tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3892751680998801705.post9163658929880891559..comments2023-08-20T18:42:03.696-07:00Comments on Of Books and Blooms: Weeding For Other PeopleLinnaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06500189741421518061noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3892751680998801705.post-37575303699750886242018-04-03T09:01:24.488-07:002018-04-03T09:01:24.488-07:00Thank you for your advice, Carol. Thank you for your advice, Carol. Linnaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06500189741421518061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3892751680998801705.post-43499973197660612522018-04-03T05:50:11.639-07:002018-04-03T05:50:11.639-07:00Though you meant well, perhaps it was a bit presum...Though you meant well, perhaps it was a bit presumptuous of you to assume you know what is best for your neighbor. Slow down. Get to know her. Gently. Maybe offer a glass of tea. Another day ask her to tell you about the flowers in that bed and how she chose them. You may know what is best for your children, but your neighbor is not a child. Respect her wishes for now. Carol https://www.blogger.com/profile/07302712425006983513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3892751680998801705.post-85231219777375234492018-03-31T21:28:51.141-07:002018-03-31T21:28:51.141-07:00Thanks for this perspective, Elizabeth. Also, HI! ...Thanks for this perspective, Elizabeth. Also, HI! :)Linnaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06500189741421518061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3892751680998801705.post-54437419682174217772018-03-29T14:20:50.140-07:002018-03-29T14:20:50.140-07:00We humans are crazy, aren't we? It is humbling...We humans are crazy, aren't we? It is humbling to allow ourselves to be served. I think this is something that our Savior, Jesus Christ's disciples struggled with when He sought to serve them by washing their feet. You're right, sometimes it is a lot better to just do than to ask first. Your idea of still weeding for them, maybe at a time they won't realize you're doing it, is perfect. If they ask you about it, just tell them you're serving them because you love them, or that it is your way of saying thank you for their service to you and your family. Maybe that will make it easier for them. :-) Then, if they find a different way to serve you, be sure you receive it as graciously as you want them to receive the weeding. Personally, I don't complain about my weeds "magically" disappearing. You're a great friend and neighbor!KiddoMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03275445089695460498noreply@blogger.com