tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1192031313610865107.post9118241198201394005..comments2023-10-30T03:02:05.550-07:00Comments on dontwasteyourcancer: trying to figure it all out.libbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13276192531203696999noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1192031313610865107.post-13333715905474025372012-02-23T17:40:14.347-08:002012-02-23T17:40:14.347-08:00I completely know where you are coming from. I alw...I completely know where you are coming from. I always fantasize about there being one of those big red "EASY" buttons where you just push it one time and instantly, something is done. I alternate fantasizing about EASY buttons where I am instantly showered and dressed, or where my house is instantly clean, or where the kids are instantly in jammies with teeth brushed and in bed. And I feel bad about wishing that one, because I know I should cherish each and every bedtime with them. Today was a day where I was in the car most of the day...literally...and when I finalyl came home, unloaded the dishwasher, switched the laundry, I realized now I need to go take my daughter to gymnastics. Back in the car. It was a "going through the motions" day for sure. I want to sit down and close my eyes and do nothing...reflect on my blessings...and know that God knows we are thankful even in the times where our brains are fried. ~JulieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1192031313610865107.post-5959472438176693742012-02-22T20:13:47.737-08:002012-02-22T20:13:47.737-08:00Why are you down? Your soo lucky to be healed! Pra...Why are you down? Your soo lucky to be healed! Praise Jesus!!Sharanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1192031313610865107.post-41749834467013057622012-02-22T16:54:12.374-08:002012-02-22T16:54:12.374-08:00Libby, I appreciate your thoughtful honesty. We&#...Libby, I appreciate your thoughtful honesty. We've all been there ... in that moment when everything seems so pressing, and none of it is what we'd choose to be doing, if we had the choice. The struggle to find joy and purpose amid the chaos is the real struggle of life today, no matter what one is doing. Thank you for sharing your life with us readers. I find that no matter when I check in to see how things are going in your neck of the woods, you are mulling over many of the same things I myself wrestle with on a daily basis. Thanks for being an inspiration and a voice of commiseration. =)Mary E.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1192031313610865107.post-83379244977393570612012-02-22T10:04:05.589-08:002012-02-22T10:04:05.589-08:00This is nothing deep or inspirational, but it migh...This is nothing deep or inspirational, but it might save you time. Someone told me recently to double-sheet and double-mattress pad our little one's bed. As in: 1. waterproof mattress pad, 2. sheet, 3. waterproof mattress pad, 4. sheet. That way, when they wet through the first, it's not a sprint to the washing machine trying to get it all ready again before naptime. I thought it was genius. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1192031313610865107.post-25634207188100808112012-02-21T18:16:48.223-08:002012-02-21T18:16:48.223-08:00Amen to all of that. I completely relate and echo...Amen to all of that. I completely relate and echo everything you describe! Finding meaning and truth and purpose in the every day, in motherhood, in the work day, etc. is so difficult. I struggle with that. I also have guilt because then I realize I have these incredible goals, or lists of tasks or projects that need to be completed, and then don't have the motivation to actually do them all, or achieve what it is I set out to. I get caught up in all the little things, the banal daily things of being a mom and taking care of a house, that I lose everything else, including the ME that existed prior to this current life. Thank you for sharing your heart. It really rang true to me. Keep searching and sharing!!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18056293502544777703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1192031313610865107.post-9975761143954707142012-02-21T18:02:09.191-08:002012-02-21T18:02:09.191-08:00Oh Libby, I remember very well the days, months, a...Oh Libby, I remember very well the days, months, and years of struggling with these same thoughts and feelings and struggles over balance and meeting all the needs and expectations that swirled around me. Everything feels like priority #1. What I remember is that just about the time I felt like maybe I had it sorta worked out...you three moved out...and all the wisdom and expertise was no longer needed. And no one really wants to hear about it anymore either.<br /><br />Just wanted you to know. You will make progress, but it is an ongoing process. Just when you have life under control, another child joins the mix and you start all over again, outnumbered when Daddy is gone. Or, you work more and the time for everything else is shorter. Or, some other issue surprises you and life needs to be readjusted once again. Don't expect perfection. Just hope you can keep everyone fed and loved and safe. Including yourself.<br /><br />The only constant in it all is a faithful Father who promises His strength, peace, wisdom and love for as long as you need it-eternity.<br /><br />Give Ava a big hug & kiss for me. Love to Justin.<br /><br />Momkristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15163432522159400561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1192031313610865107.post-80647044675614329422012-02-21T16:39:43.165-08:002012-02-21T16:39:43.165-08:00Don't worry about a "down" tone, Lib...Don't worry about a "down" tone, Libby, those moments are part of your (and everyone's) life and those are the times when we get to be amazed at how God pulls us through... even if it isn't a big thing like cancer, but just a piling-up of the crazy busy little things of life. And coincidentally, one of my co-workers was just talking today about how she's getting those exact verses in a tattoo soon! Powerful words from a God who loves us, even when we're running around like crazy and not feeling like expressing the most joy. :)Corriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05657940304204648595noreply@blogger.com