tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1817390378311200949.post8709277904193552855..comments2023-11-02T04:16:09.835-04:00Comments on "Prowess and Pearls" by Michell Pulliam: "Michell's Weekly Pearl"...(Not His Mother)Michell Pulliamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01626012506118587609noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1817390378311200949.post-74188794958699544152013-09-29T20:29:51.292-04:002013-09-29T20:29:51.292-04:00I agree with Michelle - bless this woman for taki...I agree with Michelle - bless this woman for taking on two children and I totally agree with you - that with taking on the kids she is essentially taking on the family with them - and she needs to speak what she sees. No skirting issues. Speak with truth for those kids is speaking the truth for herself. I love that you take letters like this one and give biblically based advice. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01569566206375226838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1817390378311200949.post-62195729092203096272013-09-24T18:09:37.129-04:002013-09-24T18:09:37.129-04:00Bless her for taking those two children in! What a...Bless her for taking those two children in! What a difficult situation but your advice is great, Michell. I can't even begin to imagine trying to deal with that, but I guess you find the strength to do what you need to do!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03390594619083013119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1817390378311200949.post-56046480242690912112013-09-24T15:42:37.904-04:002013-09-24T15:42:37.904-04:00Wow. That is a difficult situation. I agree that i...Wow. That is a difficult situation. I agree that if Not his mommy is the taking care of Tom, all bets are off...however wisdom in dealing with his mommy is certainly needed. God will surely granted, it, like you said, we ask. My heart goes out to Tom and not his mommy because both of them are being impacted by this. It's sad that she has to even deal with a situation like this after taking those boys into her home and loving on the. That should be rewarded with gratitude and support. <br /><br />My two cents... everything you said ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13612147134010536740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1817390378311200949.post-86568344362657369332013-09-23T23:12:12.698-04:002013-09-23T23:12:12.698-04:00Hi Ceil! Yes, she is a true servant isn't she!...Hi Ceil! Yes, she is a true servant isn't she! So glad she asked the question, as she ended up getting support and confirmation from you all that she's doing the right thing! Thanks for stopping by...have a blessed evening lady! ;-)Michell Pulliamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01626012506118587609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1817390378311200949.post-68039498112165095302013-09-23T23:08:50.663-04:002013-09-23T23:08:50.663-04:00Thanks Meredith!! I know, that gets on my nerves t...Thanks Meredith!! I know, that gets on my nerves too! And we wonder why society is like it is...you literally have kids raising their parents! I agree...she definitely needs a.reality.check! Thanks for stopping by darlin'! ;-) XOXOMichell Pulliamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01626012506118587609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1817390378311200949.post-91973055555787942022013-09-23T23:03:20.969-04:002013-09-23T23:03:20.969-04:00THANK YOU Ren!! ;-)THANK YOU Ren!! ;-)Michell Pulliamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01626012506118587609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1817390378311200949.post-62224759161093362342013-09-23T23:02:38.607-04:002013-09-23T23:02:38.607-04:00Oh yes Chris, I'm sure it is! I agree, with so...Oh yes Chris, I'm sure it is! I agree, with so many factors playing into this situation, counseling for everyone involved should definitely be considered. Given her background, boundaries must be set or she's likely to go renegade. Thanks so much for stopping by and chiming my friend...have a wonderful week! :-)Michell Pulliamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01626012506118587609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1817390378311200949.post-9500060708893919322013-09-23T22:48:38.400-04:002013-09-23T22:48:38.400-04:00Thank you Denise, as are you my sweet friend!Thank you Denise, as are you my sweet friend!Michell Pulliamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01626012506118587609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1817390378311200949.post-55794365405632917592013-09-23T22:43:51.192-04:002013-09-23T22:43:51.192-04:00Awww, love you too Ash!! To God be the glory girl!...Awww, love you too Ash!! To God be the glory girl! :-) Thanks so much for dropping by...have a blessed evening!Michell Pulliamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01626012506118587609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1817390378311200949.post-65499457214879471922013-09-23T22:39:15.526-04:002013-09-23T22:39:15.526-04:00Yes Bekah, it is! I agree...kudos to her for givin...Yes Bekah, it is! I agree...kudos to her for giving of herself! Thanks for stopping by!Michell Pulliamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01626012506118587609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1817390378311200949.post-77103003303014572962013-09-23T14:27:36.562-04:002013-09-23T14:27:36.562-04:00Hi Michell! I have to commend this Mom for accepti...Hi Michell! I have to commend this Mom for accepting these children into her home. That is such a leap of faith and so generous. And her asking you for help just shows how aware she is, and how much she wants to help. Wouldn't it be amazing if we were all like her?<br /><br />Getting professional help is always such a great idea. For her, and for Tom. I feel bad that it's up to her to confront Mom, but if she is going to accept Tom, it really does fall to her. I'll be praying for this situation. <br /><br />You gave great advice, Michell.<br />CeilCeilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06293917798735764739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1817390378311200949.post-32021145718040321982013-09-21T01:27:57.173-04:002013-09-21T01:27:57.173-04:00Loved how you answered this. Poor Tom. :( I hate i...Loved how you answered this. Poor Tom. :( I hate it when kids have to be the parent because the parents act like KIDS. I think this reader does need to say something and introduce some firm boundaries to Tom's mom in order to better protect Tom. She needs to give REAL, specific examples of how it affects Tom when the mom "unloads" on him. <br /><br />Your advice is always superb. <br /><br />XOXO, <br />MeredithMeredith @ The Laundry Can Waithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02101123456551606480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1817390378311200949.post-47645394676498327002013-09-20T19:13:47.883-04:002013-09-20T19:13:47.883-04:00Your advice is absolute perfect..Your advice is absolute perfect..Renhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667894862776507328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1817390378311200949.post-7681269430445476472013-09-20T17:05:58.820-04:002013-09-20T17:05:58.820-04:00Oh what an incredibly difficult situation this pre...Oh what an incredibly difficult situation this precious servant has before her...<br /><br />Your wisdom is spot on Michell!! I would go so far as to say that if this kind lovely woman has the children with her, she could possibly help get them a counselor to help them deal with the emotional issues their mom has brought on them. Even if it's through her church...? <br /><br />I would definitely be talking to that mom and giving her TRUTH. It may not change anything, if she is stuck in her selfish ways- but it gives you new ground to go on to set firm boundaries around her seeing the kids.Chris Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06264982568439090428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1817390378311200949.post-85287395079462220892013-09-20T16:20:02.410-04:002013-09-20T16:20:02.410-04:00You are such a blessing.You are such a blessing.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275456448997619944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1817390378311200949.post-15461497890170655542013-09-20T15:06:09.255-04:002013-09-20T15:06:09.255-04:00I LOVE how you answer the hard questions, Michell!...I LOVE how you answer the hard questions, Michell! You have a beautiful gift for helping people through. You are a true woman of gold! Love you!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11759657161461073737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1817390378311200949.post-68503658375746856412013-09-20T12:49:13.210-04:002013-09-20T12:49:13.210-04:00Yikes! What a situation. Good for her for loving c...Yikes! What a situation. Good for her for loving children who need it so much.Bekah Loves Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08144027421327457668noreply@blogger.com