tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918710928117815584.post4436679012659525095..comments2024-03-19T08:19:13.494-07:00Comments on Pom Pom's Ponderings: My RulePom Pomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01524994024698986829noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918710928117815584.post-82890183783682201502016-06-11T11:31:26.913-07:002016-06-11T11:31:26.913-07:00I think your Rule of Life looks quite amazing, and...I think your Rule of Life looks quite amazing, and rather daunting (to me), but I think you may be at a time of life (no kids to raise, done with teaching) that will allow for it. The more thought you've put into crafting that list, the better you will do it. It looks like a daily devotion to loving God and others. Keep us posted on it. It looks like a wonderful blessing for everyone around you!M.K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09205619221345704689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918710928117815584.post-58642865602515077912016-06-08T11:35:03.433-07:002016-06-08T11:35:03.433-07:00I really like your Rule and look forward to hearin...I really like your Rule and look forward to hearing about how it affects your life. I so like the Book of Common Prayer! Are you familiar with Phyllis Tickle? She writes wonderful prayers.<br /><br />The grandbabies are gorgeous and getting so big! I know you're enjoying them.<br /><br />xofrancesLeft-Handed Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15014518128739580267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918710928117815584.post-2434142250019427382016-06-07T05:08:42.209-07:002016-06-07T05:08:42.209-07:00It's nice to see all the kids enjoying the day...It's nice to see all the kids enjoying the day. Nice to worship god daily. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918710928117815584.post-83489665995979393482016-06-05T20:31:17.204-07:002016-06-05T20:31:17.204-07:00The children are adorable, all lined up. I see mis...The children are adorable, all lined up. I see mischief brewing...<br />Amalia<br />xo<br />handmade by amaliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15589172037052603746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918710928117815584.post-71748208409073691922016-06-04T19:10:06.092-07:002016-06-04T19:10:06.092-07:00I really liked reading about your Rule of Life. I...I really liked reading about your Rule of Life. I wonder, how did you come up with it? And how did you choose the books (besides the Bible) to use? I have the Book of Common Prayer. I sometimes read it, sometimes not. What is the Examen? And what are the Midday Office and Divine Office?<br /><br />I was raised part of my upbringing in the Lutheran Church, so I have an old Lutheran hymnal. I really love it. I like to sing from hymnals.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing this. It challenges me. I want a closer walk with Jesus too.<br /><br />~JodyGumbo Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02747138637571716591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918710928117815584.post-19790787532485051282016-06-03T17:09:05.644-07:002016-06-03T17:09:05.644-07:00I enjoyed reading about your rule of life! Prayin...I enjoyed reading about your rule of life! Praying that each day draws you closer to the Lord, it is a wonderful thing to be able to walk and talk with Him daily!!! Enjoy all those precious grandkids! Many hugs to you today :) Marilyn @ MountainTopSpicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00600290895531484438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918710928117815584.post-21177000535903105212016-06-03T17:04:34.997-07:002016-06-03T17:04:34.997-07:00Beautifully written. It is very obvious that you h...Beautifully written. It is very obvious that you have given this a great deal of thought. I love the photo of your Wonder Bugs... grands are grand!! Have a great weekend!Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04741742995571975518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918710928117815584.post-88497722884627996642016-06-03T07:53:48.307-07:002016-06-03T07:53:48.307-07:00Your Bill is a wise man, Pom. I love that "v...Your Bill is a wise man, Pom. I love that "visions draw while goals drive." I love how dedicated you are to being drawn to Jesus. <br /><br /><br />Plus, your Wonder Bug crew is so wonderful. I look at them, all in a line with colorful clothes and bright faces, and I see Life celebrating itself.Marciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00582731584317660272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918710928117815584.post-82679820223588804342016-06-03T00:40:32.943-07:002016-06-03T00:40:32.943-07:00Not sure what I want to say about your RoL - I nee...Not sure what I want to say about your RoL - I need to ponder! - but I didn't want to leave without making a comment! May God bless you as you walk closer with Him.Fat Dormousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11061838276997211115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918710928117815584.post-490229655010937652016-06-02T20:17:55.221-07:002016-06-02T20:17:55.221-07:00Your Rule was worth waiting for. I can see why it ...Your Rule was worth waiting for. I can see why it took a while to formulate -- it needs to reflect your vision and be realistic. It makes me want to take some time to gather together all the scattered thoughts I have about improving on my poorly kept rule...<br /><br />Thank you, Pom Pom!GretchenJoannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641677400029070452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918710928117815584.post-18169216687810846572016-06-02T08:41:07.294-07:002016-06-02T08:41:07.294-07:00Ahh Pom Pom... You Bless me so.Ahh Pom Pom... You Bless me so.Danette Bartelmayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12610193916999812047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918710928117815584.post-25750718160743403692016-06-02T06:01:58.315-07:002016-06-02T06:01:58.315-07:00You have set superlative goals. Your life is full...You have set superlative goals. Your life is full of the Spirit, and you will achieve your daily goals. God bless you and your family, PomPom. Thank you for your prayers.<br /><br /> I will go to my Paraclete now. Hugs.Nancy McCarrollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12867768046703596688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918710928117815584.post-86958986092596098902016-06-02T04:36:14.611-07:002016-06-02T04:36:14.611-07:00Oh so glad to be able to peruse your Rule of Life!...Oh so glad to be able to peruse your Rule of Life!!! Have you read Tim Keller's book on Prayer? So excellent and it seems like a lot ideas you have are suggestions he gives.<br /><br />LOVe the pic of all the little ones lined up from Saturday! So glad you had good weather and a special time!Heather LeFebvrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17911253756416658412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918710928117815584.post-76921469204850819642016-06-01T18:47:03.268-07:002016-06-01T18:47:03.268-07:00You have composed a wonderfully inspiring Rule of ...You have composed a wonderfully inspiring Rule of Life. I intend to reread it a few times because there's a lot to take in. I find a lot of my prayers come from The Book of Alternative Services ( which you no doubt know is the 'updated' Book of Common Prayer.) <br />Your row of grands is also impressive. Lucky Pom.Granny Marigoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15858237999602347848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918710928117815584.post-5708880645958530692016-06-01T17:43:45.869-07:002016-06-01T17:43:45.869-07:00Pom, your ROL is amazing! I may copy it down, not ...Pom, your ROL is amazing! I may copy it down, not so I can "copy" you, but to remind me of some good ideas. I have The Cloister Walk, which was mentioned in the comments, and I'm not intrigued to read it. Your ROL is full of so many rich things. I must ponder it! Thanks for sharing. It's an inspiration to so many of us.<br /><br />What a sweet bunch of kiddos! You're so blessed to be able to spend so much time with them! (And they're blessed, too!) :)Lisa Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00567160304529796810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918710928117815584.post-5144155510791158612016-06-01T15:33:57.162-07:002016-06-01T15:33:57.162-07:00I am intrigued and impressed with ROL! Looks like ...I am intrigued and impressed with ROL! Looks like a great exercise to do. I like that idea of your Friday ideas, reading a gospel and then a lament. I'm thinking having a plan helps with a good follow thru. Congratulations to Sam and his baptism. What a sweet thing for the family to enjoy. You are blessed dear Pom Pom!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918710928117815584.post-73571195035001632412016-06-01T09:22:04.554-07:002016-06-01T09:22:04.554-07:00P. S. LOVE the pic of the littles -- so cute! I c...P. S. LOVE the pic of the littles -- so cute! I can't seem to get mine all together at the same time & in the same place.Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14709314864693421679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918710928117815584.post-30414365384806761752016-06-01T09:19:42.916-07:002016-06-01T09:19:42.916-07:00Good grief Pom -- you're soooo disciplined -- ...Good grief Pom -- you're soooo disciplined -- yay you! My prayer/devotional/daily schedule is not so much ��. You are definitely a brave light shining in this (often dark) world. I don't read blogs much anymore (I blame Instagram ��), but I'm so glad I dropped in to your happy home today -- must do so more often!<br /><br />��������Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14709314864693421679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918710928117815584.post-82097797917968781892016-06-01T07:57:04.969-07:002016-06-01T07:57:04.969-07:00I just love that picture of them all lined up by a...I just love that picture of them all lined up by age. What an incredible blessing. I also loved what Bill said, " vision draws while goals drive." So profound, I will have to write that down. <br />I love your ROL. It is very inspiring. I love that you really had to do some deep thinking to write that out. <br />I like that you are a lifetime learner. <br />Have a lovely day.Farm Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00998621464797636686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918710928117815584.post-61801571972369702442016-06-01T05:03:52.327-07:002016-06-01T05:03:52.327-07:00First off -- Love the pic of the Wonder Bugs! You ...First off -- Love the pic of the Wonder Bugs! You are so blessed! and, I love your yard. Now, about your ROL -- it is beautiful and I think with time it will just flow and be part of you -- right now, as you say, it is early days and you are just getting your rhythm. I had to write a Rule of Life when I was studying for the DHC (Daughters of the Holy Cross). I didn't really know what I was doing but the two things I knew I was going to incorporate was prayer upon my eyes opening in the morning, giving thanks for yet another day and prayer before bed for the same reason. I find that a ROL is a living thing, it changes as our life changes but it should always be there in some form. I love reading yours -- very personal and you were so good to share, thank you. Boyett-Brinkleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02066753762645278933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918710928117815584.post-36692897235892889852016-06-01T00:09:20.065-07:002016-06-01T00:09:20.065-07:00That's a nice group of wonder bugs!! : )
What ...That's a nice group of wonder bugs!! : )<br />What a wonderful rule of life to have.happyonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14186179870233267082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918710928117815584.post-45992011091233092282016-05-31T22:23:51.605-07:002016-05-31T22:23:51.605-07:00Hello Pompom, your ROL is so personal to you! tha...Hello Pompom, your ROL is so personal to you! thank you for sharing it. It is inspiring, putting everything that you want your days to fold around into a plan like this - quite something. What is an Examen? (time off for good behaviour?!)Your post is the first thing I have read today with my morning coffee and will be in my thoughts a lot today, it's out into the garden now to join the birds for their chorus. Betty xElderberry-Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14197689596360708239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918710928117815584.post-6941971743704600702016-05-31T19:44:51.892-07:002016-05-31T19:44:51.892-07:00beautiful! I see you are incorporating some things...beautiful! I see you are incorporating some things that are very monastic in origin! :) did you read a book on how to think about one's personal rule? would love to know your inspiration (if you want you can PM me if that is best). I struggle a lot with written prayers (ironic in some ways, as there are so MANY in the E. Orthodox church) but am trying to slowly build a life of prayer that is workable for my new married life. It really can take a while, and I find that it is something that needs a lot of flexibility. Have you read Kathleen Norris' Cloister Walk? You may love it, based on what you are seeking to do here, that I have just read! :) have a beautiful day tomorrow and a peaceful night! elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00962587884124992942noreply@blogger.com