tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post6121817956543584365..comments2024-02-02T23:18:20.621-05:00Comments on Baby Bangs: To a WhisperAmandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16777762608528843328noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-24034955914601195252010-08-07T01:38:58.541-04:002010-08-07T01:38:58.541-04:00I've been reading your blog for awhile now, an...I've been reading your blog for awhile now, and I enjoy your perspective. My oldest son and your son are about the same age and one of my daughters is around your daughter's age too. I understand completely when you refer to the sometimes difficult circumstances that can't be revealed to the world. Know that you have many people out there holding you up in prayer. You have an amazing attitude and a heart for God that is truly evident in your writing. God can still use you in the silent times. God bless!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17735880420402079425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-63260341320663559422010-08-04T10:17:43.989-04:002010-08-04T10:17:43.989-04:00Same here, Little Momma Amanda, I feel the same wa...Same here, Little Momma Amanda, I feel the same way...I think it was the part where you said life is complicated, amen, for many reasons.katiegfromtennesseehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02703849303062043642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-6309367698187541782010-08-02T12:22:22.330-04:002010-08-02T12:22:22.330-04:00i find this to be one of the hardest things about ...i find this to be one of the hardest things about blogging. i don't ever want to make my life seem perfect, but some of the stuff in life is just too big to blog about. and, i want to focus on the good, so i tend to blog about those things...it's just hard sometimes!McClure Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16396331735471728881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-76254008951699690432010-07-31T22:45:10.792-04:002010-07-31T22:45:10.792-04:00The verse that came to my mind for you when i read...The verse that came to my mind for you when i read this post... Nahum 1:3, "HIS WAY is in the whirlwind and the storm...," love you, kkarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01242057715052148730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-22708308070577897272010-07-31T16:20:37.966-04:002010-07-31T16:20:37.966-04:00Marla said what I was thinking exactly.
Listening...Marla said what I was thinking exactly.<br /><br />Listening to the whispers and the shouts friend.Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11221108113261292862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-48982239175409439632010-07-30T14:02:51.908-04:002010-07-30T14:02:51.908-04:00this is so perfectly said and understood by all bl...this is so perfectly said and understood by all bloggers. sometimes the things we want to say most are the things we have to hold inside.Melissa Stoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12839619836478423452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-10313914247154250302010-07-29T22:17:15.947-04:002010-07-29T22:17:15.947-04:00amen, sista.amen, sista.FitzandMollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18418134906423614152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-10260209069930624162010-07-29T17:43:36.298-04:002010-07-29T17:43:36.298-04:00I know exactly how you feel. Sometimes I feel lik...I know exactly how you feel. Sometimes I feel like I am only supposed to write about the good times in my life when I really want to share about some of the hard times as well. I feel like sharing some of the things I have faced and am dealing with could help someone else, but I just don't know about putting out there for the whole world to see.Alanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15892051256183434045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-74071674077015254602010-07-29T12:46:44.770-04:002010-07-29T12:46:44.770-04:00I really like this post b/c I've found the sam...I really like this post b/c I've found the same struggles last year. It's tempered my blog a lot. <br /><br />Glad I'm not the only one who must "whisper," even be silent, at times.<br />~rachel~Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03590701108782562362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-87304485910276430092010-07-29T10:31:07.566-04:002010-07-29T10:31:07.566-04:00God is in the whisper, Sweet Lady :) He shines thr...God is in the whisper, Sweet Lady :) He shines through every post I've had the priviledge of reading here! You and your willing transparency is a blessing to each of us walking through this life of motherhood & ministry. Blog on! :)Catrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12048958670491526149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-30442280202726925042010-07-29T10:29:56.510-04:002010-07-29T10:29:56.510-04:00Amanda,
I know exactly what you mean. My blog ha...Amanda,<br /><br />I know exactly what you mean. My blog has become less than a whisper because the past year was so hard for me. I call it my "year of fear," but it has also been a year of grace and mercy and God's good gifts...I just haven't been able to write about them! Funny how, at times, the things closest to our hearts (even the good things) can be so difficult to share. <br /><br />Also, I was talking with a friend recently about sharing things that are part of other people's stories, too. Like you, the only conclusion we could come to was sometimes the only answer is silence.<br /><br />That being said, write the random! I have an almost five-year-old and a four-month-old...I relish your tales of toddlers! They remind me I am not alone!MississippiMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719814319622760643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-71392702803248934892010-07-29T08:53:57.658-04:002010-07-29T08:53:57.658-04:00I'm sorry you've had such a hard year and ...I'm sorry you've had such a hard year and a half. I have been praying for you all. <br />As I read this post, it made me think of James 1:2-4, "Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."<br />I know that verses like this don't make trials any easier, but hopefully they are encouraging to you. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08400427028201975373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-9411650608221337322010-07-28T21:37:13.821-04:002010-07-28T21:37:13.821-04:00I understand... I can lean toward wanting to share...I understand... I can lean toward wanting to share it all, but there are times when things should be worked out with God alone...or with God and those He has given you to live life with. <br /><br /> I have enjoyed reading your blog over the past 4 years... I just can't believe it has been that long :)Toknowhimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11430244538735098103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-79826222575193759322010-07-28T20:16:24.775-04:002010-07-28T20:16:24.775-04:00Amanda, I think that is exactly how it ought to be...Amanda, I think that is exactly how it ought to be. I think that there are a lot of lonely women(and men) out there and all of the social media options open to us can be very tempting so that the relationships right under our noses and neglected or even cut off- and I think that the lonliness is only temporarily satisfied, if at all.Tara G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09199251979718649256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-58056379325770119382010-07-28T20:16:10.116-04:002010-07-28T20:16:10.116-04:00I've felt like I've been in a whisper for ...I've felt like I've been in a whisper for a while ... I thought it was a funk but you put to words so well where I'm at. There are just some things going on that are just not wise to share on the wwwHeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07658772081575297482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-72299305830958802372010-07-28T20:02:09.700-04:002010-07-28T20:02:09.700-04:00Im pretty new to your blog but I love your writing...Im pretty new to your blog but I love your writing! I have been listening to Wisdom for Moms by Joe Mama and she read an excerpt from one of your blog posts and it was amazing! If blogging is a spiritual gift, you got it! I do agree with the dilemma though, what do I keep private? What should I share? Will my daughter not like me airing her toddlerhood out?? I try to be discerning!Susyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01389670633840666455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-31217966540787376632010-07-28T17:58:32.193-04:002010-07-28T17:58:32.193-04:00WOW, I so get it!!!
My blog is not read by many...WOW, I so get it!!! <br /><br />My blog is not read by many people, all family and friends, I think. But it was started as a way to update family about the kids and that includes some very opinionated family that I don't want to know all my business. I also have Jewish inlaws who get offended when I talk about my beliefs and then my husband gets mad at me for hurting them.... so I feel like I am hiding my light and not being true to myself. Recently I shared about going through IVF and having a miscarriage. I felt really called to be honest and vulnerable and all I got was flack!! It's just not even worth it. <br /><br />Wow, sorry I just biffed that all out.... all that just to say, I get it!! :)Mitzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02320820967834798540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-4071992474459173422010-07-28T16:38:15.614-04:002010-07-28T16:38:15.614-04:00Amanda-girl. I know EXACTLY what you are talking ...Amanda-girl. I know EXACTLY what you are talking about.<br />I have practically quit blogging after being an almost daily poster because I could hardly come up with anything "funny and witty" anymore. <br />Life it tough. And it is far less than wise for the entire W.W.W. to know about our personal issues. That's reserved for those that we know we can trust with the tenderest places in our hearts.<br />Hang in there, hun.Gayle @ thewestiecrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16880203037645597015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-60632012530937602902010-07-28T15:28:17.822-04:002010-07-28T15:28:17.822-04:00Girl - you are so not alone! I feel the same way ...Girl - you are so not alone! I feel the same way with blogging - I want to share it all with the world - I live life as an open book - but the hubby - not so much lol!<br /><br />So out of respect for him I have to be careful what I share. Just this Monday I wrote a marriage post - 34 ladies linked up to it which was wonderful. It was about following our husband's vision for our families. My husband made a BIG career change 3 years ago and it was so hard on us all...I couldn't share all the details to encourage women - all I could say was - I've been there, I cried, it was hard, but 3 years later we have come out on the otherside and I am SOOO glad I supported him and stayed loyal and did not listen to others around us. <br /><br />Whatever you are going through - you are not alone. Reading your posts helps us remember we aren't alone either - we all share these struggles as young moms. It's a sanctifying process isn't it!<br /><br />Keep walking with the King!<br />CourtneyCourtney (Women Living Well)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09656103671995728225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-42470971886803499862010-07-28T14:56:40.733-04:002010-07-28T14:56:40.733-04:00Thank you for putting to words what I have felt a ...Thank you for putting to words what I have felt a thousand times when I have wanted so badly to put words to my emotions and instead hit delete or type nothing at all. I realize that the temptation to complain or appear negative are so amplified at times when raising 6 children gets so hard. I want badly to get it out...but the Lord says no. So...just saying I get it.mhutsellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16596642223184411204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-86009102662047881232010-07-28T14:55:47.319-04:002010-07-28T14:55:47.319-04:00Hi. I was just thinking about they same types of t...Hi. I was just thinking about they same types of things. I recently wrote a post on my blog then posted it...5 minutes later I deleted it. It wqas what I was feeling, but then I realized that what I wrote may have hurt a couple of my friends.... But the fact that I got my feelings out, even if I am the only one that read it, it was very helpful...Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12166796861813072180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-60059032933330174232010-07-28T14:50:40.543-04:002010-07-28T14:50:40.543-04:00I love to read what you and your gang are up to :)...I love to read what you and your gang are up to :) You are great with words! I totally know what you mean...it just gets really tricky to be too real on "the blog". <br />You still got the clever tho!:)RosyRosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11731599578977717520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-49934627885472999832010-07-28T14:39:06.185-04:002010-07-28T14:39:06.185-04:00I think that is so true about blogging. I blog fo...I think that is so true about blogging. I blog for my family and friends to know what we are up to overseas but there is SO much I would love to write about but it would not be smart. Thankfully we can go into more detail in our monthly newsetters,etc but still. I would love share all the time but just can't!Marc and Charityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00024381105226603223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-66208225462823378882010-07-28T14:25:19.353-04:002010-07-28T14:25:19.353-04:00I am new reader to your blog, probably 6 months at...I am new reader to your blog, probably 6 months at the most and please know that you are not talking into space for nothing!! Many of your posts have impacted me and many of your readers comments have impacted me! Even if its at whisper. I respect 100% your desire to keep some areas sacred and safe, please continue to do so. Thank the Lord for real life friends that we can unload on and be filled up by!! Here's to many more blog posts!Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16559629325509110210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-70818249969920135312010-07-28T13:30:23.692-04:002010-07-28T13:30:23.692-04:00I know exactly what you mean. There are a lot of ...I know exactly what you mean. There are a lot of things I'd write about if it wouldn't affect/hurt/frustrate certain family members.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01435035805263444962noreply@blogger.com