tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408012021549826607.post4923402284149354770..comments2023-10-23T09:15:43.915-05:00Comments on A New Song To Sing: Today's Ramblings and Being SelfishRebekahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09904636783147261812noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408012021549826607.post-19134764791644828412011-03-20T17:12:15.182-05:002011-03-20T17:12:15.182-05:00Sorry that I am commenting late on this....but I c...Sorry that I am commenting late on this....but I can TOTALLY and COMPLETELY relate!! And your last comment {telling your readers not to tell you what to be thankful for} is almost exactly what I wrote in a recent post!! Ha. I feel your sadness and happiness at the same time. It is hard to get past the monotony of the everyday....and sometimes feel like you never EVER leave the house!? And for sure you know you are not alone....but know that I am going to send out a prayer for you right now! <br />AND...I just read your most recent post about sharing secrets...it was beautifully written and very heartfelt. I so enjoy reading your posts.Ashley Tremainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04413692569584676532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408012021549826607.post-56360716814896099582011-03-06T09:00:25.289-06:002011-03-06T09:00:25.289-06:00Honestly, I've been there. And, I don't th...Honestly, I've been there. And, I don't think it's selfish, at all! You love your family, but you still want to know you're "you"... and I think God put that desire in each one of us. We long for significance, and individuality. To be known.<br /><br />Even though I've been out in the "working world" for the past 3 years ('cause my kids are finally both in school, full-time, grades 5 & 7), I still sometimes feel "lost"... like I don't have a real identity other than "mom" or "wife". I long to do something MORE... <br /><br />So, you're definitely not alone. Best I can suggest is just to hang in there... remember that God has a purpose for you (Jeremiah 29:11). And, enjoy the moments. ;)<br /><br />I'm trying all of this, myself, btw. ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408012021549826607.post-59781892429882704972011-03-04T22:49:23.874-06:002011-03-04T22:49:23.874-06:00Everything I would have said, has been. I am prayi...Everything I would have said, has been. I am praying for you.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06026440688541481214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408012021549826607.post-79527847331965033562011-03-03T21:04:43.317-06:002011-03-03T21:04:43.317-06:00Elisa - thank you. Prayers are appreciated.
Jamie...Elisa - thank you. Prayers are appreciated.<br /><br />Jamie - love you!<br /><br />Brandi - YES! Let's commiserate! :-)<br /><br />Morgan - Thanks. Enjoying reading your blog.<br /><br />Tricia - Thanks for making me feel better! :-)<br /><br />Tara - thanks! Maybe I'll join you on next week's link up.<br /><br />TFTD - loved your comment!<br /><br />DLM - it's always good to know we're not alone in this journey.Rebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09904636783147261812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408012021549826607.post-43921620259814396082011-03-03T09:35:49.849-06:002011-03-03T09:35:49.849-06:00Let's see...the words I would say to you.....T...Let's see...the words I would say to you.....THANKS- Thank you for this! I hope these 2 words are encouragement to you! This is the reason I come back to your blog-YOU ARE TRANSPARENT! I have many blogs I read-many are encouraging to me-and then at times-I wonder-what is wrong with me-how come I cannot just be content with my circumstances-find the JOY in the moment-just be thankful-and then the enemy goes to work-(if I allow it, and sometimes-sadly-I do)-then comes either self-pity or guilt for the thoughts-which sometimes come out in my words and actions-BUT-I do want to have JOY-be thankful, and content-and it is a process-I am learning and it is my responsibility to choose life over death. BUT-THANK YOU for this-I am so blessed to know that I am not the only mom, wife, ect...who ever feels this way! I am so blessed that you have enough courage (yes it is courage)to put it out here! Thank you again-have a blessed day!Dawning Light Ministrieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15147919749890146204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408012021549826607.post-6247097083622831072011-03-03T01:46:39.177-06:002011-03-03T01:46:39.177-06:00oops I spelled children wrong. so sorry. it is lat...oops I spelled children wrong. so sorry. it is late here... ready for bed.Thoughts for the dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07166340365607117445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408012021549826607.post-62870309356511094052011-03-03T01:44:51.723-06:002011-03-03T01:44:51.723-06:00I LOVE this... it is refreshing. LIKE when do I ge...I LOVE this... it is refreshing. LIKE when do I get a life NOW?<br />your chidrend are little remember... they WILL grow. Believe me they will.<br />This is such a small window of time for you to enjoy and relish in their 'sweetness' You will someday say ... where did time go?<br />And wonder what happened to the 'fun days' of long ago?<br />Take careThoughts for the dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07166340365607117445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408012021549826607.post-68062473566838540932011-03-02T18:51:10.477-06:002011-03-02T18:51:10.477-06:00Ugh...did we take the same exit cuz I feel your pa...Ugh...did we take the same exit cuz I feel your pain. I would give ya an amen. I refer to this as venting...and I do it when necessary so don't feel bad for it. However, if you decide you wanna tell the xyz your thankful for you should join me in the thankful Thursday hop this week! Otherwise my advice is to hide in a closet w/ a sweet treat and enjoy :) <br />{tara} from <a href="http://www.undeservingrace.com/" rel="nofollow">Undeserving Grace</a>Undeserving Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13835983039416481139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408012021549826607.post-74087008036176936512011-03-02T18:41:21.299-06:002011-03-02T18:41:21.299-06:00I totally understand! I am right there with you.....I totally understand! I am right there with you... just this afternoon I sent the boys to separate rooms to rest for an hour because they couldn't stop fighting, and I felt guilty for enjoying their punishment! It was a wonderful, quiet, still hour...<br /><br />We all need some "me" time to be refreshed and refueled so that we can be the wives and moms and teachers God has called us to be...<br /><br />and just so you know, right now I am thinking of sending mine to bed an hour early for more fighting!!!!!Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00806809019557923893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408012021549826607.post-65995350569468803722011-03-02T17:48:12.980-06:002011-03-02T17:48:12.980-06:00I have the very same feelings every day...I'm ...I have the very same feelings every day...I'm right there with you!! Here are my thoughts...http://rootsbelowskyabove.blogspot.com/2010/08/is-grass-really-greener.html<br /><br />Good luck keeping sane!Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07432119547105232079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408012021549826607.post-83004027494577573952011-03-02T17:43:34.245-06:002011-03-02T17:43:34.245-06:00For real, we need to meet and have dessert that is...For real, we need to meet and have dessert that is much too fattening and coffee that is much too sweet. I work part time, have a husband gone two nights a week and serves all day at church on Sunday, a daughter that dances two nights a week, a son that challenges me daily, and a dog that will not stop jumping my fence. I am impressed that you were folding laundry. Mine stays in baskets much too long, I need to dust, I could go, but why bother. :)<br /><br />Sister, I feel ya. This should be your safe place to say what's on your heart without fear of judgment. Hugs friend!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408012021549826607.post-46975222656383376862011-03-02T16:26:56.579-06:002011-03-02T16:26:56.579-06:00Can I quote a Scripture (not to remind you not to ...Can I quote a Scripture (not to remind you not to be selfish because I don't even think you are selfish here) but to strengthen you? Just want to know for future's sake.<br /><br />Anyhow, praying and want you to know that what you are feeling is completely normal. Every stay at home mom feels this way at some point. Probably every mom feels this way at some point. A single mom called me last night about this feeling overwhelmed - she doesn't even have a husband to relieve her at night time. But I don't think it is selfish to feel this way - but your self is trying to tell you that you have needs to take care of yourself as well. I guess spiritually when you are at the end of your rope and feel overwhelmed, the only way to keep going is to lay yourself on his altar and tell him exactly how you feel and let your self be a sacrifice and sweet fragrance to him in the midst of a desire/need to pull back. "Lead me to the Rock that is higher than I." (Ps 61:2) - this verse strengthens me when I am overwhelmed.<br /><br />But also your kids are old enough to let you go to the bathroom alone, right? Set boundaries with them so that you can have some peace - like 20 minutes or however long in the afternoon everyone has to read a book in their room and you can do whatever you want to do - blog, write, sing, be still and quiet, just whatever. We all need space, if even a teeny bit.<br /><br />I am trying to give practical advise - not judgment. I'm not trying to be preachy - hope I come across the way I intend. :) Love you!Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18023785506466927969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408012021549826607.post-30356806197589344982011-03-02T14:16:52.398-06:002011-03-02T14:16:52.398-06:00I feel you... I was there while working full-time ...I feel you... I was there while working full-time and wondering how my coworkers qualified as sane adults and how I could possibly maintain serving God full-time, being a wife/ homemaker full-time, and hold down a full-time job. It's a rough place to be, overwhelmed and missing yourself. I've got your back in prayer, ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com