tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post9141461299608622524..comments2023-11-02T05:39:49.632-07:00Comments on Heart Choices: Do You Know Your Neighbors?Debbie Petrashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08235978883396499354noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-80318244698598385902009-03-13T18:33:00.000-07:002009-03-13T18:33:00.000-07:00This is a wonderful idea to develop community. I ...This is a wonderful idea to develop community. I don't know many of my neighbors too well.bphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09884081028227999883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-13654152523984542292009-03-12T15:22:00.000-07:002009-03-12T15:22:00.000-07:00one thing that really surprised me when I arrived ...one thing that really surprised me when I arrived here in the US was Jim's closeness to his neighbors (well, just 4 neighbors in front of our house & our next-door neighbor)... they are very nice people! I remembered one neighbor gave me a bouquet of flowers on my first day and another one brought a cooked dinner for us! it was really touching:)<BR/>last week, Jim gave Wayne our old printer and in return Wayne told Jim to check the painting on his garage and take it if we would like it, then Jim thought of giving away the big, heavy concrete flower vase to our other neighbor since they're remodeling their backyard... I was hesitant at first coz I really liked the vase, but then we don't have enough space anymore in the house (we remodeled our living room)... the couple upon knowing my hesitation told Jim that they're going to put the vase in their front yard just so I can still see it from our porch, hahaha!<BR/>we don't go out every month though only when one is out to get the garbage cans or play with their dogs...<BR/>and yes, I also know my neighbor far nicer than I ever thought:)Shawiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10146990145975942152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-85167760213809633592009-03-12T08:55:00.000-07:002009-03-12T08:55:00.000-07:00I'm in a newer neighborhood, and although most of ...I'm in a newer neighborhood, and although most of my neighbors are younger, there seems to be a real sense of community here. I think my husband and I are becoming like "that sweet older couple," (a title I did not think I would want), but it is sweet for the children to yell out "hello" to us. The neighborhood gets together at different homes from time to time. We always try to go, just to be "good neighbors." Our main contribution is our annual "Happy Birthday Jesus" party that we have for the children. Through that we have met many sweet parents, who seemingly so appreciate our effort. We really receive such a hugh blessing from that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-4074938196071945082009-03-11T08:54:00.000-07:002009-03-11T08:54:00.000-07:00I can't say I know much about my neighbors. It se...I can't say I know much about my neighbors. It seems like there is better community in housing subdivisions than in apartments, even though apartment dwellers are much closer to each other. I'm exceedingly shy in person, but I hope to be more involved with my neighbors once I move into a house of our own. <BR/><BR/>~ KristiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-86431758188649379432009-03-09T23:06:00.000-07:002009-03-09T23:06:00.000-07:00Dear Debbie,I live in a small town (of 30 000).Whe...Dear Debbie,<BR/>I live in a small town (of 30 000).<BR/>Where we lived before, I had neighbors walking in and out all the time.<BR/>I had to lock the front door to eat dinner in peace.<BR/>Here I live rather secluded.<BR/>Share news by the postbox stand or over the fence.<BR/>Guess I should be more inviting, especially to the lonely elderly man next door.<BR/>Gunnar use to chat with him outdoors now and then. Oh, you hit a soft spot there.<BR/>For my excuse, everybody is busy working, I'm the only woman staying home in the neighborhood.<BR/>Afternoons are rather spent with family and friends.<BR/>From a thoughtful FelisolFelisol https://www.blogger.com/profile/12240191154632603841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-66377514460035831612009-03-09T22:28:00.000-07:002009-03-09T22:28:00.000-07:00We know most of our closest neighbors by name. Mo...We know most of our closest neighbors by name. Most are renters - and I've noticed that seems to make a difference in people's interest in bonding. I guess when folks don't feel permanent they don't feel like investing themselves so much. Our best relationship is actually with the property manager/caretaker of the duplex next door. We've had long talks and even shared our faith with him from time to time.<BR/><BR/>When I lived in a cul de sac, I knew the neighbors pretty well. I also enjoyed seeing what they did with houses that were almost identical to ours. (I always thought everyone else's was nicer!) Eventually divorce destroyed just about every family there and we're all scattered to the four winds now.Laurie M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15840896949617719814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-88106199405593269662009-03-09T21:09:00.000-07:002009-03-09T21:09:00.000-07:00Oh how great is that. We are planning the first n...Oh how great is that. We are planning the first neighborhood gathering in the next month. It is a fantastic way to get to know the people and God is faithful to give oportunity to share with them.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for sharing!God's Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16243305583073144169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-88226431374724187212009-03-09T18:03:00.000-07:002009-03-09T18:03:00.000-07:00I live in a great neighborhood and I know my neigh...I live in a great neighborhood and I know my neighbors--but part of the reason is, I think knowing your neighbors is not optional for a Jesus follower like me. How can I love my neighbor if I don't know my neighbor?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-82544031522151517782009-03-09T15:05:00.000-07:002009-03-09T15:05:00.000-07:00I know a few of my neighbors but like Debra said, ...I know a few of my neighbors but like Debra said, most of them seem to want to maintain a little distance. I got to know people much better when I joined with a few others to form a comittee to negotiate drilling contracts in our area. The comittee members especially got pretty close but it was mainly the common bond between us. Once it was over, we all went our separate ways but we still feel like we could come together again for the community or each other in need.Ediehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11154092288646304188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-26333939474131506442009-03-09T14:51:00.000-07:002009-03-09T14:51:00.000-07:00We live in a small town so everyone pretty well kn...We live in a small town so everyone pretty well knows everyone else but a neighbor and I were recently discussing the idea of having a neighborhood cookout this summer for the people up and down our street. I think that would be fun.Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15583817947078375493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-36375342894843732062009-03-09T13:02:00.000-07:002009-03-09T13:02:00.000-07:00Debbie,I really do hope you get to go over and mee...Debbie,<BR/><BR/>I really do hope you get to go over and meet up with Kimmy. You two will so hit it off! She is very health conscious, as well and loves the Lord so much!<BR/><BR/>I loved this post, my friend. I, too, live in a gated community and it's been hard to get to know our neighbors. They seem to want to be left alone. We are trying though!<BR/><BR/>Hugs to you, my friend.Debra Kayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07000047547485337865noreply@blogger.com