tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post3928390103844990032..comments2024-02-02T07:13:37.313-06:00Comments on Like Merchant Ships: An incredible Mother's Day giftUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-56655818865092874882008-05-20T23:27:00.000-05:002008-05-20T23:27:00.000-05:00I had to laugh about the crying part... and tell m...I had to laugh about the crying part... and tell my hubby! I love those times when thinking ahead really comes to save you later on!<BR/><A HREF="http://www.homemakerbarbi.com" REL="nofollow">Homemaker Barbi </A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-18004641410981284412008-05-19T22:52:00.000-05:002008-05-19T22:52:00.000-05:00Finally catching up on my Google Reader and saw th...Finally catching up on my Google Reader and saw this post from last week. I love it. It's so touching and a testament to your faith. :)<BR/><BR/>P.S. Meredith, would you please consider switching to the comment form that doesn't open in a new window? (Just go to Settings, then Comments, and click on the appropriate option.) My computer tends to slow down while the window is opening. Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-68618296650419919852008-05-18T08:25:00.000-05:002008-05-18T08:25:00.000-05:00Carrie, it upsets me that you think that of me.We ...Carrie, it upsets me that you think that of me.<BR/><BR/>We took all of 2 minutes of the salesman's time, during a lull in the store traffic where we were just about the only people in the store.<BR/><BR/>I found the blazer in the children's section without assistance and slipped it on Andrew's shoulders.<BR/><BR/>I HAD NO IDEA THAT A BLAZER COULD COST SO MUCH MONEY. If it had been more reasonably priced, I loved it so much, I might have bought it on the spot.<BR/><BR/>When the salesman approached, I told her that the jacket was probably out of my price range, but that I would love his opinion.<BR/><BR/>What would be appropriate for a 6 year old to wear at an island--but not beach- wedding?<BR/><BR/>He suggested something, pointed me to a few things, and told me that the white linen pants are available only online. <BR/><BR/>White pants were primarily what I was looking for, so I could NOT have bought them in the store from the salesman anyway.<BR/><BR/>I agree--it would be rude to take a salesman away from a customer who might make him a lucrative commission. <BR/><BR/>But who knows that he didn't just make a B.B. customer for life?Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08455517419708043340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-27605548723045641012008-05-18T06:26:00.000-05:002008-05-18T06:26:00.000-05:00Great story, but I personally wouldn't feel comfor...Great story, but I personally wouldn't feel comfortable going into a fancy store and have the salesman help us and have my kid try things on if I had no intention of buying anything. <BR/><BR/>What did you say when the guy asked if he should wrap up the jacket- no thanks, we changed our minds?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-64975304314353902282008-05-14T16:59:00.000-05:002008-05-14T16:59:00.000-05:00Well, I think, why wouldn't God care if it was a B...Well, I think, why wouldn't God care if it was a Brook's Brothers? Not that He cares about fashion, but I think it made the provision that much more poignant. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-88172567293319662742008-05-14T12:56:00.000-05:002008-05-14T12:56:00.000-05:00Our God is an awesome God, isn't He?Our God is an awesome God, isn't He?juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16351247097680979735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-8135037757389299942008-05-14T08:36:00.000-05:002008-05-14T08:36:00.000-05:00Now I'm crying!!Now I'm crying!!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06398673630969890548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-21584270225648469262008-05-13T14:47:00.001-05:002008-05-13T14:47:00.001-05:00What a wonderful example of God's provision. Not ...What a wonderful example of God's provision. Not only did He provide a blazer, but a "perfect" one at that!Christihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17732288654277612085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-34315464328531237072008-05-13T14:47:00.000-05:002008-05-13T14:47:00.000-05:00Wow. How wonderful. :)Wow. How wonderful. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-48862525728684577762008-05-13T12:34:00.000-05:002008-05-13T12:34:00.000-05:00Oh, I love it.Oh, I love it.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03830536211150935713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-10808900308281131882008-05-13T11:55:00.000-05:002008-05-13T11:55:00.000-05:00Meredith,I saw the brown leather closed toe sandal...Meredith,<BR/><BR/>I saw the brown leather closed toe sandals for boys in wide/extra wide sizes on sale at our Stride Rite store. My 6 year olds are going into 2nd grade so we went with the sport sandals, but the leather ones were so cute that I was tempted to buy them for church shoes. Check and see if they're on sale for you too. 24.99 is a good price when I need to get the width to fit and can only get Stride Rite or New Balance for the twins.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10088663308213812725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-47507957420520421222008-05-13T11:09:00.000-05:002008-05-13T11:09:00.000-05:00"Praise GOD from whom all blessings flow."What a w..."Praise GOD from whom all blessings flow."<BR/>What a wonderful praise to share. We have had several similar instances happening around her in the past few months. <BR/><BR/>Now if only I could happen upon a way to replace all of my Mother's Wear Maternity clothes that I donated before moving from OK to MD. <BR/><BR/>I found out on Mother's Day that number four is on the way. Lil one will be coming around January the same time as the Duggar's 18TH- WOW! She is one busy momma.Candacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08018381066789334409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-33323196444825142162008-05-13T10:50:00.000-05:002008-05-13T10:50:00.000-05:00The good Lord had blessed you before you even knew...The good Lord had blessed you before you even knew it!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282795765966618930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-33230859196770117892008-05-13T10:14:00.000-05:002008-05-13T10:14:00.000-05:00No, I don't think He cares about the brand one whi...No, I don't think He cares about the brand one whit!<BR/><BR/>But I was thrilled to find one that was so ultra-light and fit him so perfectly in the shoulders without tailoring.<BR/><BR/>I thought about buying it new only because it was SO perfect on him. If I find a dress that is SO perfect on me, then I'll buy it.<BR/><BR/>Otherwise, we'll just have to see what works.<BR/><BR/>I am not going to say the destination for privacy reasons. However, it is someplace super hot in July!Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08455517419708043340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-25796018185990094542008-05-13T08:45:00.000-05:002008-05-13T08:45:00.000-05:00Well, I would have been very excited to realize th...Well, I would have been very excited to realize that I had a blazer at home but personally, I doubt that God cares whether Andrew is in Brooks Brothers, but nontheless a jacket was provided, and I think you are just plain lucky it happened to be Brooks Brothers. I am sure that Elise will be in Strasburg or some equally nice dress, so back to you, Mom. If you considered paying $200 for a jacket for Andrew then do not even consider wearing a dress from Target or Kohl's, for goodness sake (you know the other women will be in designer clothes). Keep looking for a wow dress or a seamstress to make you a wow outfit so that you look as good as your children. I would love to see a family picture when you are dressed for the wedding. I am sure you all will look grand. May I ask the destination?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-47207359703159741542008-05-13T08:23:00.000-05:002008-05-13T08:23:00.000-05:00Amen!Amen!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01218157896853199246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-28016458727034666012008-05-13T07:06:00.000-05:002008-05-13T07:06:00.000-05:00God is so GOOD!God is so GOOD!Cyndi Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05794693752183307243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-38173388865786103342008-05-13T05:24:00.000-05:002008-05-13T05:24:00.000-05:00I fully understand those tears of yours! It is am...I fully understand those tears of yours! It is amazing to step back and see all the ways the Lord has cared for us. I so enjoy reading your blog each day.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10000398857513752852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-58391348643687255712008-05-13T04:47:00.000-05:002008-05-13T04:47:00.000-05:00Praise God for his providence!Praise God for his providence!Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17367480942380414529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-38313399030633731212008-05-13T04:45:00.000-05:002008-05-13T04:45:00.000-05:00WOW!! MichelleWOW!! <BR/><BR/>MichelleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-52426203071832411762008-05-13T04:18:00.000-05:002008-05-13T04:18:00.000-05:00Oh wow!!! What an amazing blessing. Sent shivers...Oh wow!!! What an amazing blessing. Sent shivers all down my spine. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-54420507208096899492008-05-13T00:20:00.000-05:002008-05-13T00:20:00.000-05:00I think that's wonderful!! And, that you remembere...I think that's wonderful!! And, that you remembered now and not *after* the wedding, which is how my brain usually works, LOL!!<BR/>:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-88694659592375601082008-05-13T00:14:00.000-05:002008-05-13T00:14:00.000-05:00Andrew will look absolutely adorable in that blaze...Andrew will look absolutely adorable in that blazer. I can picture it so easily.<BR/><BR/>I used to have moments like that too.<BR/><BR/>"Father I need a tuxedo shirt in size X to wear for work, I can't afford to buy a new one." and there would be 6 shirts in the right size on the rack at Value Village the day I went. It's amazing every time.Carrien Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00709368343967989328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-91595667947688752222008-05-12T23:32:00.000-05:002008-05-12T23:32:00.000-05:00My heart is so full after reading your post! I'm a...My heart is so full after reading your post! I'm always moved to tears at how He attends to even the smallest details ;>)Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09394453146621467115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-47577136275456479832008-05-12T23:15:00.000-05:002008-05-12T23:15:00.000-05:00God is good! What a serendipitous moment, and so ...God is good! What a serendipitous moment, and so glad it happened to someone as sweet as you. I must admit I like to browse the racks at Brooks Brothers and have never had the good fortune of finding that brand at thrift sales. Your son will look absolutely handsome in his blazer, and I know that you, too, will find the perfect outfit for the wedding!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com