tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34025405.post1650080556390830636..comments2024-02-13T03:44:32.683-05:00Comments on Surviving Motherhood: Still LookingKaren Hossinkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18049412644792482270noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34025405.post-12400603231423441702010-10-30T21:49:55.181-04:002010-10-30T21:49:55.181-04:00Gianna - Asking, asking. So glad God knows the ans...Gianna - Asking, asking. So glad God knows the answers!Karen Hossinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18049412644792482270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34025405.post-58450202739789178562010-10-30T17:11:59.946-04:002010-10-30T17:11:59.946-04:00Oh, I love this post. Just yesterday I was asking...Oh, I love this post. Just yesterday I was asking myself the question of can i give it to Brin and it be okay even though she knws I am upset about it? is it grace or is it being a push over? <br />Thanks!giannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01745654173969916703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34025405.post-55735126596859699612010-10-27T18:54:33.193-04:002010-10-27T18:54:33.193-04:00Wendy - I didn't realize it, but I was hoping!...Wendy - I didn't realize it, but I was hoping! Indeed, it is good to know we don't struggle alone.<br />Too dog-eared? I understand that of which you speak! *grin*<br /><br />Jodi - Mother-guilt and I are familiar acquaintances. I'm trying to distance myself.<br />So glad you had the talk!<br /><br />Mary - That makes perfect sense. I love how you put it - letting them reap the consequences, and loving them in spite of the mistake.<br /><br />Patricia - One of 'em. Yep!<br />You'll be among the first to know if I find that book. *grin*<br /><br />Debby Ann - Guess we'll always be wanting for that book. So glad God gives wisdom when we ask for it!Karen Hossinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18049412644792482270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34025405.post-43073757728915541982010-10-27T17:23:25.359-04:002010-10-27T17:23:25.359-04:00Our son being 9yrs and our daughter 26yrs, married...Our son being 9yrs and our daughter 26yrs, married and making plans to start a family. Well both being very different...of course!! Yet I must confess there have been and still are times when I could have used an instruction book...*grin* <br /><br />If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally and unbraideth not and it shall be given him. James 1:5 <br /><br />Blessings and much joy, <br />Debby AnnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34025405.post-21253862873362385422010-10-27T14:18:52.974-04:002010-10-27T14:18:52.974-04:00Oh boy...a subject so close to my heart, indeed! T...Oh boy...a subject so close to my heart, indeed! This is one of the toughest parts of parenting, isn't it? If you find that book, let me know!! lol! I'd love to share it! Heck, I'll make a bunch of copies for all of us!! lol!Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09662206547720030431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34025405.post-26775144384877979412010-10-27T12:41:56.600-04:002010-10-27T12:41:56.600-04:00Ah yes . . . the proverbial line in the sand. . . ...Ah yes . . . the proverbial line in the sand. . . where does it happen? How do we know if we've crossed it?<br /><br />I think it's a wonderful thing to show grace to our children - just like our Father shows us, but I also remember that sometimes He shows us grace after we've messed up - not necessarily keeping us from messing up - but afterwards. . . he doesn't belittle us for making the mistake or remind us over and over again how many times we've messed up. . . . Ya know? Does that make sense (because it does in my head). LOL<br /><br />So sometimes, I let my kids make the mistake, reap the consequences of it and learn the lesson - it's a great teacher. I show grace by loving them in spite of that mistake and never shoving it in their faces as a reminder that they have perpetually screwed up.<br /><br />Other times, I just save them from the mistake. Because I'm the Mama. And it's what I love to do!<br /><br />xxx M.Mary Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05629969623523569218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34025405.post-87599394757012749652010-10-27T10:12:49.965-04:002010-10-27T10:12:49.965-04:00If you find it, let me know!!
I have horrible &...If you find it, let me know!! <br /><br />I have horrible "mother guilt" if Christen goes off and doesn't have everything she needs. I know I shouldn't. She's 16 and should be learning how to get through things like that herself. But it's so hard. <br /><br />ps. My husband and I finally had that talk. :o)TheUnSoccerMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15190900609072968289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34025405.post-20794124964755294092010-10-27T09:05:51.099-04:002010-10-27T09:05:51.099-04:00Karen, thank you for sharing this. I don't kno...Karen, thank you for sharing this. I don't know if you realize it, but it's very encouraging to know that someone else is asking those same questions. After 22 years of motherhood, you'd think I could <i>write</i> that book. Alas, I'm still seeking those answers! LOL<br /><br />And if I find a copy? I'll tell you where you can get your own. Because mine will become too dog-eared to loan. *wink*Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08026901741592239194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34025405.post-46996058768657733292010-10-27T07:36:26.262-04:002010-10-27T07:36:26.262-04:00Dori - Good morning!
Thanks so much for praying. I...Dori - Good morning!<br />Thanks so much for praying. I need it!<br />And, if I do find the book? I'll share it with you, but you'll need to promise to send it back. *wink*Karen Hossinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18049412644792482270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34025405.post-75554912797782096202010-10-27T06:59:43.604-04:002010-10-27T06:59:43.604-04:00Good morning, Karen...
If you find the instructio...Good morning, Karen...<br /><br />If you find the instruction book, send it my way! :)<br /><br />Catching up on my blog reading today! I've missed popping over here. But you are still in my prayers.<br /><br />Hope you have a wonderful day!!!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />DoriAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com