tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post816543730599041667..comments2023-11-03T06:56:05.537-07:00Comments on 10 Steps to Finding Your Happy Place (and Staying There): I Named Her LilyGalen Pearlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-90847342961469663612011-04-24T17:34:23.261-07:002011-04-24T17:34:23.261-07:00Oh this is a lovely post - and Happy Easter you - ...Oh this is a lovely post - and Happy Easter you - my Portland kiddo was home for 2 days that was lovely.<br /><br />We gave our Korean Daughter her first name....Lael which is a Celtic Instrument of Harmony...her middle name is Jin ( meaning truth) and Ok (pronounced oak/means pearl) My husband calls her Ohkie Dokey! She is a great teacher of "new life" as when things go into her long term memory she can not retrieve them with ease due to a birth defect...some of the most amazing things are newly brought to our attention through her eyes.<br /><br />Lovely sharing and writing - Thank youPatriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00649391137077220495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-30474304549119444872011-04-22T13:09:40.210-07:002011-04-22T13:09:40.210-07:00Corinne--Thanks for your comment. I hope you and ...Corinne--Thanks for your comment. I hope you and your family have a blessed Easter, too!Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-27966352836250023542011-04-22T09:34:35.504-07:002011-04-22T09:34:35.504-07:00Galen - What a wonderful story to read (I read the...Galen - What a wonderful story to read (I read the Zen girl one too). Lily is blessed to have you as her Mom and you to have her as a daughter. Truly an Easter blessing - Love goes beyond all boundaries!<br />Warm hugs beautiful lady and may you and your family have a blessed Easter.<br />~ CorinneCorinne Rodrigueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00127426375705808776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-78389501420905164542011-04-22T09:16:27.960-07:002011-04-22T09:16:27.960-07:00Tess--Thanks. Apparently you are not alone in liki...Tess--Thanks. Apparently you are not alone in liking this name. When I named Lily, I didn't know any other Lily's, but since then it seems that every other little girl is named Lily! She is in good company.<br /><br />Dandy--Thanks. She is wonderful in so many ways.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-59869719624562671172011-04-22T06:44:33.356-07:002011-04-22T06:44:33.356-07:00Hi Galen,
This is so lovely. Thanks for sharing t...Hi Galen,<br />This is so lovely. Thanks for sharing this. Your daughter sounds wonderful!Dandyhttp://www.thereflectiveself.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-14953392464632700832011-04-22T03:41:22.002-07:002011-04-22T03:41:22.002-07:00Powerful and uplifting. Just what I needed today. ...Powerful and uplifting. Just what I needed today. I love the name Lily.Tess The Bold Lifehttp://theboldlife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-90032419257469441132011-04-21T08:31:40.675-07:002011-04-21T08:31:40.675-07:00Stuart--Lily is a treasure. Happy Easter to you, ...Stuart--Lily is a treasure. Happy Easter to you, too.<br /><br />Bob--Thank you for your comment. I hope you have a blessed Easter.<br /><br />Katy--Lily is indeed wise beyond her years. (Check out the link in related posts to Zen Girl.) Adopting a teenager is rare, I know. My two foster kids also came to me as teenagers. Out of five kids I really only had one infant, my son James. Mia was 3 when I adopted her. So I had one newborn, one toddler, and three teens! An odd way to make a family, but somehow it has worked, in a goofy kind of way.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-90254209001756588952011-04-21T08:20:17.993-07:002011-04-21T08:20:17.993-07:00What a beautiful name and a beautiful glimpse into...What a beautiful name and a beautiful glimpse into your family....you are remarkable, and Lily sounds wise beyond her years. Adopting a teenager is much rarer and so needed. <br />katy xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06880295170339104548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-18722481330441154162011-04-21T07:25:33.788-07:002011-04-21T07:25:33.788-07:00Touching, moving, and perfect for this season of r...Touching, moving, and perfect for this season of rebirth and a promise fulfilled.Bob Lowryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16843991725692979189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-78185159906636743862011-04-21T02:12:30.703-07:002011-04-21T02:12:30.703-07:00Galen, I'm touched by this simple, yet powerfu...Galen, I'm touched by this simple, yet powerful read. <br /><br />Lily is the kind of girl who's a treasure for all those around her. To have the wisdom to let you name her based on hope and love, it's very moving. <br /><br />A very Happy Easter to you Galen :-)Stuarthttp://unlockthedoor.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-87413612995299352032011-04-20T21:38:56.726-07:002011-04-20T21:38:56.726-07:00Elizabeth--Yes, it does suit her. Thanks!
darlin...Elizabeth--Yes, it does suit her. Thanks!<br /><br />darlin--All my kids are adopted or foster kids. They have enriched my life far beyond anything I have given them. <br /><br />Jewel--I'm so glad you enjoy the blog. Thanks for your comment.<br /><br />JJ--She is all that...and more. Thanks for commenting.<br /><br />Sibyl--Thanks for commenting!<br /><br />Mitzi--Thank you. As I said above, all my kids are adopted or foster kids. I am glad you appreciate the post.<br /><br />Jo--Three of my five kids came to me as teenagers, so it seems pretty normal to me! Thanks for your comment.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-75868811003796902802011-04-20T17:34:19.444-07:002011-04-20T17:34:19.444-07:00What a wonderful post...and even more wonderful th...What a wonderful post...and even more wonderful that you adopted an older child...so often they are overlooked.<br /><br />xo<br /><br />JoMy Grama's Soulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10114089036939629527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-58555139194153942502011-04-20T16:34:08.172-07:002011-04-20T16:34:08.172-07:00Being adopted, I can certainly appreciate this pos...Being adopted, I can certainly appreciate this post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-24157248769410852872011-04-20T15:24:06.432-07:002011-04-20T15:24:06.432-07:00Galen: What a beautiful message. Happy Easter to y...Galen: What a beautiful message. Happy Easter to you too.Sibyl - alternaviewhttp://www.alternaview.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-22244006587186148692011-04-20T15:02:19.664-07:002011-04-20T15:02:19.664-07:00The name Lily stands for innocence, purity, and be...The name Lily stands for innocence, purity, and beauty. Now, we can add courage.JJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14692103477055483000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-12556057237117752612011-04-20T12:22:21.207-07:002011-04-20T12:22:21.207-07:00I really enjoy reading your posts. Each one has m...I really enjoy reading your posts. Each one has made me think.....<br /><br />Jewel.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-54902609459698324582011-04-20T11:50:21.108-07:002011-04-20T11:50:21.108-07:00What a thoughtful name and how selfless of you to ...What a thoughtful name and how selfless of you to adopt a child. You are one amazing lady Galen!darlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04886502544010479581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-38445411510423893132011-04-20T11:24:59.869-07:002011-04-20T11:24:59.869-07:00Galen -
This brought tears to my eyes that your...Galen -<br /> This brought tears to my eyes that your beautiful daughter would have the wisdom to let you name her, and that you chose such a fitting name for her!<br /> --Godspeed, ElizabethElizabeth Larynhttp://frommountaintops.comnoreply@blogger.com