Comments on: Let’s Change the World! http://www.mamablogga.com/lets-change-the-world/ mom's search for meaning Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:19:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Dawn http://www.mamablogga.com/lets-change-the-world/#comment-989 Dawn Sat, 30 Jun 2007 11:52:21 +0000 http://www.mamablogga.com/lets-change-the-world/#comment-989 I think that my struggle isn't necessarily with the individual things we do as mothers - cleaning, washing, cooking, yadda yadda yadda - it's 1) yes, it's a thankless job that 2) when I'm done with, I'll be nearly SIXTY and will be left with part time retail work for the rest of my life because 3) I stayed at home with my children for (by that time) nearly 30 years! I treasure my children and know that I am doing the hardest job (the hell with Deadliest catch) but where will I be when they start their lives and mine is, essentially, over. I think that my struggle isn’t necessarily with the individual things we do as mothers – cleaning, washing, cooking, yadda yadda yadda – it’s 1) yes, it’s a thankless job that 2) when I’m done with, I’ll be nearly SIXTY and will be left with part time retail work for the rest of my life because 3) I stayed at home with my children for (by that time) nearly 30 years!
I treasure my children and know that I am doing the hardest job (the hell with Deadliest catch) but where will I be when they start their lives and mine is, essentially, over.

]]> By: Jordan http://www.mamablogga.com/lets-change-the-world/#comment-907 Jordan Tue, 26 Jun 2007 23:03:07 +0000 http://www.mamablogga.com/lets-change-the-world/#comment-907 Mary—What a coincidence! That book (by Karol Ladd) was one of the prizes in my April comment contest! I appreciate your comment. What I'm shooting for is to become part of as many women's supportive network as possible. Thank you! Mary—What a coincidence! That book (by Karol Ladd) was one of the prizes in my April comment contest!

I appreciate your comment. What I’m shooting for is to become part of as many women’s supportive network as possible.

Thank you!

]]> By: Mary McCarthy http://www.mamablogga.com/lets-change-the-world/#comment-906 Mary McCarthy Tue, 26 Jun 2007 22:59:09 +0000 http://www.mamablogga.com/lets-change-the-world/#comment-906 Hi Jordan, The most important thing I do to feel fulfilled in my vocation as a mother is talk to my spouse (and my friends), but most importantly, I try to read uplifting books about being a positive mother. Right now my bathroom book is "Power of Becoming a Positive Mom" by Karol something. Then anything by Sally Clarkson is gold in my eyes! Reading for me is the biggest way I get encouraged about this very special vocation right now in my life. Our society certainly doesn't support the qualities needed to be a full-time mom (patience, frugality, etc.). So we have to find and develop those qualities with the help of Christ and a supportive network. Best wishes to you and a great topic! Hi Jordan,
The most important thing I do to feel fulfilled in my vocation as a mother is talk to my spouse (and my friends), but most importantly, I try to read uplifting books about being a positive mother. Right now my bathroom book is “Power of Becoming a Positive Mom” by Karol something. Then anything by Sally Clarkson is gold in my eyes! Reading for me is the biggest way I get encouraged about this very special vocation right now in my life. Our society certainly doesn’t support the qualities needed to be a full-time mom (patience, frugality, etc.). So we have to find and develop those qualities with the help of Christ and a supportive network. Best wishes to you and a great topic!

]]> By: Jordan http://www.mamablogga.com/lets-change-the-world/#comment-885 Jordan Tue, 26 Jun 2007 02:29:06 +0000 http://www.mamablogga.com/lets-change-the-world/#comment-885 Stacey, you've captured exactly why I asked the question! And I'm here for you! Stacey, you’ve captured exactly why I asked the question! And I’m here for you!

]]> By: Stacey http://www.mamablogga.com/lets-change-the-world/#comment-883 Stacey Tue, 26 Jun 2007 02:20:30 +0000 http://www.mamablogga.com/lets-change-the-world/#comment-883 Thank you for asking this question! I have struggled with this same question for the past 2 years since I decided to stay home with my children. I think the first thing I had to start to realize that there is value in the things I do at home. Not everyone has the ability or the bravery to stay home on call to their family 24/7. That in itself is a talent, just like needing a talent to do any other out of home work. I struggle at times with the sacrifices we have had to make as a family financially since I don't work for pay. It's hard to not want to "keep up with the Jones". It's nice to have contact with other women who are in the same point in life. We can support each other when we don't feel so strong. Thank you for asking this question! I have struggled with this same question for the past 2 years since I decided to stay home with my children. I think the first thing I had to start to realize that there is value in the things I do at home. Not everyone has the ability or the bravery to stay home on call to their family 24/7. That in itself is a talent, just like needing a talent to do any other out of home work. I struggle at times with the sacrifices we have had to make as a family financially since I don’t work for pay. It’s hard to not want to “keep up with the Jones”. It’s nice to have contact with other women who are in the same point in life. We can support each other when we don’t feel so strong.

]]> By: Jordan http://www.mamablogga.com/lets-change-the-world/#comment-884 Jordan Tue, 26 Jun 2007 02:18:12 +0000 http://www.mamablogga.com/lets-change-the-world/#comment-884 <p>I know. My son's not even 18 months and I know (and I know I'm only going to become more intimately acquainted with the feeling!).</p> <p>It took me a little while, but I have another idea that may help there, too. Oh boy, this is really getting exciting!</p> I know. My son’s not even 18 months and I know (and I know I’m only going to become more intimately acquainted with the feeling!).

It took me a little while, but I have another idea that may help there, too. Oh boy, this is really getting exciting!

]]> By: Tristi Pinkston http://www.mamablogga.com/lets-change-the-world/#comment-877 Tristi Pinkston Mon, 25 Jun 2007 05:14:37 +0000 http://www.mamablogga.com/lets-change-the-world/#comment-877 First off, thank you for your mission with this question. I think we as mothers need all the help we can get! The thing I'm struggling with right now — feeling like I'm talking to brick walls. They forget everything I say as soon as I say it, and it just gets really frustrating, you know? First off, thank you for your mission with this question. I think we as mothers need all the help we can get!

The thing I’m struggling with right now — feeling like I’m talking to brick walls. They forget everything I say as soon as I say it, and it just gets really frustrating, you know?

]]> By: Everyday Disasters » Carnival of Family Life - June 25 2007 http://www.mamablogga.com/lets-change-the-world/#comment-876 Everyday Disasters » Carnival of Family Life - June 25 2007 Sun, 24 Jun 2007 21:30:15 +0000 http://www.mamablogga.com/lets-change-the-world/#comment-876 [...] to answer your questions, Jordan posts  Let’s Change the World! at [...] [...] to answer your questions, Jordan posts  Let’s Change the World! at [...]

]]> By: Jordan http://www.mamablogga.com/lets-change-the-world/#comment-874 Jordan Sun, 24 Jun 2007 05:01:01 +0000 http://www.mamablogga.com/lets-change-the-world/#comment-874 Sandi—Thank you for your honesty! (Hey, look, you got a 'thank you' today! :) ) It does seem so much easier to serve the ones who express appreciation more. I'm getting all filled up with ideas! Keep them coming, ladies, I think your candor is wonderful (and brave!). Sandi—Thank you for your honesty! (Hey, look, you got a ‘thank you’ today! :) ) It does seem so much easier to serve the ones who express appreciation more.

I’m getting all filled up with ideas! Keep them coming, ladies, I think your candor is wonderful (and brave!).

]]> By: (((((HUGS))))) sandi http://www.mamablogga.com/lets-change-the-world/#comment-873 (((((HUGS))))) sandi Sun, 24 Jun 2007 04:56:30 +0000 http://www.mamablogga.com/lets-change-the-world/#comment-873 I'm embarrassed to admit it, but I struggle with the fact that it's a thankless job. I know we're not supposed to do things for recognition, and still I find it easier sometimes to serve others over family more, because they show appreciation for it. OH that is REALLY BAD! (((((HUGS))))) sandi I’m embarrassed to admit it, but I struggle with the fact that it’s a thankless job. I know we’re not supposed to do things for recognition, and still I find it easier sometimes to serve others over family more, because they show appreciation for it. OH that is REALLY BAD! (((((HUGS))))) sandi

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