tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044765906748002301.post5250749091002931939..comments2023-02-15T01:48:59.319-08:00Comments on Just The Right Words: Kids in the ChurchNatalia Audrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06909149157758339647noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044765906748002301.post-87276494002450789332009-11-02T20:11:03.262-08:002009-11-02T20:11:03.262-08:00This was a welcomed post. Thanks! And I agree wi...This was a welcomed post. Thanks! And I agree with George.John Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02845788313713731805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044765906748002301.post-6363352338379192572009-10-24T21:42:27.199-07:002009-10-24T21:42:27.199-07:00For blog readers who may not know Audra's girl...For blog readers who may not know Audra's girls, I can attest to what a delight they were in every service, whether being still, crawling, later walking, gibbering and later talking, then singing, they were a joy to see and hear during Liturgy and Vespers... and I miss the space they filled and the sounds they made (and I miss their parents).Georgenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044765906748002301.post-79228866188583622582009-10-22T20:04:41.631-07:002009-10-22T20:04:41.631-07:00A topic close to my heart. I would have enjoyed th...A topic close to my heart. I would have enjoyed the talk. I became aware early on about the need to 'involve' my children in the parts of the service (to their age appropriate understanding) but also very aware of how tiring it can be and sometimes I just get selfish and really miss MY quiet time. Then, a reality check- at this point of my life its not about me most of the time! Being cradle Orthodox I grew up with very little formal instruction but was surrounded by people embracing the faith, actively participating in the sights and sounds of our Liturgy. To this day I do not tire of its beauty and awesomeness. The Liturgy begs us, by its nature, for our active participation (looking,singing,smelling, tasting, bowing, anticipating climatic, reverent,loud, soft song..) So, hang in there Audra- tired as you may get, your on the right track. (Have you had Hope (quietly)count eyeballs, crowns, swords etc on the icons? may sound weird but that was one way I kept Julia busy-counting things-. It made her aware of what was around her.) I can't wait to see you all again during the holidays-thanks for taking the time to blog and post!Cathy Tnoreply@blogger.com