tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834179075939215308.post2488736675139280179..comments2023-04-17T02:48:55.981-07:00Comments on Miracle of the moment...: We've come a long way, babyKendrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13341163555258432231noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834179075939215308.post-65175636276697110252011-06-12T13:24:48.579-07:002011-06-12T13:24:48.579-07:00Hey girl,
I'm catching up on a little blog rea...Hey girl,<br />I'm catching up on a little blog reading--have been way behind, so I'm just now reading this. I needed to read this--TODAY. I cracked up at your description of sitting on Oprah's couch--ha! I tend to make it that melodramatic too. I've been really struggling lately, and I needed some encouragement. Thanks!<br />JulieGuy and Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12849635861124242114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834179075939215308.post-36217744540169344292011-06-05T20:56:40.486-07:002011-06-05T20:56:40.486-07:00Faith is a journey, not a destination. And there i...Faith is a journey, not a destination. And there is nothing like having a child to strengthen your faith in the only one who matters-Christ. <br />I am going to pray for you about this this week...because I too, have walked in those shoes. Sometimes I find myself pulling them out again when I start playing the comparison game with other moms.<br />Kendra, God gave you those two BEAUTIFUL babies because HE knew that YOU would be the best mommy for them. Isn't that amazing??? You, Kendra, were chosen to show love to these children God created. You don't need any book to tell you how to raise a child. Be a reflection of Christ, and you will be doing great!<br />Hugs,<br />SarahSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10870727586415760333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834179075939215308.post-18482500541547432012011-06-03T10:50:50.457-07:002011-06-03T10:50:50.457-07:00Any Mom who tells you she has this mothering thing...Any Mom who tells you she has this mothering thing down? She's either lying or she doesn't realize it's all about to change. Every time I think I have a handle on the routine, what works - what doesn't - how to handle everything, my daughter changes. This growing up stuff is hard work too, and they are always processing what's around them. One of my favorite quotes ever on mothering is: "I did the best I knew how. And when I knew better, I did better." It helps me remember that mistakes will happen, I will make choices I regret, but I need to learn from them - and do better. Never perfect, never done, never all knowing. The best I can now, and keep learning to do better.Kayceehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02469960707724284744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834179075939215308.post-19085353326176691992011-06-02T18:52:46.369-07:002011-06-02T18:52:46.369-07:00Oh if each child could just come with their indivi...Oh if each child could just come with their individual instruction manual!!! So much of parenting is figuring out what works as you go along. <br /><br />If you reflect on our household "time out" rules, you may or may not recall that what worked for one did not work for another. For some isolation on the stairs was the answer; for another it was being able to SEE what was going on but not participating until the clock dinged; for another it was "go to your room come out when you are happy". <br /><br />Luke and Abbey may be twins, but they are different children who happened to be born at nearly the same moment.<br /><br />No matter how horrible or wonderful a "stage" is, it will be gone before you know it...and they will be off to something else.<br /><br />If you spend too much time pre-analysing the situation, you may miss some of the funny things going on around you. They may not seem funny at the moment; however, in your old age (like me) you will chuckle.<br /><br />You are doing a fantastic time. You sound like you have the typical first-time parent worries TIMES TWO!!!<br /><br />I love you,<br />momLinda Lee Brown Ayershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15389420716318501783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834179075939215308.post-36799736995008177282011-06-02T12:04:34.397-07:002011-06-02T12:04:34.397-07:00I love your dad's comment. Right on.I love your dad's comment. Right on.Aunt Carolnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834179075939215308.post-87785248355530764362011-06-02T08:13:01.502-07:002011-06-02T08:13:01.502-07:00HI Kendra,
I completely understand how you feel. ...HI Kendra,<br /><br />I completely understand how you feel. I have three babies who are not babies anymore, 7,10 and (oh my) 13 :) but one book that REALLY helped me as a mama and a Christian was "The Battlefield of the Mind" by Joyce Meyer. I don't read a lot of her stuff but this one book nailed this subject on the head!<br /><br />Hope this helps . . .<br /><br />MelissaDesign from the Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12858415161361507357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834179075939215308.post-70026894870231343102011-06-02T07:09:35.564-07:002011-06-02T07:09:35.564-07:00Thanks for sharing, Kendra!! It was sooooo good c...Thanks for sharing, Kendra!! It was sooooo good chatting with you yesterday! I can't even tell you how good. Praying for peace for your heart today.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12614164385169012854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834179075939215308.post-73193444933025785182011-06-02T06:43:34.900-07:002011-06-02T06:43:34.900-07:00Oh, Kendra, I love the quote: "you can't ...Oh, Kendra, I love the quote: "you can't believe everything you think!" That is exactly what I need to hear as I continue to settle into life with a newborn again. My emotions this time around have been so much higher than with my first DD. I thank you for your transparency on this issue. Hope you and the little ones are having a great start to the summer. :) LanaLana https://www.blogger.com/profile/03310796570831353526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834179075939215308.post-62890465467356939272011-06-02T06:13:18.464-07:002011-06-02T06:13:18.464-07:00Kendra, this is lovely!
I, too, struggle with th...Kendra, this is lovely! <br /><br />I, too, struggle with the awesome responsibility that comes with parenting, and molding two people, whose personalities shine more and more each day. <br /><br />I pray every day that God will give me the wisdom to make the right choices. <br /><br />I love that you juxtaposed listening to your CD this year vs. last year. Look how much YOU'VE grown. In reading your blog over the past year, it's so evident how much God has grown you, Kendra. <br /><br />Blessings!Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10227900123820813021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834179075939215308.post-53862907052190033522011-06-01T21:42:52.467-07:002011-06-01T21:42:52.467-07:00It's very clear to me that God has your back, ...It's very clear to me that God has your back, Kendra. You'll be more than OK.<br /><br />LOVE,<br />DADVanessa's Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00025404419290400118noreply@blogger.com