tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16016785.post1397999737987427087..comments2023-05-22T13:56:32.932+01:00Comments on Coffeebeings: Everyday vs DifferentErinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14667533845958762064noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16016785.post-40585099455957125782013-11-20T18:40:14.946+00:002013-11-20T18:40:14.946+00:00Aww, Raina... :(Aww, Raina... :(Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14667533845958762064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16016785.post-6865134782482037102013-11-20T18:38:54.645+00:002013-11-20T18:38:54.645+00:00Thank you, Colin, for all your kind words. Small S...Thank you, Colin, for all your kind words. Small Street does seem a lifetime away; time passes so quickly!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14667533845958762064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16016785.post-25427721163981551972013-11-09T22:28:32.753+00:002013-11-09T22:28:32.753+00:00Beautiful X (if i wake with puffy eyes in the morn...Beautiful X (if i wake with puffy eyes in the morning it's all your fault!!!!) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17516964508094636425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16016785.post-62505827772248286352013-11-05T19:32:29.882+00:002013-11-05T19:32:29.882+00:00Hiya. I have just learnt through Becky's FB th...Hiya. I have just learnt through Becky's FB that you are all leaving. The grapevine isn't as connected as I first thought!<br /><br />I met you both all those years ago at Small Street, before you were married. That really does seem to be a lifetime ago, and considering all that has happened since then it may as well be a lifetime. I recall our chats at reception, Dan wanting Snickers bars by the dozen, and the time he prayed for me after I had been burgled shortly after my mom had passed away. I will also always recall fondly that the twins share my birthday.<br /><br />Our paths have diverged over the years and I've not seen either of you for some time. However, that time does not change the fondness I hold in my heart for you all, along with a real admiration. You both inject life in to the lives of those you come in to contact with...you are heavily infectious with the love of God, sharing it with all. Your new neighbours in the States will be blessed to have you nearby, and Walsall will be so much the poorer without you.<br /><br />May God continue to bless you richly as you start the next phase of your lives in that Different place. There will always be a home here in Walsall for you.<br /><br />Blessings,<br /><br />Colin.Colin Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04501639892309225074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16016785.post-74473215509242683142013-10-24T11:06:21.331+01:002013-10-24T11:06:21.331+01:00Thank you, Viv! I'm sorry we will miss you whe...Thank you, Viv! I'm sorry we will miss you when you visit in December, but let's keep in touch! Love to all of you too. :)Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14667533845958762064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16016785.post-50308132834577879762013-10-24T09:34:10.184+01:002013-10-24T09:34:10.184+01:00Thanks for sharing, Erin. We have been through sim...Thanks for sharing, Erin. We have been through similar experiences. It took me about a year to adjust to India, now I'm am wondering how it will feel when we visit England this December. I'm sure my outlook has now changed in various ways and I will view the UK with new eyes. Same for the children. Rebecca was born here and is yet to experience another country. Samuel has more memories from our year in the States and I don't think Naomi remembers the UK at all. Sorry we won't be able to see you when we visit but hopefully our paths will cross someday. Thank God for the internet to keep in touch. Hoep all goes well with your move.<br />Love from all our family to yours,<br />Viviennevivmenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00030202731827194542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16016785.post-78270306285580962712013-10-22T00:51:28.569+01:002013-10-22T00:51:28.569+01:00A bit closer, anyway!! :)A bit closer, anyway!! :)Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14667533845958762064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16016785.post-23567327811294394212013-10-22T00:51:02.919+01:002013-10-22T00:51:02.919+01:00Thanks, Dominique... you never know; we might take...Thanks, Dominique... you never know; we might take you up on that someday! :)Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14667533845958762064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16016785.post-23729997798696722252013-10-21T23:46:57.350+01:002013-10-21T23:46:57.350+01:00I teared up too...and you are coming my direction?...I teared up too...and you are coming my direction?! Love you xxCaligirl xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16016785.post-55677863873619411922013-10-21T21:35:42.678+01:002013-10-21T21:35:42.678+01:00Another beautiful read, Erin. Thank you.
Ever bel...Another beautiful read, Erin. Thank you.<br /><br />Ever belonging to one and the other, mourning the old place while longing for the new, bracing yourself for the journey and the change as you might on a ship in a storm or on a fairground ride in that halting moment before the dip. Run the length and breadth of those mountains and plains, Erin, they are your for the remembering, in beautiful words, and yours for the discovering, with bated breath and a thudding heart.<br />Both sad and glad, you might say: "Here or there, once an expat', ever an expat'..." In other words, you belong here and there, past, present and future. That's what I've mostly felt anyhow.<br />Your hearts are big enough to encompass and welcome what is coming without forgetting what went before. I'm confident you'll enjoy the adventure each in your own ways as well as together.<br />And very importantly, our home is always open, even though this side of the sea may be a bit further to walk!<br />xxxDominiquehttp://daughteroftheking.wibsite.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16016785.post-27854982860711196852013-10-21T00:57:18.385+01:002013-10-21T00:57:18.385+01:00Thanks for saying so, Kathryn... will miss you too...Thanks for saying so, Kathryn... will miss you too!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14667533845958762064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16016785.post-53198411883200612222013-10-18T14:32:26.222+01:002013-10-18T14:32:26.222+01:00Yep, crying... you touch my heart Erin xxx
Yep, crying... you touch my heart Erin xxx<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05079445811041259306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16016785.post-83785595626083726262013-10-18T14:31:48.299+01:002013-10-18T14:31:48.299+01:00Oh my life, I am crying! Really, you write so beau...Oh my life, I am crying! Really, you write so beautifully, I can hear your voice. Will miss you and your beautifulness. xxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05079445811041259306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16016785.post-78466833171137438542013-10-18T11:42:23.608+01:002013-10-18T11:42:23.608+01:00Thanks for the encouragement!! Love you all too......Thanks for the encouragement!! Love you all too... :)Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14667533845958762064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16016785.post-43080740080745018872013-10-18T08:52:56.751+01:002013-10-18T08:52:56.751+01:00it will be good.. different to what you are expect...it will be good.. different to what you are expecting.. God has good in store for you all.. that little family has grown and needs space.. the UK can wait.. who knows, you you may come back.. Embrace the changes.. for now.. do not fear xx We love you all xx Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788178027415789290noreply@blogger.com