tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4081860502287267026.post2493953385071240067..comments2023-05-26T11:47:12.829-04:00Comments on This Life I've Found: RegroupingLBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06643896920237472344noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4081860502287267026.post-296856773217256732012-02-07T16:28:36.986-05:002012-02-07T16:28:36.986-05:00I just wanted to chime in on the house thing, beca...I just wanted to chime in on the house thing, because I know that for me, it is sometimes helpful to hear from someone who has been there (and is still sort of there!) especially when it feels like you are surrounded by people who have "normal sized" houses. Up until six months ago we lived in a tiny two bed/one bath duplex with our two kiddos while my husband was in grad school. Our bedroom was right across from theirs and the bathroom was between the two, so we had to be super stealthy to get up before they did, and it often didn't work. Of course, even now that we are in a slightly larger place, they still seem to hear us! But anyway, I get where you are coming from with some of the frustrations and limitations of a small house...90% of the time I was happy there and just thankful to have a home, but I had my moments of breakdown about the tiny kitchen, how hard it was to entertain, how unattractive it was, etc. I think it was especially hard because we had lived in a larger house and then downsized while he was in school. It was just too easy to remember the other place, right? Even now, our home is very modest and it is easy to compare myself to others, but I am asking the Lord to give me contentment and to show me the many blessings, both tangible and intangible, of our home. Let's be honest--I can barely keep this place put together, so what would I do with a larger home? :-) Anyway, thanks for sharing so openly--your transparency is really inspiring!<br /><br />Also, I want to know which book Margaret is talking about!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06514181597272816573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4081860502287267026.post-35092350623820545202012-02-06T22:00:30.358-05:002012-02-06T22:00:30.358-05:00I'm usually a silent stalker, but I just wante...I'm usually a silent stalker, but I just wanted to let you know that you are one of the most inspiring people on the internet for me. And I spend a LOT of time on the internet :) I love every single word you have ever written, and I can say that with complete honesty because I have read every single post you've ever published on this site. Even though we've never met and we've barely communicated, I feel like you get me in a way that few other women would. I love when you have bad days and share, and I love when things are going great and you share. I love your brutal honesty (and let's face it, in blogworld, you get a LOT more of the roses and unicorns than you do the dirty and poop, you know?) and I love that even when you don't realize it, you have this hope and...perseverance? That's not exactly the word I'm looking for, but it's the best I can do. You just seem to keep on keeping on and I can't get enough.<br /><br />So thankyou. Your words are making a difference in at least one life, and I wanted you to know.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00320312015924302422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4081860502287267026.post-54571835760302299912012-02-06T18:26:01.140-05:002012-02-06T18:26:01.140-05:00Amen...we've all been right there with you. Me...Amen...we've all been right there with you. Me, probably just as many times, if not more. And can I say, the book I mentioned to you, has at this point {knock on wood} been a tremendous blessing because it is working. Seriously. I have read so many books before this that I won't waste the time naming, but the typical ones everyone recommends, to no avail. This book however is changing our daily life so far. I pray we can keep pushing along implementing these things, but if you are wanting to revamp things, this has been wonderful so far! Ok..I'm done :)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11910610033048139618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4081860502287267026.post-34358995113203404592012-02-06T17:39:34.492-05:002012-02-06T17:39:34.492-05:00LB, you are doing a great job. Life is hard. I was...LB, you are doing a great job. Life is hard. I was just looking at this week and thinking about how draining it's going to be...and almost dreading the days ahead. BUT, his mercies are new every morning, and we all have to take it ONE day at a time. You can't look too far ahead or you'll get overwhelmed. Sometimes, I take it one hour at a time. Take a deep breath; walk outside; sit down and read for a minute. The laundry can wait. The mess will be there. Your sanity is more important!<br /><br />And yes, the weekends are always hard when it comes to the mess. I actually let it go on Saturday and get Adam to help me come Sunday afternoon. That way, we are all neat and ready for the week to begin. <br /><br />You are doing a GREAT job. Just breathe. And take it moment by moment!Ashley Turnbullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11621160848819871470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4081860502287267026.post-63770675756450728182012-02-06T17:30:02.512-05:002012-02-06T17:30:02.512-05:00after i got off the phone with you our reading tim...after i got off the phone with you our reading time was a NIGHTMARE. I kind of lost it as did Hannah. Our afternoon got really rocky. Thankful again that His mercies are new every morning. press on friend.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11509453060233569485noreply@blogger.com