tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335886830124216822.post8728440444878834216..comments2023-11-05T04:50:48.510-07:00Comments on Gardner Clan: Blue MondayAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16107415352110133366noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335886830124216822.post-59696407078341466972012-01-24T11:56:07.636-07:002012-01-24T11:56:07.636-07:00this is an interesting article - http://www.huffin...this is an interesting article - http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mobileweb/glennon-melton/dont-carpe-diem_b_1206346.html <br />not written from a christian perspective, but still a reminder to give ourselves grace (as God does) during a season of life that can be exhausting. :)kellyHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02171309204329616736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335886830124216822.post-20104423339409843842012-01-24T09:35:20.455-07:002012-01-24T09:35:20.455-07:00Jess,
The word that came to my mind as I read you...Jess,<br /><br />The word that came to my mind as I read your post was perspective. Keeping perspective in the hustle bustle of life is very tough discipline, and one I struggle with greatly. Eden is only 3 months old and I already get frustrated when I have to walk around the apartment with her for an hour to keep her calm. It is so easy for me to lose that prospective that I am incredibly blessed to have a healthy baby girl!<br /><br />When I begin to look back at those moments and begin to fill with regret I remind myself that I am redeemed and made new, so now I just have to move forward with the best course of actions from here on out. That helps me not stress or regret but look forward with hope.<br /><br />- Mark<br /><br />PS. Michelle, that verse is likely already printed in your bible... ;)Team Worthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16573776053764892151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335886830124216822.post-15597218781939893162012-01-23T19:53:02.331-07:002012-01-23T19:53:02.331-07:00Oh Jess, I feel you! I understand! I usually res...Oh Jess, I feel you! I understand! I usually respond the incorrect way to Annaleigh as well, simply because I'm frustrated. Ann Vonskamp said, "I have been appointed to disappoint so that I can point to the One who doesn't disappoint." SO TRUE! That quote gave me great relief when I read it. Thank you for sharing your heart...don't stop. Because we are not to try and persuade BUT to share TRUTH...and sometimes truth (even the truth about our lives) will be misunderstood...and that's OK. The ones who love truly love you (and matter most) won't judge!! (like me) And thank you for your prayers...I can feel them...<br /><br />p.s. I'm writing down that verse and tucking in in my Bible....thank you for that.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17860960468068755179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335886830124216822.post-61913221055753600802012-01-23T16:01:21.996-07:002012-01-23T16:01:21.996-07:00No, Jerelyn can't be your biggest fan because ...No, Jerelyn can't be your biggest fan because I AM!!!:-) I laughed at that cool picture of them with the baking things!!!! I well remember their mother and her sisters doing that SAME THING!!!!! You are doing a GREAT JOB! You're a fantastic mother and I love how you express yourself in your posts (I can't believe ANYONE would criticize you for sharing your heart in this way)! Keep up the good job!!!!Trina Mayfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12780443526988255215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335886830124216822.post-55710672461497739452012-01-23T15:03:42.214-07:002012-01-23T15:03:42.214-07:00I love your transparency!! I love how you don'...I love your transparency!! I love how you don't make motherhood sound all rosie but that you let us know that you struggle, like each and everyone of us! I know that is a very true and real stuggle in my life! Motherhood is hard and we have bad days but you are so right and I love that you brought out God Grace in our life. Life is hard but Gods Grace is amazing!! Love you and you are doing a fabulous job!!! I am your biggest fan!!The Kurty Story; From my point of viewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06310012055508068499noreply@blogger.com