Comments on: Signs of staying the same. http://www.thispile.com/archives/signs-of-staying-the-same One Woman, Many Piles, Much Grace. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:43:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: d http://www.thispile.com/archives/signs-of-staying-the-same/comment-page-1#comment-58923 d Thu, 27 Mar 2008 21:29:09 +0000 http://www.thispile.com/archives/signs-of-staying-the-same#comment-58923 I think I am really you, in disguise. I think I am really you, in disguise.

]]> By: Tania http://www.thispile.com/archives/signs-of-staying-the-same/comment-page-1#comment-58682 Tania Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:12:01 +0000 http://www.thispile.com/archives/signs-of-staying-the-same#comment-58682 I found you from Diane's blog... and after reading this post was so touched by your honesty, your desire to be the best God's girl you can be. I think every single mother that desires to be a God's girl goes through the anxieties just as you have described here. And I can tell you, after many long years of raising children, then having our granddaughters move into our home while Mommy struggles to regain a hold on life going through a divorce, I am experiencing the very same things you are! But each day, I do the very best that I can do. Give the day to God and try to not take over for Him in guiding my steps ;o) and I try to take care of everything I am in charge of. What I have found though, at this end of life, is the things that used to irritate me and make me fall apart because I did not have time to deal with them or I was trying to stay on course... those things just don't get me upset anymore and I have an "I can only do what I can do" attitude. God doesn't expect us to be perfect, He only expects us to do what we can do. So fear not... you are going to continue to be the great dedicated Mom you are and God is going to bless you for giving your all. HUGS TO YOU! I found you from Diane’s blog… and after reading this post was so touched by your honesty, your desire to be the best God’s girl you can be. I think every single mother that desires to be a God’s girl goes through the anxieties just as you have described here. And I can tell you, after many long years of raising children, then having our granddaughters move into our home while Mommy struggles to regain a hold on life going through a divorce, I am experiencing the very same things you are!

But each day, I do the very best that I can do. Give the day to God and try to not take over for Him in guiding my steps ;o) and I try to take care of everything I am in charge of. What I have found though, at this end of life, is the things that used to irritate me and make me fall apart because I did not have time to deal with them or I was trying to stay on course… those things just don’t get me upset anymore and I have an “I can only do what I can do” attitude.

God doesn’t expect us to be perfect, He only expects us to do what we can do.

So fear not… you are going to continue to be the great dedicated Mom you are and God is going to bless you for giving your all.

HUGS TO YOU!

]]> By: Diane http://www.thispile.com/archives/signs-of-staying-the-same/comment-page-1#comment-58578 Diane Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:35:18 +0000 http://www.thispile.com/archives/signs-of-staying-the-same#comment-58578 Well, if it makes you feel any better, you described my life to a 'T'. Well, except the chronically late part. I'm a 'get there early at all costs' freak. But anyway, I'm pretty sure it's all just a thing called Motherhood. I do know it gets better as your kids get older. And for me, it got a lot more enjoyable. I miss and remember fondly the baby/toddler/preschool days. BUT, I'm having a lot more fun parenting now that my kids are older. I'm not sure if this is because I'm better at it (doubtful) or if it's because I let things roll off easier (this is prolly the case.) ANYway, chin UP! This too shall pass. :) Well, if it makes you feel any better, you described my life to a ‘T’. Well, except the chronically late part. I’m a ‘get there early at all costs’ freak. But anyway, I’m pretty sure it’s all just a thing called Motherhood. I do know it gets better as your kids get older. And for me, it got a lot more enjoyable. I miss and remember fondly the baby/toddler/preschool days. BUT, I’m having a lot more fun parenting now that my kids are older. I’m not sure if this is because I’m better at it (doubtful) or if it’s because I let things roll off easier (this is prolly the case.) ANYway, chin UP! This too shall pass. :)

]]> By: Trisha http://www.thispile.com/archives/signs-of-staying-the-same/comment-page-1#comment-58574 Trisha Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:22:50 +0000 http://www.thispile.com/archives/signs-of-staying-the-same#comment-58574 jen, i hear your struggle to be flexible with interuptions. you are a great mom and have reasonable expectations! thank you for sharing the struggle and your desire to steward your time. I am praying for you, friend! love, trisha jen, i hear your struggle to be flexible with interuptions. you are a great mom and have reasonable expectations! thank you for sharing the struggle and your desire to steward your time. I am praying for you, friend!
love, trisha

]]> By: Jenn (with 2 ns) http://www.thispile.com/archives/signs-of-staying-the-same/comment-page-1#comment-58561 Jenn (with 2 ns) Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:49:45 +0000 http://www.thispile.com/archives/signs-of-staying-the-same#comment-58561 Hi Jen, I've been reading your blog for the past couple of days and feeling that maybe we might be soul sisters beyone sharing our first name. Your post today is very compelling evidence that we might be, in fact, peas that once occupied the same pod. Firstly, you have highlighted my most favorite books of all time. We joke about Australia all the time at my house. Secondly, I used to think I was such a sharp tack....very strong, very in control, extrememly organized and effective....the last 3 years have blown that concept to smitherines. I look forward to wallowing in life's piles with you (via blog) in the future! Thanks for putting an eloquent voice to the chaos inside my own head! Jenn Hi Jen,

I’ve been reading your blog for the past couple of days and feeling that maybe we might be soul sisters beyone sharing our first name. Your post today is very compelling evidence that we might be, in fact, peas that once occupied the same pod. Firstly, you have highlighted my most favorite books of all time. We joke about Australia all the time at my house. Secondly, I used to think I was such a sharp tack….very strong, very in control, extrememly organized and effective….the last 3 years have blown that concept to smitherines.

I look forward to wallowing in life’s piles with you (via blog) in the future! Thanks for putting an eloquent voice to the chaos inside my own head!

Jenn

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