tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8534402612019429217.post2560004725747256166..comments2023-05-12T03:52:36.551-07:00Comments on The Gift Finally Given: on NOT holding things lightlySarah S-Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02839861820297123884noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8534402612019429217.post-61962695676847932772009-03-13T15:26:00.000-07:002009-03-13T15:26:00.000-07:00Amen. And Amen. Thinking of you.Amen. And Amen. Thinking of you.Shalomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06089748396867624769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8534402612019429217.post-26136882106846573722009-03-12T10:19:00.000-07:002009-03-12T10:19:00.000-07:00so, so true! i think we all need to remember this...so, so true! i think we all need to remember this more!!<BR/>what timing-right after i published my first somewhat-gushy post, i logged on to read your last one....<BR/><BR/>i'm going to take a leap and recommend a book that has helped our family immensely. it is really, truly not for everybody, and on the opposite end of the parenting spectrum than the dr. sears books. it is called "on becoming babywise" by ezzo and bucknam, and was recommended to me by a friend when i was an exhausted, pregnant mom of an 18 month old that was still waking at night. i don't recommend it to everyone, but it has helped me to become a better-rested, more patient and more confident mom, when not every aspect of mothering comes naturally for all of us. if it's not for you, i completely understand, but if you can take away anything from it that will help, then great! it helped us through the very tough first weeks of joshy's life when he was colicky and has helped us all get more treasured SLEEP!<BR/><BR/>thank you for the "award"! it had me thinking all day long about all the things i love-what a positive way to spend the day-i need to do that much more often-thank you! and although i probably won't get to the official post of the 7 and 7, you get the award right back for being a blogging inspiration to me! thank you!<BR/><BR/>i am gathering up a few things to send down to baby c-i have a few footed outfits and several warm weather outfits that she can hopefully use (we have an overabundance!) i will get it out to you soon! i love that caroline and grace have their blue eyes and long fingers in common! (although gracie's are looking very green today, all of a sudden!)<BR/><BR/>just talked to my dad-debbie is out of surgery,and is resting comfortably. hopefully her recovery will go smoothly and quickly!<BR/><BR/>hugs to the three of you!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10088626613441573251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8534402612019429217.post-24068547279956094672009-03-11T12:59:00.000-07:002009-03-11T12:59:00.000-07:00My friend Randi wanted to write a book called The ...My friend Randi wanted to write a book called The Asceticism of Motherhood. I may have mentioned that to you before. It's a physical, spiritual, trial! Hang in there through the stress, physical and emotional. Being a mom is rough. Being a baby is rough. It's not your fault or Caroline's.Heidi Haverkamphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10162115558249753311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8534402612019429217.post-10857322784191482362009-03-11T10:56:00.000-07:002009-03-11T10:56:00.000-07:00Well said, and a reminder I much needed today...Wh...Well said, and a reminder I much needed today...<BR/><BR/>What helped me, unfortunately, was the many days in the NICU. Not a prescription for everyone!<BR/><BR/>Nevertheless, thank you for the wisdom.esperanzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12508921986071164221noreply@blogger.com