tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post3591997637659116483..comments2024-02-02T23:18:20.621-05:00Comments on Baby Bangs: All Dressed Up and Nowhere to GoAmandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16777762608528843328noreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-9755361503695145152011-02-01T10:13:36.929-05:002011-02-01T10:13:36.929-05:00Praying for you and your family Amanda, you are in...Praying for you and your family Amanda, you are in the fight, and perseverance is key. Praying that the illness has passed, if not, then God's grace always sufficient for you.katiegfromtennesseehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02703849303062043642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-61811149616063763112011-01-29T00:43:21.334-05:002011-01-29T00:43:21.334-05:00Ugh, we've been hit hard with the stomach bug ...Ugh, we've been hit hard with the stomach bug too. And it just doesn't want to let go. I'm praying for you all.Sugarplum Creations Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15404300168941549805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-5523225558395631222011-01-28T03:36:08.878-05:002011-01-28T03:36:08.878-05:00Oh, Amanda, I know how you feel. My daughter was t...Oh, Amanda, I know how you feel. My daughter was throwing up for three days and I just wanted her healthy and in school, so I could get back to my normal life. Of course, today she went to school and I was in the shower when she got home. She told Josh where she was going as soon as she got home and then headed over to Jackie's, her 70 Year old friend (yes, they really are friends. I know you understand this based on some of your mom's friends.) I had nothing to worry about and knew that she always goes to Jackie's house on Thursday afternoons, but I told the kids that I was going over there to "make sure." I realized when I got there that I missed her. Isn't that just weird? I ended up taking her shopping. She loves to shop and so do I, so it's something we frequently do together when we get a chance to be alone. Even if we have no money and can only look and ew and ah over stuff. Speaking of money, much of my anxiety issues right now stem from the fact that I may have to make the opposite decision you had to make last fall. I may have to go to work. I have never really worked outside the home and silly as it may sound it's scaring me a little. Plus, I just don't know if I can handle the pressures of a job and three kids demanding my attention when I come home!Shellie Paparazzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14048917024582193047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-58917641975005075352011-01-27T16:04:09.179-05:002011-01-27T16:04:09.179-05:00Just now reading this post and it totally resonate...Just now reading this post and it totally resonates. We've been working hard for two years on planting a church in our city, the grand opening is this Sunday the 30th. Our family is in the fire. Spiritual warfare happening all around. Two weeks ago my husband's dear grandfather passed away, which prompted a whirlwind trip for our family of 5 to travel 700 miles away, in which our car broke down. Upon return, I had weird unexplained health issues with some cramping. Now last night all 3 of our children were up at 3 am, vomiting and fever. We are literally 72 hours away from opening the doors of our church, that our city desperately needs. Whew! All this to say -- I could have written your post. <br />We don't have a TV either that we watch regularly. Love it. <br />I'll pray for your family as you head on the road to wellness!<br />MichelleMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15753940160807788615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-65994183745868748232011-01-27T12:28:51.194-05:002011-01-27T12:28:51.194-05:00Hi AManda! Oh the sicknesses! They are awful! You ...Hi AManda! Oh the sicknesses! They are awful! You are honest and true and strive for God's BEST and I love it. Today... I'm over at the Boston Faith and Justice Network. I thought you might like them. :)jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06787596031722866845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-71928221009216202102011-01-26T23:39:31.531-05:002011-01-26T23:39:31.531-05:00When I was recovering from panic disorder, I sudde...When I was recovering from panic disorder, I suddenly realized the suspenseful TV shows and murder mysteries were only supporting the fears inside me and I stopped watching them. So you are wise to monitor what comes into your home. BTW, if you need a list of Bible verses to meditate on to lessen any anxiety you may have now or in the future, I posted the ones I used to stop panic attacks and keep anxiety from getting a stronghold on me on my blog. I have a melancholoy/phlegmatic temperament, and these verses have really helped lower anxiety levels on a daily basis. The Lord is my hero and my safe place. Every time I focus on His Word and I feel all that is uneasy in me settle into peace, I love Him all the more. <br /><br />http://redeemedandsummoned.blogspot.com/2010/05/bible-verses-for-panic-depression-and.htmlJ Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16526137579663277133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-75848293253710575422011-01-26T23:34:10.601-05:002011-01-26T23:34:10.601-05:00Amanda, we are battling the same illness madness h...Amanda, we are battling the same illness madness here. I am so tired of just sickness. <br />I have had you all brought to my mind to pray frequently. Especially your mother, but know I will keep you all in prayer. Thank you for sharing a bit of your craziness with us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-80576107024436151202011-01-26T08:57:36.188-05:002011-01-26T08:57:36.188-05:00Thank you Amanda. You know, my husband and I chose...Thank you Amanda. You know, my husband and I chose to discard cable years ago and I thought that was pretty awesome Now I realize that as good as that was, there is still the temptation period of everything else. I even found myself watching the one show left on with the State of the Union on last night; Criminal Minds. I hate that show but there I was watching it. I have to go check on my sleeping daughter every time I watch it. Thank you for sharing these verses as well. I'm thinking there is some work to be done in that area of my life. :)Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03818299736856843173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-83920289116097905912011-01-26T07:00:59.691-05:002011-01-26T07:00:59.691-05:00Praying Now!Praying Now!Emmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16488758662148425235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-9145729019180985832011-01-26T02:09:57.103-05:002011-01-26T02:09:57.103-05:00Just read this post & wanted you to know I sai...Just read this post & wanted you to know I said a specific prayer for you & your family. <br />Grace & Peace,<br />molly Rmolly b.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07717602152925309989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-82832289312755854552011-01-25T19:36:25.275-05:002011-01-25T19:36:25.275-05:00Hi Amanda! I just found your blog...actually I be...Hi Amanda! I just found your blog...actually I believe the LORD led me to it to read this exact entry! The parallels between my life as well as my best friends life are uncanny!!! I shared it with her and she said she was MEANT to read about your Sunday...we are both 40 yr old stay at home mommas with a 6mos old and 4 year old (Me) and 2 year old (her) between us. We have had a ROUGH patch lately as we are both apart of a "40 days of Prayer" at our church...thank you for the reminder to fight the good fight and to gear up in God's armor daily.....it's nice to know we don't battle alone..and that some one else hates play dates and HORMONES as much as I do!! Blessings to YOU!anne lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08232104675384159488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-66503238428717952802011-01-25T19:29:36.307-05:002011-01-25T19:29:36.307-05:00Praying for your sweet family. Love you so much!Praying for your sweet family. Love you so much!Erin Wardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748887878644569065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-45887065120285635132011-01-25T16:05:31.876-05:002011-01-25T16:05:31.876-05:00I'll be praying for you all!!!
The HEAT has b...I'll be praying for you all!!! <br />The HEAT has been turned up on this end too and it is frustrating!!! But God is good ALL THE TIME!!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12353567731069489258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-69324670148200442482011-01-25T12:25:01.025-05:002011-01-25T12:25:01.025-05:00Amanda - I am praying for your precious family and...Amanda - I am praying for your precious family and asking that you do the same for our church family. Since Sundays services we have had 17-20 people out of our congregation of a little over 100including our Pastor to come down with this stomach flu/virus. Please pray that this attack of the enemy will be stopped.<br /> On the same note let me thank you for your posts concerning the TV because this has been something that has been laid on my spirit as well and I am trying to put it aside while allowing my husband who doesnt feel the same conviction to continue. Man is this hard - thanks for the prayers and please know we are praying for the Jones/Moore/Fitzpatricks as well.His Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08625633511613985245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-76814677865303848862011-01-24T23:20:43.650-05:002011-01-24T23:20:43.650-05:00Wow! That is a powerhouse post - Inviting the Lo...Wow! That is a powerhouse post - Inviting the Lord to invade your home tonight - health and peace in every domain. Your ministry is growing, girl!Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06685749862555801791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-74104208108121548142011-01-24T18:57:21.281-05:002011-01-24T18:57:21.281-05:00Praying with you! I love that particular Scriptur...Praying with you! I love that particular Scripture as it is written in The Message..... at one point it says, "When it's all over but the shouting, you'll be standing". Praying with you that you and your family will be found standing firm on the other side of this mess. I had to chuckle a bit as I am known to force my kids to go to school out of sheer determination "we will not be sick". This morning, my 15 year old daughter woke up sick and ended up puking and "other things" (quote from her facebook page).... she looked up at me and said "I sure am glad you believed me today!" ouch! Praying the bug leaves SOON!LeeLeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10348268227636288902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-44586184816614701512011-01-24T12:07:45.822-05:002011-01-24T12:07:45.822-05:00Dear Amanda,
Here's the verse I am claiming fo...Dear Amanda,<br />Here's the verse I am claiming for your family (and all of us). <br /><br />"But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who believe and are saved." Hebrews 10:39<br /><br />Praying for you!JayCeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03225210427890749194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-19826307415407240872011-01-24T11:54:39.647-05:002011-01-24T11:54:39.647-05:00Amanda, I will be praying for your family! And I l...Amanda, I will be praying for your family! And I love that scripture in Ephesians. Some friends of mine here started a jewelry company called "Gracewear Collection" and all their pieces center on the Shield of Faith they designed themselves based on this verse. We wear the pieces as a visual reminder we have this shield from God! Check out the jewelry, I know you'll love it: wwww.GracewearCollection.com.Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12262011597245504512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-80461451446965850552011-01-24T11:02:12.059-05:002011-01-24T11:02:12.059-05:00Amanda, I will pray today for peace and healing in...Amanda, I will pray today for peace and healing in your house. Missed you yesterday morning. The Holy Spirit did some amazing things in my heart through Curtis's teachings yesterday. Praying for Boldness.Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11241452601372930541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-50396212441621521912011-01-24T10:20:25.843-05:002011-01-24T10:20:25.843-05:00Amanda,
Read your blog often, even though I don&#...Amanda,<br /><br />Read your blog often, even though I don't comment. I will certainly pray for the protection of your family, and that the Lord continue to encourage you. <br /><br />My boys are 16 (almost 17) and 14. I will share with you my perspective being in similar situations over the years. I and 0ur family has always been in various ministry since I was 18 and I am now 46. My husband and I took our kids with us whether it was youth group, praise band, discipleship, Women's / Men's Ministry. On many occasion our plan was thwarted but not God's. I began to look at the times at home when I was discouraged as a time to be still and quiet. Began to focus on Ps 84.."better one day in your court than a thousand elsewhere." God settled my heart and worked hard to NOT let the enemy steal what he had so graciously provided. I have seen it over and over with friends I have partnered with.... my close friend, a pastor's wife and I would almost laugh as we encouraged each other through, pink eye, broken wrists, pneumonia, flu, chicken pox...all in our greatest times of ministry. God really worked on our trust and peace in Him.<br /><br />For your last post....schedules and kids. I have a different take. Yes you have to guard balance, BUT sports is a GREAT school room and place for ministry. We have had both boys in sports since age 5 and oh my the lessons we have learned. It has been the single most place where God has worked in biblical principles into their lives. Hard yes, but I would not trade it for anything. I call it the "lab" where God works out the lessons. Hard hard stuff..We have also always felt led to public school and that combined with sports situations has been the most amazing ground for ministering to a very lost world in a natural way. I was trained early in my faith in the ministry of Young Life, which is very relationship driven, in sharing the gospel. Amanda, you will find such excitement at the doors God will open and it will pair so amazing with the ministry of discipleship you walk with LPM. So much more I could write, but girl hang on, God is going to take you on the greatest adventure ever!!! <br /><br />I am just now starting to get my very simple blog up and running (lack of time more than desire) But I hope to post lots about our kids, experiences and how I believe God has shown himself beyond my greatest and wildest dreams. <br /><br />Blessings sister in Christ..."further up and further in!"Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17379281535061236830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-88212662203883420872011-01-24T09:42:32.885-05:002011-01-24T09:42:32.885-05:00Thank you, Amanda. Sounds like a good plan.Thank you, Amanda. Sounds like a good plan.Shelli Littletonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00136640834514348086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-24859375520567067772011-01-24T09:37:43.818-05:002011-01-24T09:37:43.818-05:00Praying for you and your family and appreciate you...Praying for you and your family and appreciate you sharing your heart on the TV issue and on your fears coming from darkness. (I struggle with that too.) Also thought it was timely that the scripture you quoted was about the armor of God. My middle child has been afraid every night for the last 2 weeks while his dad has been in Africa. My only reprieve was the night we talked about the armor of God and how He loves and protects us. I've tried it every night since, but he's still afraid, and his dad got home last night and it's no better. I know you don't know us, but if you think of it, prayer for a peaceful night would be so appreciated! :)Hayleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01477576449553928310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-76722378809116388022011-01-24T09:12:55.808-05:002011-01-24T09:12:55.808-05:00Amanda,
Again - we are not real life friends, but...Amanda,<br /><br />Again - we are not real life friends, but I do so admire your stregth and honesty. I totally *get* how it would feel to be up, ready and out the door only to have to turn around in retreat. I hope the ickies leave your home soon. Yes, there may be a spiritual warfare element, or perhaps simply the effects of our fallen world. Either way it's tough. <br /><br />I love hearing from another modern family unhooked from TV! In all honesty, we do have TV, just no cable so shows are very limited. It is a very freeing sensation and not missed a bit after the first couple of weeks. There is such beuty in allowing space to think and interact with others.<br /><br />Just wanted to say a quick hello -<br />MissyMissy Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09020559836786005693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-2682070430341509952011-01-24T09:00:12.582-05:002011-01-24T09:00:12.582-05:00First, I am so sorry that you are going through al...First, I am so sorry that you are going through all of this. <br /><br />I am home from work today because of the stomach virus bug. My adult children had it, my husband, & my grandson had it. As I laid awake on and off all last night hoping to not throw up, I did nothing but WORRY! - I tend to worry more when I have a fever. But I also began to wonder if it wasn't something more. Either my husband or I have had some health issue since November. <br /><br />We are normally healthy people so three months of great pain, sickness, and other unmentionables, I began to think perhaps there was more to this. <br /><br />In addition, I have noticed that my anxiety has elevated to new heights in the last month. God has been reminding me to TRUST HIM in ALL things, but it has been a battle. <br /><br />Anyway I write this to say I am praying for you and your family at a new level today. I am so thankful for your post today. You will never know how much it meant on many levels. <br /><br />Praising God for the victories. Blessings to you in the name of Jesus. <br />KimKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08881381977304524969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-92206749325942998942011-01-24T00:28:00.178-05:002011-01-24T00:28:00.178-05:00I've enjoyed just hearing about the fruit from...I've enjoyed just hearing about the fruit from y'all getting rid of TV. It's inspiring to me! And amen about the spiritual warfare, I feel like I'm just now starting to really realize that in my life and how to fight it. Scary.<br /> <br />Praying for your family to be well soon and very soon.Lindseehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13575555245582359975noreply@blogger.com