tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24266137.post7131328572939149394..comments2023-10-12T01:45:11.356-07:00Comments on BRAZENLILLY: Big pictureBrazenlillyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02959608921200375682noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24266137.post-75521173492872510842012-10-19T15:06:16.318-07:002012-10-19T15:06:16.318-07:00I don't know if I can say anything more eloque...I don't know if I can say anything more eloquent than Steph (geez: should've added some Comm classes to my major :D), but you: LOVE. Thank you for your honesty: transparency: truth: love. It's hard! - this life we've chosen. A Bible study I return to over and over talks about the cycle of orientation/disorientation/surprising reorientation. My fam didn't get to give you all a "shower" gift, so I offer (online) grace: support: affirmation: love (as I'm hollering up the stairs at the littles to clean up and not bother me from my "important" online contribution). I know you all rest in His love and joy, and that spreads to your community. And: playdate someday? Our powers combined may lead to tired-out littles (fingers crossed). :DAjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08857671988158797307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24266137.post-81112247433432899602012-10-17T18:20:10.628-07:002012-10-17T18:20:10.628-07:00Oh Jen... if only I could sneak another hug from y...Oh Jen... if only I could sneak another hug from you. It was such a treat to see you and reading this latest post makes me love you even more, dear friend.<br /><br />Thank you for being candid... and doesn't it feel good? Fresh air to know we're all in the thick of it now and again. <br /><br />You are loved!<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10458619768429963894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24266137.post-23587995344151328582012-10-17T11:23:19.110-07:002012-10-17T11:23:19.110-07:00Thank you for your honest. It is so very refreshin...Thank you for your honest. It is so very refreshing! And touches so very close to home - and we haven't even added our 3rd yet! It is SO very easy to get lost in the moment. The desperation. The frustration. But you are right. The years pass by all to quickly and before we know it the moments have passed. <br />Hang in there! May His grace hold you fast as you parent those 3 little sweeties!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06970758376868522995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24266137.post-41706886730264310322012-10-17T06:26:48.383-07:002012-10-17T06:26:48.383-07:00As always I tear up and laugh out loud all at the ...As always I tear up and laugh out loud all at the same time when reading your blog. We pray for your family, and all our new friends, as they travel this road...and you have no idea how much this is helping to the forge the path ahead of us. I know when it is our turn to experience these 'dark days', there is light at the end of the tunnel because you have made it there ahead of us! Blessings...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02077960317853020057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24266137.post-89139000602212416062012-10-16T19:01:22.806-07:002012-10-16T19:01:22.806-07:00Thanks for sharing- it helps my guilt around simil...Thanks for sharing- it helps my guilt around similar reactions that I have with my kids to here from a parent I admire that it happens to her too! Man-- I am right there with you too thinking that back to school was the best thing that happened to our family this fall. The big kids are so much happier with their own space and their own thing going on-- and I have a bit of space to catch my breath! I still haven't figured out getting exercise back in the picture-- or looking in the mirror very often-- but everything has it's time and place-- right??<br />hugs, deirdredeirdrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10438345776433295150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24266137.post-12227738972165970592012-10-16T17:00:01.868-07:002012-10-16T17:00:01.868-07:00I love you new blog look!I love you new blog look!Jo B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00318881295545692237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24266137.post-16728176852621185612012-10-16T16:59:24.964-07:002012-10-16T16:59:24.964-07:00Even after all these years as YOUR Mom, I still wa...Even after all these years as YOUR Mom, I still want to keep you from feeling pain, going through struggles, and all the negative emotions that you describe. But I know I CANNOT keep all that away, and even if I could, I might prevent you from experiencing the grace of God that sustains you in tough times. I'm so proud of your perseverance, Jen.Jo B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00318881295545692237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24266137.post-4724426255785753582012-10-16T15:52:43.585-07:002012-10-16T15:52:43.585-07:00Yep, yes, mmmmhmmmm...you are SO normal! Thank yo...Yep, yes, mmmmhmmmm...you are SO normal! Thank you for sharing the REAL normal!Vertical Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10733718946646058007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24266137.post-58825937374287148952012-10-16T15:47:11.516-07:002012-10-16T15:47:11.516-07:00AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing and letting...<br />AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing and letting it out. :-) You are so LOVED. I am sorry it was such a hard summer, but I am sure it is amazing to think of how far you've all come. You are amazing. :-) Thanks for being REAL!Catiejoycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09831930785606237255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24266137.post-63191830629391501222012-10-16T15:44:09.634-07:002012-10-16T15:44:09.634-07:00I am so glad that you published this post. Life i...I am so glad that you published this post. Life is not all happy, happy, tra la la and we need to remember that. God has been so good to you and He has carried you through this summer. You suvived! And here you are on the other side with a family that is probably closer than it has ever been and a sweet boy that gets to be a part of that family because you listened and obeyed God. It's been amazing to watch and have teeny, tiny part of. I think about you every time I sit down to eat a meal or wipe down my dining room table and I love that! It is an honor to have that table in my house 1) because it was so loved by your mom and 2) because it is a part of your family journey to bring Sweet Asher home! Love you, Friend!<br /><br />P.S. I LOVE the new blog design!!! It beautiful.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14133029016351210704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24266137.post-72429199430330732762012-10-16T15:43:32.039-07:002012-10-16T15:43:32.039-07:00We didn't just go through all those crazy tran...We didn't just go through all those crazy transitions, and this is still great wisdom for us--macro is what we care about, but micro is what screams in our ears constantly. Great reminder!Lisa Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13613805284802360702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24266137.post-16068185690069203532012-10-16T15:43:27.553-07:002012-10-16T15:43:27.553-07:00We didn't just go through all those crazy tran...We didn't just go through all those crazy transitions, and this is still great wisdom for us--macro is what we care about, but micro is what screams in our ears constantly. Great reminder!Lisa Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13613805284802360702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24266137.post-236243965557681342012-10-16T15:42:25.063-07:002012-10-16T15:42:25.063-07:00We didn't just go through all those crazy tran...We didn't just go through all those crazy transitions, and this is still great wisdom for us--macro is what we care about, but micro is what screams in our ears constantly. Great reminder!Lisa Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13613805284802360702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24266137.post-52233077831056146902012-10-16T15:38:52.960-07:002012-10-16T15:38:52.960-07:00First of all, your blog is beautiful! I'm tot...First of all, your blog is beautiful! I'm totally jealous. But I kind of forgot how to blog...<br /><br />Secondly, YOU see what you consider "all your failures" or all the bad moments turned worse. What I (emphasis on "I") see and have seen since the moment you brought Asher home is a woman who will do ANYTHING to make it work. I woman who knows what it takes and DOES IT. A woman who is exhausted emotionally (and physically) who will STILL take those moments to sit and cuddle with her children (all three). A woman who doesn't give up. A woman whose children and husband cherish above all others and whose friends admire beyond belief. <br /><br />You are amazing to me. Every time I see Asher smile (which is every moment of every time I see him), I am reminded of what an amazing Mom and Dad he has. Because you didn't necessarily have an easy time of it before Asher ever came home. ;) But those kids? They KNOW that they KNOW that they KNOW they are loved. I'm sorry the summer was so hard. I wish I could have been there more. We will keep praying for endurance and encouragement to come your way, my friend. <br /><br />Aaaaand, I have just written a novel. Your welcome! I love you!Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03292669801667749936noreply@blogger.com