take for granted, can make all the difference in the life of a child. I am reminded of a quote (and I may not be getting it exact and I certainly don’t remember who said it): It doesn’t matter how much money you had or how big your car was but that you made a difference in the life of a child.

]]> Comment on You’re only as happy as your saddest child by A Mom http://thomases.org/family/2008/04/youre-only-as-happy-as-your-saddest-child/#comment-92 A Mom Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:24:16 +0000 http://thomases.org/family/2008/04/13/youre-only-as-happy-as-your-saddest-child/#comment-92 Someone told me this many years age when I was a busy mom raising six children. This holds true even more so now, with their ages ranging from 48 years to 25years. It has nothing to do with teaching them how to be happy. It is all about being a mother and wanting to fix your children when they are hurt. I am finding that there are many things that you can not fix. The older they get, the more true this becomes, and the truth hurts a lot. Someone told me this many years age when I was a busy mom raising six children. This holds true even more so now, with their ages ranging from 48 years to 25years. It has nothing to do with teaching them how to be happy. It is all about being a mother and wanting to fix your children when they are hurt. I am finding that there are many things that you can not fix. The older they get, the more true this becomes, and the truth hurts a lot.

]]> Comment on Ode to Beauie by Janet Camilleri http://thomases.org/family/2008/08/ode-to-beauie/#comment-87 Janet Camilleri Mon, 11 Aug 2008 07:08:23 +0000 http://thomases.org/family/?p=27#comment-87 Hi Kathie, my heart aches for you and your family. It is so hard to let a beloved pet go, even when they are old and frail. Our cat Chloe passed away 3 years ago, she was 15 and had been with us since we were newlyweds - in a sense, she was our "firstborn"! We still miss her, although these days Tigger has brought new joy to our lives. However nobody will ever replace our sweet girl kitty. Hugs to you and all and I know that your memories of Beau will bring you many a smile (and a tear!). Hi Kathie, my heart aches for you and your family. It is so hard to let a beloved pet go, even when they are old and frail. Our cat Chloe passed away 3 years ago, she was 15 and had been with us since we were newlyweds - in a sense, she was our “firstborn”! We still miss her, although these days Tigger has brought new joy to our lives. However nobody will ever replace our sweet girl kitty. Hugs to you and all and I know that your memories of Beau will bring you many a smile (and a tear!).

]]> Comment on Memed Again by Dr. Sally Witt http://thomases.org/family/2008/02/memed-again/#comment-86 Dr. Sally Witt Sat, 09 Aug 2008 21:27:06 +0000 http://thomases.org/family/2008/02/01/memed-again/#comment-86 I only have room to learn 1,000 new things a day in my head!! LOL Memes has been on the back burner, so I was glad to see a post here about it. You always do explain things so clearly. Have a great day! Sally www.drsallywitt.com I only have room to learn 1,000 new things a day in my head!! LOL
Memes has been on the back burner, so I was glad to see a post here about it. You always do explain things so clearly.

Have a great day!

Sally

http://www.drsallywitt.com

]]> Comment on Ode to Beauie by Beverly Mahone http://thomases.org/family/2008/08/ode-to-beauie/#comment-85 Beverly Mahone Sat, 09 Aug 2008 12:44:13 +0000 http://thomases.org/family/?p=27#comment-85 Kathie, I have never owned a pet so I can't identify with what you're going through in that respect. However, I know many people whose pets are a part of their families and grieve over their loss. One of my former co-workers had an elaborate funeral and invited us all to come (at her home) and then she took two days off from work because she was so grief-stricken. 16 years is a LONG time to have a pet and its quite obvious how much you all loved him. Kathie,

I have never owned a pet so I can’t identify with what you’re going through in that respect. However, I know many people whose pets are a part of their families and grieve over their loss. One of my former co-workers had an elaborate funeral and invited us all to come (at her home) and then she took two days off from work because she was so grief-stricken.

16 years is a LONG time to have a pet and its quite obvious how much you all loved him.

]]> Comment on Ode to Beauie by Virtual Assistant - THE Blog About Our Industry » Friday Finds http://thomases.org/family/2008/08/ode-to-beauie/#comment-84 Virtual Assistant - THE Blog About Our Industry » Friday Finds Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:27:31 +0000 http://thomases.org/family/?p=27#comment-84 [...] 40 of them) and comments on my family site this week after the loss of our beloved 16 year old cat, Beauie. He’s been a faithful and loving member of our family, and one that our daughters grew up [...] [...] 40 of them) and comments on my family site this week after the loss of our beloved 16 year old cat, Beauie. He’s been a faithful and loving member of our family, and one that our daughters grew up [...]

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