tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post6574440663324097343..comments2024-02-02T23:18:20.621-05:00Comments on Baby Bangs: On DyingAmandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16777762608528843328noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-56873063900510235312007-04-17T16:09:00.000-04:002007-04-17T16:09:00.000-04:00Amanda, I'm so thankful God brought me to Boomama'...Amanda, I'm so thankful God brought me to Boomama's today and found her pointing me to your blog in order to read this. I thank God for that nudge I needed today.<BR/><BR/>If you have a moment, may I ask please if you can drop by to read my blog post? I'm hoping we can link together a virtual prayer circle regarding the victims & injured on 4/16/07 at Virginia Tech. Thank you.<BR/>Hugs & Prayers,<BR/>BonnieGrandparents Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15099933991408997509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-11750798909621154132007-04-12T20:39:00.000-04:002007-04-12T20:39:00.000-04:00Wow, that really hit me right where I needed it. ...Wow, that really hit me right where I needed it. As a 25 yr. old mom of a 2 yr. old- I have struggled for 2 years trying to find balance between giving of myself as a mom and completely losing myself. In the early months after Sara was born, I completely lost myself (she was in the NICU and had health probs.) but then I began a very real and still very current struggle of balancing being a wife, a mom, and a teacher (I teach mentally retarded children) on a daily basis, all of which are EXHAUSTING. Thank you for your inshight and honesty- glad I am not the only one who deals with this- you are just open and COURAGEOUS enough to write it- THANK YOU! -jackieJackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12688785838345021704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-77620446824764078512007-04-10T16:01:00.000-04:002007-04-10T16:01:00.000-04:00What a beautiful post - definately speaks to me to...What a beautiful post - definately speaks to me today.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing.Christihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17732288654277612085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-10036184629876540292007-04-09T17:57:00.000-04:002007-04-09T17:57:00.000-04:00Thank you for your honest post. This is also wher...Thank you for your honest post. This is also where I have been and working with the Lord to move ahead. Thanks<BR/>JillJillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02581755027813631915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-51907565471926634642007-04-09T17:05:00.000-04:002007-04-09T17:05:00.000-04:00I found your site through a link at BooMomma. Tha...I found your site through a link at BooMomma. Thank you for such a poignant, honest post. Through the years, parenthood has taught me some amazing lessons on how self-centered and selfish I really am... and how much I tend to fight for control. Thanks for your honest encouragment! Keep listening to and seeking Christ! Blessings, DianeDiane @ A Watered Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12331995244987250852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-56917239050770839822007-04-09T14:29:00.000-04:002007-04-09T14:29:00.000-04:00What an amazingly honest post. Thank you for the ...What an amazingly honest post. Thank you for the encouragement and touching and sharing. I'm struggling with the balance. I never thought of it as an actual death although I've often referred to life before baby as my "past life." Thanks for the new perspective. <BR/><BR/>The world is a better place because of you.Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17836505205441741923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-3408723266094246512007-04-09T13:49:00.000-04:002007-04-09T13:49:00.000-04:00Beautifully put. I've felt that same "dying to se...Beautifully put. I've felt that same "dying to self" feeling despite waiting 'til my 30's to have babies, struggling with infertility, *really* wanting babies, finally having them and then thinking "what was I thinking?" LOL I want "me" back! <BR/><BR/>Parenting has taught me more about Christ and His love for us than any sermon, song, or sacrifice. You did good putting into a coherent thought! LOLBeth/Mom2TwoVikingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00093286971978819404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-69426783362419987552007-04-09T13:24:00.000-04:002007-04-09T13:24:00.000-04:00Found you through BooMama. I had my first baby at...Found you through BooMama. I had my first baby at 19. I did NOT want to give up anything, so it took me loonngg time to change. But change, I did, and I wouldn't go back for anything! God exchanged my plans for my life for more than I could ever dream or imagine! (Eph 3:20, but you probably knew that) I've found I don't even MISS what I gave up-God is good that way.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07465532203974215571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-89778938984850139282007-04-09T10:43:00.000-04:002007-04-09T10:43:00.000-04:00Here by way of BooMama...That was wonderfully word...Here by way of BooMama...<BR/><BR/>That was wonderfully worded. A post I'll return to as need (often!).<BR/><BR/>I'm one of 'those' that died to motherhood kicking and screaming. I wouldn't change my life with the boys for anything, but I haven't died quietly either. Thanks for the honest prod to run with the Lord.Girl Gone Wild - BibleStylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02088242464550634524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-34585791281452746022007-04-09T10:41:00.000-04:002007-04-09T10:41:00.000-04:00It's so hard to remember that sometimes. Thanks f...It's so hard to remember that sometimes. Thanks for posting this. We feel that we are to love our kids so much, when really we just need to love God so much and he will give us more capacity to love everyone then.Amy Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10142898730112090580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-91135507716647304462007-04-09T09:27:00.000-04:002007-04-09T09:27:00.000-04:00That's pretty darn thought-provoking. What a hard ...That's pretty darn thought-provoking. What a hard balance it is to die daily for the Lord, and also give up more and more of yourself for your kids... It does seem sometimes like I disappear as a mom - and how hard it is to remember John the Baptist's words that we must decrease that He would increase. Man. Thanks for the reminder. I'm off for a long drive now...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-87520528223160491152007-04-09T08:39:00.001-04:002007-04-09T08:39:00.001-04:00Yesterday in Sunday School, we were talking about ...Yesterday in Sunday School, we were talking about things that hinder our spiritual growth. I knew I had been struggling, but I couldn't put my finger on it. Thanks for the insight.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10528097998619795151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-80369622873488905762007-04-09T08:39:00.000-04:002007-04-09T08:39:00.000-04:00Talk about hitting me between the eyes...thank you...Talk about hitting me between the eyes...thank you. I will be checking back to this blog! <BR/><BR/>Isn't God so good that He would love us enough to expose those parts of us that are still needing Him!<BR/>I just love Him!Praise and Coffeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18273673325959351521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-1829925951146049502007-04-09T08:28:00.000-04:002007-04-09T08:28:00.000-04:00I know what you mean about those car rides. And I...I know what you mean about those car rides. And I've had the same complacency problem since having kids. Thanks so much for your words! I'm praying for God to help me die to myself and live for Him. He is risen!Susannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09264393130711805218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-85345467230203619582007-04-09T08:05:00.000-04:002007-04-09T08:05:00.000-04:00Amanda, this is a great post. Transparency is so ...Amanda, this is a great post. Transparency is so incredibly important in our lives. There are so many (way too many!) unbelievers who have this notion that Chrisians "have it all together." They don't realize that when they see "our" strength and "our" joy, they're actually seeing His strength and His joy. I am so blessed to have a church family that is open with their struggles and so very generous with their encouragement. <BR/><BR/> "...that when the wicked world would kill me it finds me already drowned in thee" - I LOVE that!!!<BR/><BR/>Keep on keeping it real!!!Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01313514812844217885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-19353754117196554562007-04-09T07:53:00.000-04:002007-04-09T07:53:00.000-04:00Over here from Boomama's--This is so true, and I w...Over here from Boomama's--<BR/><BR/>This is so true, and I would be sitting here feeling completely unworthy myself, if it weren't for His redeeming grace.<BR/><BR/>(I never had a baby that you could take to church either)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03789250398792504412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-84812927759251427312007-04-09T04:32:00.000-04:002007-04-09T04:32:00.000-04:00Visiting from Boo Mama's link. Amen to your post, ...Visiting from Boo Mama's link. Amen to your post, thanks :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-87958290883819489652007-04-09T00:38:00.000-04:002007-04-09T00:38:00.000-04:00Thank you for an eloquently written post! Definit...Thank you for an eloquently written post! Definitely the kickstart to thinking and praying about an issue this mommy grapples with way too often. God bless you mama for your honest and heartfelt words.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11524853770980864488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-78317560775895777352007-04-09T00:15:00.000-04:002007-04-09T00:15:00.000-04:00The ability to be aware of falling short and the d...The ability to be aware of falling short and the desire to run again ~ miracles indeed.<BR/><BR/>Beautiful.Dana~Are We There Yet?https://www.blogger.com/profile/15261214031857822308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-9979555475750217422007-04-08T22:52:00.000-04:002007-04-08T22:52:00.000-04:00There is nothing like motherhood to show us where ...There is nothing like motherhood to show us where we lack the most. Thank you posting with such honesty, Amanda. This is worth reading again and again.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03867656058895825645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-81201751481526624422007-04-08T22:35:00.000-04:002007-04-08T22:35:00.000-04:00This is beautiful. God reaches down and scoops us...This is beautiful. God reaches down and scoops us up. I am so thankful.debra parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01838955108116075225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-70665716790327353252007-04-08T22:20:00.000-04:002007-04-08T22:20:00.000-04:00I, too, am here via BooMama. This was a beautiful...I, too, am here via BooMama. This was a beautiful post, and one that I can so relate to. Thanks for sharing your heart. I've enjoyed my visit here and plan to be back! KarenKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14553976929406144405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-80291568628686525502007-04-08T22:17:00.000-04:002007-04-08T22:17:00.000-04:00I came over here after my daily reading at Boomama...I came over here after my daily reading at Boomamas. <BR/><BR/>Wow, is what I can say right now. You've said in words what I've felt (but not wanted to admit) in my heart since having my daughter. Your honesty is refreshing and your words beautifully written.<BR/><BR/>I think I'll visit again and I pray I can come to repentance before the Lord, just as you have.It's a Mom Thinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09642873910749206412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-83759330197249536122007-04-08T21:56:00.000-04:002007-04-08T21:56:00.000-04:00Here via BooMama--this was lovely. Thank you for ...Here via BooMama--this was lovely. Thank you for sharing your heart!Rocks In My Dryerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07093150574245539779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-61547193829414199862007-04-08T21:45:00.000-04:002007-04-08T21:45:00.000-04:00I well remember the struggle I went through after ...I well remember the struggle I went through after quitting my part-time nursing job to stay at home with my two kids. I knew it was where God wanted me to be, and yet a part of me wanted to keep that for myself. Praise God He was faithful and patient as I struggled my way to acceptance. I think every mom, whether they want to admit it or not, has been there. Your honesty is a blessing, and keep it up!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com