tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272729178612778511.post1137733680106275929..comments2023-10-31T09:21:18.317-04:00Comments on wonders never cease: Snug As a Bug in a RugRebecca Ramseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14851717214205302476noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272729178612778511.post-53386720539478894732010-10-09T09:50:33.823-04:002010-10-09T09:50:33.823-04:00This is just lovely, Becky!! I've been so busy...This is just lovely, Becky!! I've been so busy all week, I've hardly visited at all, and now I'm sorry.<br /><br />I'm all for swaddling -- always have been. And Baby Aiden is benefiting from it, too.<br /><br />Yes, there have been those wonderful moments of feeling blessedly swaddled, and I cherish them. You're so right -- we have to break out sometimes and use those hands and feet to express His life in us. Loved this!Laura@OutnumberedMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10764574855540659528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272729178612778511.post-56574091575223537982010-10-07T13:14:49.695-04:002010-10-07T13:14:49.695-04:00The verb "swaddled" makes me think of Je...The verb "swaddled" makes me think of Jesus any way -- but I like how you took this as God's love that surrounds us, binds us in His protection, and keeps us close.<br /><br />*le sigh*<br /><br />Fall makes us cocoon -- and I love it that my cats return to the bed to sleep with me when it gets cool -- and they love a swaddle.<br /><br />Muah.H. Gillhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16866823621648796335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272729178612778511.post-67144012154877941812010-10-07T11:08:13.268-04:002010-10-07T11:08:13.268-04:00I love how you write—especially how your stories s...I love how you write—especially how your stories so perfectly encapsulate moments and emotions I've experienced. <br /><br />I swaddled my babies. I could tell it made them feel safe and secure. (When they were swaddled, we called them our little burrito babies.) But you're absolutely right about our eventual need for some freedom: "I need to be free to express who God made me to be through my work.<br />I need to be free to swaddle others or hold hands or just make dinner for a hungry family."Kristin T. (@kt_writes)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14716636710128806747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272729178612778511.post-26652210494286406112010-10-06T00:44:42.975-04:002010-10-06T00:44:42.975-04:00Now. Today. I have been so overwhelmed with work l...Now. Today. I have been so overwhelmed with work lately. Tired, moody, you name it. Today I just gave it all up. I sat for a few minutes in complete silence, my thoughts forming a prayer I wasn't even aware of. And then suddenly the feeling of His love. Beautiful. It was so beautiful tears just streamed down my face.Angie Muresanhttp://www.angiemuresan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272729178612778511.post-74930101434051176792010-10-05T18:48:15.701-04:002010-10-05T18:48:15.701-04:00God swaddling me? Yes, I can think of one time, a ...God swaddling me? Yes, I can think of one time, a dark moment in my life when all I wanted to do is throw myself around, screaming and crying (not really, but you know what I mean!). God surrounded me and everywhere I turned he was there holding me tightly. <br /><br />This is such a good picture to hold in my head.Amy Sullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03571083038560430815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272729178612778511.post-22573603262954360882010-10-05T11:29:42.588-04:002010-10-05T11:29:42.588-04:00Beautiful stories, y'all. It's an honor to...Beautiful stories, y'all. It's an honor to hear about encounters with God and God's love and care--directly or through people that love us. Thank goodness for others who can be God's swaddling arms!Rebecca Ramseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14851717214205302476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272729178612778511.post-25580792452561391672010-10-05T02:24:05.702-04:002010-10-05T02:24:05.702-04:00like Paula, i'm always 'swaddled' in H...like Paula, i'm always 'swaddled' in His Love..<br />like eph 3.19, i have come to know His love by experience - which definitely IS better than 'mere knowledge' without experience! as the amplified so thoroughly states it! and thankful? you bet!<br />tea & Cake is on at FHC - birthday tea party & you're invited :)Faith Hope and Cherryteahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06170392449995588653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272729178612778511.post-26492780663788301602010-10-04T17:43:38.380-04:002010-10-04T17:43:38.380-04:00I think I swaddled both my kids for some of those ...I think I swaddled both my kids for some of those early new born days....but I'm not sure I've felt that in my life, swaddled in God's love. I have felt surrounded in prayer by friends and colleagues, though.<br /><br />(word verification - "bless")Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15667178624061122421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272729178612778511.post-35107840203619118352010-10-04T15:24:17.120-04:002010-10-04T15:24:17.120-04:00My oldest did NOT like his arms swaddled but my ot...My oldest did NOT like his arms swaddled but my others did. I called them my burrito babies. :)<br /><br />I think much of last year I felt swaddled by God. It was such a hard, stressful year, but I really felt taken care of. Amazing. And wonderful. :)Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14339665205284492242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272729178612778511.post-44780200438556172532010-10-04T13:25:19.624-04:002010-10-04T13:25:19.624-04:00I love fall, too. I hunker down in the toasty down...I love fall, too. I hunker down in the toasty down comforter on my bed and bask in the warmth reflecting on all my blessings like a nice place to sleep.lotusgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06663641163048764869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272729178612778511.post-746777364943536382010-10-04T12:59:24.177-04:002010-10-04T12:59:24.177-04:00I have felt swaddled by him just last week when we...I have felt swaddled by him just last week when we found out our unemployment would continue:))Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272729178612778511.post-69877204054406254312010-10-04T12:20:56.228-04:002010-10-04T12:20:56.228-04:00I'm an awful mom--I honestly felt that after b...I'm an awful mom--I honestly felt that after being cooped up in-utero for so long, my kids would be happier FREE! I am happier when I'm not confined. I imagine they spent infancy quite terrified--and that's probably why I had to hold them SO much--so they could feel swaddled.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272729178612778511.post-53680462160641945232010-10-04T11:25:01.798-04:002010-10-04T11:25:01.798-04:00Hi Beck,
Such endearing topics: swaddling and the ...Hi Beck,<br />Such endearing topics: swaddling and the love of God! I swaddled my kids in my arms (BEFORE the benefits of fabric swaddling was being touted). My first son never slept more than an hour at a time for the first year of his life...he was like my own little cuckoo clock. I walked the floors with him swaddled in my arms...crying and praying (as young moms will) for God to help him sleep and give us BOTH some much needed rest! <br /><br />With my second son, he slept all night from the first night home (NOTE: I said HE slept all night? *I* was up every hour checking on him! HA! I finally got my prayers answered yet I behaved as I did when I had the night owl! <br /><br />I feel God's swaddling love for me <br />24/7...His unconditional love makes all I do a joy!Paula Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06572562635544226495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272729178612778511.post-18475178877747755832010-10-04T10:57:48.216-04:002010-10-04T10:57:48.216-04:00That's sweet! I remember when I was about 7 my...That's sweet! I remember when I was about 7 my sister was teasing me and wrapped me up in quilt like a baby and it felt so comforting! Was always trying to get her to do it again! She never would, but I know what you mean... LOL!<br />It's important to seek God's love and comfort!<br />(((hugs)))<br /><br />Oh, I finally did a blog post after months and months of nothing!!! I am sharing my antique tatting shuttles from the Victorian Era! Come have a looksee! :D<br />~TattingChic ♥Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13569720420483740487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272729178612778511.post-75156945472245754362010-10-04T10:27:10.160-04:002010-10-04T10:27:10.160-04:00One morning last January I was lying in bed until ...One morning last January I was lying in bed until it was time for me to get up, while my wife showered in the bathroom. She'd gotten up so I was semi-awake.<br /><br />While lying there, I got the sense that I was standing next to my bed. And that standing next to me was God. I experienced it as kind of an orangish haze. At the time I KNEW that one of two different things was happening (or maybe both at the same time). One was that I was looking out into the world and God was standing there looking in the same direction quietly. The other was that I was looking into the world and God was next to me facing me, screaming at the top of His lungs and gesturing and I wasn't getting any of it.<br /><br />It ended as briefly as it came. It had that eerie feeling of calm and peace and all-is-right that others have described during encounters with God.<br /><br />More recently I've felt the swaddling care of God in a twitter and in-person friend. When I'm going through a difficult time she uncannily knows to check in. She does this even when I know that there are no outward signs of my distress.Mark Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06744333045874641836noreply@blogger.com