tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34025405.post3092873752215079760..comments2024-02-13T03:44:32.683-05:00Comments on Surviving Motherhood: This, too, Shall Pass?Karen Hossinkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18049412644792482270noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34025405.post-70982511535471665762008-09-26T19:29:00.000-04:002008-09-26T19:29:00.000-04:00At the loss of my 7th or so pregnancy, that one at...At the loss of my 7th or so pregnancy, that one at 19 weeks, I was given the Precious Moments statue “This Too Shall Shall Pass”. Eleven years later, as my one and only surviving child of 14 or so pregnancies sits on my lap weeping from an adolescent hormonal anger event, I tell her “this too shall pass” remembering my little statue and the pause those words gave me (unfortunately it was broken after throwing it at the person who gave it to me: my husband - in a fit of unprescedented frustration and anger due to the inevitable male-female role thing we find happening in long marriages: who’s responsible for what…but that’s another story we can all tell- someone just ASK me!!!). So to calm my eleven year old daughter down, I Googled [oh man, to NOT know the Google luxery…]those infamous words and this blog came up. What lovely and true words.<BR/>I would like to add however, that no matter much we regret wishing the hard moments would pass by quickly, no guilt for feeling this way should EVER be allowed a nanosecond of time to fill our hearts. Even the most perfectly “easy” child is raised perceptively QUICKLY, and the mothers of them ALSO wonder HOW THE HECK DID I GET TO BE WHERE I AM NOW!!!! The years fly by JUST as fast for those who had it “easy” as those who wished it to! In the end, when those first feverish 21 or so years of our oldest or only one’s life goes by, we all wonder the exact same thing. And I’m not even there yet; these are truisms I hear, and really feel to be true, from my Mother in Law, the dearest woman I know.<BR/>Don’t waste a second on guilt. The love good people give their children is what perpetuates US. God is LOVE, God is the POWER of love, the end.<BR/>Deborah Wimberger Amityville, NYAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34025405.post-35168763029395003862008-09-05T01:22:00.000-04:002008-09-05T01:22:00.000-04:00Oh, so true.I am so excited for your book release,...Oh, so true.<BR/><BR/>I am so excited for your book release, I can only imagine how thrilled you are!Jackie https://www.blogger.com/profile/06689420082726915164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34025405.post-54030751466255338882008-09-04T21:30:00.000-04:002008-09-04T21:30:00.000-04:00I heard "this, too, shall pass" from my mother mor...I heard "this, too, shall pass" from my mother more times than I can count while growing up. And I find myself thinking it while in the throes of nightly feedings, but I always remind myself that all moments are precious - even the not so pleasant ones. Thanks for the reminder of this!kreedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13645396422406173022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34025405.post-51124423806084954442008-09-04T13:51:00.000-04:002008-09-04T13:51:00.000-04:00I want to be present with God, no longer look over...I want to be present with God, no longer look over my shoulder or worrying about my future. <BR/><BR/>I can't wait to hear more...<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing, <BR/>RonelRonelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05805496754201802031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34025405.post-62418437918612783882008-09-04T10:39:00.000-04:002008-09-04T10:39:00.000-04:00YOu're right! My first son didn't start totally sl...YOu're right! My first son didn't start totally sleeping through the night until he was three. Just his personality. But it made things difficult when I had a newborn. Those days did pass. Sometimes I wish they hadn't.<BR/>Wishing for tomorrow takes away the blessing of today, sometimes. Thanks for reminding me to be thankful for my attention-sapping, adorable toddlers :-)Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34025405.post-3802919776447099232008-09-04T08:23:00.000-04:002008-09-04T08:23:00.000-04:00Amen. It is so easy to always be looking forward ...Amen. It is so easy to always be looking forward to something else instead of enjoying the now. When truly all we ever have is the now. NOW for me is recovery...being still with this injury is not a fun place for me but...maybe there is much for God to teach me and my children through this. Loved this post. Thank you.luvmy4sonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10261302721883036680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34025405.post-89710357878875228392008-09-03T23:34:00.000-04:002008-09-03T23:34:00.000-04:00Good word, Karen. Can't wait to see what you're go...Good word, Karen. Can't wait to see what you're going to do for your give-away! Lots of fun going on over at your place!Stonefoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01315274338937631860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34025405.post-46813051206270995282008-09-03T17:16:00.000-04:002008-09-03T17:16:00.000-04:00Well.....you know that this hit home with me. =) I...Well.....you know that this hit home with me. =) <BR/><BR/>I love your insight on this. SOOOO true. I am just at a rough phase of motherhood, or so it seems, but I think you are so right, there is always going to be "something" to wish away.<BR/><BR/>I can't wait to get my hands on that book! Sounds awesome!ThreeGirlyGirlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18083155721729508314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34025405.post-81937226007778940892008-09-03T16:53:00.000-04:002008-09-03T16:53:00.000-04:00Thanks for the reminder to enjoy the moment. I th...Thanks for the reminder to enjoy the moment. I think I've followed your footsteps in the "this too shall pass" mantra - but I've realized that I've been missing out on the joy of the moment.Mozi Esmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16078786257885681829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34025405.post-44984051814268109872008-09-03T14:59:00.000-04:002008-09-03T14:59:00.000-04:00After Amanda turned 18, it suddenly occurred to me...After Amanda turned 18, it suddenly occurred to me how fast it goes! I am trying everyday to enjoy each day with them. Whatever stage, whatever joy or problem.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34025405.post-19015486140781625162008-09-03T13:47:00.000-04:002008-09-03T13:47:00.000-04:00I'm looking forward to it!I'm looking forward to it!Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11428773334848494136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34025405.post-15625021674125725112008-09-03T12:54:00.000-04:002008-09-03T12:54:00.000-04:00Amen sister!Even more ready for this book now :)I ...Amen sister!<BR/><BR/>Even more ready for this book now :)<BR/><BR/>I am sure many mums will be blessed by it, and you.<BR/><BR/>JxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06833388514253606318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34025405.post-63059036357838585382008-09-03T12:40:00.000-04:002008-09-03T12:40:00.000-04:00Very encouraging, Karen. Thank you. And I soooo ne...Very encouraging, Karen. Thank you. And I soooo needed this reminder today as I am struggling with my patience level as I home school...Mrs.Naz@BecomingMehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05425021902893463197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34025405.post-2357826870868445692008-09-03T11:54:00.000-04:002008-09-03T11:54:00.000-04:00So encouraging! I've been challenged during my par...So encouraging! I've been challenged during my parenting years to answer the question "And what if it doesn't pass?" What if issues my children are struggling with don't go away in a year or two? Will I still love my child? Will I still treasure the joy of being their parent? The answer is "Yes!" and the fresh perspective changes my attitude, just like your post did today. Thanks.Irishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17401356753813464657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34025405.post-90440523871242698972008-09-03T11:16:00.000-04:002008-09-03T11:16:00.000-04:00I have uttered those words too many times to count...I have uttered those words too many times to count. And I too ask God daily to help me to cherish these days, not wish them away. (it's a lot easier now that school started!) Look forward to your new release! Congrats!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34025405.post-22870964540511461942008-09-03T11:04:00.000-04:002008-09-03T11:04:00.000-04:00Incredibly wise and encouraging words, Karen. I h...Incredibly wise and encouraging words, Karen. I have unfortunately been in that "wishing away" phase already, and my kids aren't even that old yet. I had 4 girls in 4 1/2 years, so all I could see was chaos and craziness. Thankfully God didn't let me stay there and drew my eyes to Him once again. He renewed my mind and joy came as I gave each and every diaper change to Him :) Thank you again, and can't wait for your new book!!!Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00278188633125919024noreply@blogger.com