tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8969522360767704417.comments2011-07-26T09:49:54.016-04:00Joy In The JourneyMargarethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16401269943832775858noreply@blogger.comBlogger230125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8969522360767704417.post-91395873583915749012011-07-26T09:49:54.016-04:002011-07-26T09:49:54.016-04:00Amen. What great comfort there is in His promises...Amen. What great comfort there is in His promises.Katihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03340247161767879748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8969522360767704417.post-39732547615893769832011-02-17T23:57:17.124-05:002011-02-17T23:57:17.124-05:00Interesting post and great comments. Amazingly in...Interesting post and great comments. Amazingly insightful article for RD. I think that's practically epidemic among the people I know, and it's promoted in most books, movies, and TV shows. The myth of the Supermom is pervasive, and most women seem to believe that it's expected of them. I think it's rather a difficult balance to efficiently keep up with our responsibilities without taking over everything. And yes, I do believe that wives are the more responsible party. Men don't tend to abdicate responsibility if they feel needed.homefirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01963303856769352765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8969522360767704417.post-21849364266112293872011-02-11T15:15:39.362-05:002011-02-11T15:15:39.362-05:00I totally agree - and believe that FB often feeds ...I totally agree - and believe that FB often feeds the fire in areas that are tempting for us: ie., grumbling, gossiping, inappropriate relationships, etc. However, as you said, it can also be used for good . . . so I hope and pray that we believers in Christ can carefully guard our fingers! Btw, you stole one of my ideas for a post! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8969522360767704417.post-56986346033058307592011-02-07T10:48:15.193-05:002011-02-07T10:48:15.193-05:00Thank you for these thoughts Margaret, I think eve...Thank you for these thoughts Margaret, I think everything you said is spot on and I certainly hope to do better with the use of FB myself. Sometimes it might seem innocent, but depending on what someone is going through that isn't necessarily the case. I actually watched a news article about how people can feel jealous when they read their friends are going on vacation and they suddenly realize they don't ever get to go. So, I like you, really like being able to keep up, especially with my family, but I too think we have to be careful how we use it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10182800572271408332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8969522360767704417.post-60002180928994879022011-01-24T10:00:13.508-05:002011-01-24T10:00:13.508-05:00sometimes being an empty nester has it's rewar...sometimes being an empty nester has it's rewards........Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13565705999122776934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8969522360767704417.post-39588908222855156232011-01-22T17:26:28.612-05:002011-01-22T17:26:28.612-05:00Great points!!!!
Esp #2, they say things out of fr...Great points!!!!<br />Esp #2, they say things out of frustration, just as I do.<br />I am still in the beginning stages of going through the teen years, <br />and yet, I have another 10 years before Asher is 13! Yikes!<br />Definitely a season of humility.JanAlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349785942022795946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8969522360767704417.post-60373130871130910282011-01-19T16:08:27.573-05:002011-01-19T16:08:27.573-05:00"I think deep down inside, my children want m..."I think deep down inside, my children want me to be their parent not their friend. The friend thing will come later, if I've handled the conflicts in a God-honoring way."<br /><br />YES!!!!! I totally agree. Our kids have many friends, but they only have one mother, and i believe there is a sense of security that comes from knowing we love them enough to risk them not liking us in order to do what's best for them. (if that run-on sentence makes any sense) Good post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8969522360767704417.post-62786448882294866122011-01-17T22:00:19.266-05:002011-01-17T22:00:19.266-05:00Don't know the song, but like the words! (and ...Don't know the song, but like the words! (and yay for harmony. :)) Thank you for sharing your heart; I will pray that God helps you to cling to His goodness, even in the depths. I love the verse in Psalms about joy coming in the morning!<br /><br />charityAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8969522360767704417.post-39041122664408280522010-09-27T15:48:40.325-04:002010-09-27T15:48:40.325-04:00OH!!!MY!!!WORD!!!OH!!!MY!!!WORD!!!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16401269943832775858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8969522360767704417.post-24190238661004827692010-09-26T16:49:54.222-04:002010-09-26T16:49:54.222-04:00:) hehehe:) heheheNicole Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04813453738961827647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8969522360767704417.post-82930925333021716942010-09-25T09:03:25.419-04:002010-09-25T09:03:25.419-04:00Impressive!!! And from across the country, to boo...Impressive!!! And from across the country, to boot!lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08752514707581169235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8969522360767704417.post-7756731552567896522010-09-06T07:50:15.891-04:002010-09-06T07:50:15.891-04:00Hi Margaret! It's been a long time since I...Hi Margaret! It's been a long time since I've talked to you, and I just happened across this blog. I say, "very well written!" We are empty nesters and enjoying every minute. This is literally a wonderful life. We still see and talk to our kids a lot, and I spend one day a week playing grandma, but this stage is God's reward for all the kiddie years. I hope our children enjoy this time in their lives someday. The empty nest is not empty as long when there's a pair. God Bless!<br />Mary ElaineMEMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03432957282839524167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8969522360767704417.post-91508932384004535352010-08-26T07:34:01.457-04:002010-08-26T07:34:01.457-04:00Thanks for sharing, Margaret. Good stuff! I also ...Thanks for sharing, Margaret. Good stuff! I also really appreciated in Danny's sermon a couple weeks ago where he called out dads to make sure their kids know that "dad loves mom more than dad loves the kids". It is a picture of the Gospel!Katihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03340247161767879748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8969522360767704417.post-39624365297849836882010-08-25T16:24:34.504-04:002010-08-25T16:24:34.504-04:00I agree with Sara! Danny and I have realized even ...I agree with Sara! Danny and I have realized even more during the last couple of months the importance of being intentional about spending time together, just the 2 of us. It's hard when you have the constant needs of little ones to care for, but so necessary.Charityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04763035296010146704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8969522360767704417.post-17910666548595849582010-08-25T09:56:38.809-04:002010-08-25T09:56:38.809-04:00A good reminder... Thank you, Margaret. Your marri...A good reminder... Thank you, Margaret. Your marriage is an example to me!Rod and Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03095853054054943295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8969522360767704417.post-73550728416877847302010-08-17T15:21:38.713-04:002010-08-17T15:21:38.713-04:00well?well?Katihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03340247161767879748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8969522360767704417.post-11279310358925571112010-02-26T15:38:56.339-05:002010-02-26T15:38:56.339-05:00So glad I checked in, it was a blessing to read th...So glad I checked in, it was a blessing to read this! Beautiful!<br /><br />and....it only takes 2.5 days to get to Cali?<br /><br />and.....I am excited to meet your new grandbaby!JanAlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349785942022795946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8969522360767704417.post-20375459485508775332010-02-06T18:39:20.779-05:002010-02-06T18:39:20.779-05:00Love the post, love the pictures!
Does this mean...Love the post, love the pictures! <br /><br />Does this mean we all get to call you "Nana" now??Charityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04763035296010146704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8969522360767704417.post-33728119174524043252010-01-13T19:56:38.520-05:002010-01-13T19:56:38.520-05:00I think Charity's answer is right on, and sinc...I think Charity's answer is right on, and since the problems lie in Genesis with the Fall and resultant curse, the only hope is the Gospel of Jesus Christ that lifts the curse and overcomes the effects of the Fall.<br /><br />But this is a long road requiring a lot of patience and forgiveness because our culture is very feminized (meaning that we raise men, in general, to be whining crybaby sissies who want to sleep til noon in their mom's basement and play x-box all night). This is the full life that feminists promised women. Aren't you thankful for them?DLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00775191828560028746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8969522360767704417.post-16189575268968416052009-12-07T22:27:40.217-05:002009-12-07T22:27:40.217-05:00got me thinking... thanks 4 sharing!got me thinking... thanks 4 sharing!Rod and Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03095853054054943295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8969522360767704417.post-26949397145219746782009-12-03T16:43:24.255-05:002009-12-03T16:43:24.255-05:00The answer to the first 4 questions is YES. It goe...The answer to the first 4 questions is YES. It goes back to Genesis 3 . . . the natural default for women is toi want to rule the roost, and the natural default for men is to let us! As for asking for help, I believe there is a submissive way (and an UNsubmissive way) to do so.Charityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04763035296010146704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8969522360767704417.post-83627266179299228692009-12-01T18:41:31.117-05:002009-12-01T18:41:31.117-05:00I knew someone who took up the slack when her husb...I knew someone who took up the slack when her husband started working longer hours. The more he worked, the more she did around the house and with this kids....He had so much extra time at work he found another woman who needed him.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13565705999122776934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8969522360767704417.post-47075898531130941462009-10-13T15:46:50.739-04:002009-10-13T15:46:50.739-04:00Margaret, I know the feeling . . . there's so ...Margaret, I know the feeling . . . there's so much to say, yet when I sit down to write it out, the words fall short somehow. Which is why lately stuck to posting pictures and chronicling family events! If / when you get your thoughts organized and written down, I look forward to reading them. <br /><br />(Anna, I enjoy FB, but for me, it will never replace blogging!)Charityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04763035296010146704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8969522360767704417.post-8379000537047289432009-10-13T14:20:16.154-04:002009-10-13T14:20:16.154-04:00I think blogging has taken a break, or been replac...I think blogging has taken a break, or been replaced with FB.<br />But I !FINALLY! updated my blog this weekend.<br /><br />Like you I thought about doing it many times,but could never get it organized with so many things to post about.<br /><br />What a glorious God we serve ~ who gives us so many blessings we can't even get them all in print!~~anna~~https://www.blogger.com/profile/00810332037766841192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8969522360767704417.post-14397737598675947172009-10-12T10:08:09.724-04:002009-10-12T10:08:09.724-04:00margeret, every time I check your blog it looks di...margeret, every time I check your blog it looks different! I like the new one! <br />Love you... lots!Rod and Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03095853054054943295noreply@blogger.com