tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129315784595775969.comments2023-10-20T11:18:42.234-04:00Sitting In The Waiting RoomAngelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17995697503647216357noreply@blogger.comBlogger604125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129315784595775969.post-82740235047324655802009-06-08T18:32:15.914-04:002009-06-08T18:32:15.914-04:00abigail obliterated those cupcakes!! she is such a...abigail obliterated those cupcakes!! she is such a doll, she has such a gentle and joyous spirit!hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10727221911311280348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129315784595775969.post-90437273991927880862009-06-08T15:54:51.256-04:002009-06-08T15:54:51.256-04:00I can't believe Abigail is already one! Time ...I can't believe Abigail is already one! Time sure flies. <br /><br />Happy Birthday to Abigail!Tonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13709591844534099267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129315784595775969.post-82760531183760287392009-06-08T02:21:39.771-04:002009-06-08T02:21:39.771-04:00Abigail is so lovely! Happy birthday to her!Abigail is so lovely! Happy birthday to her!Brandy Thixtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07737181993172276008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129315784595775969.post-90240286521631955172009-05-28T21:47:36.062-04:002009-05-28T21:47:36.062-04:00this is the moment!this is the moment!hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10727221911311280348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129315784595775969.post-55589987053424717382009-05-28T20:06:33.784-04:002009-05-28T20:06:33.784-04:00Love it! It's so true - and very important for ev...Love it! It's so true - and very important for everyone, but especially mothers. I have felt often that God just wants me to show love to my kids. If I show love to them, then I have been successful that day. I woukd write more, but my life is demanding that I be in the moment RIGHT NOW!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03328620310587748181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129315784595775969.post-34029922809410521172009-05-28T16:29:39.777-04:002009-05-28T16:29:39.777-04:00Great post, Kiddo. I don't have much to add right...Great post, Kiddo. I don't have much to add right now but I thought the post was dead on. BTW, it's good to see you blogging again.Tonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13709591844534099267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129315784595775969.post-63973561762639720162009-05-28T16:24:41.886-04:002009-05-28T16:24:41.886-04:00I feel ya. I try to remember the difference betwee...I feel ya. I try to remember the difference between what's "urgent" and what's "important". Usually the stuff that seems urgent is not really what's important. Sometimes we actually do have to get the urgent stuff done, but if we can remember what's really important while we're doing it (loving, focusing on, and serving those around us), it keeps us from freaking out.<br /><br />And on a practical note, I always try to remember that most housework and chores can wait. I try to keep the laundry going and the kitchen functioning on a daily basis, because those 2 chores, left undone in a family of 6, can quickly get out of hand and make my life miserable. Other than that, it can wait. The dust can pile up, the beds can remain unmade, the floors unswept - all of these things can be done LATER - it doesn't even mean it'll be harder to do when I do get around to it. It just means that my house might not be spotless, but I've realized that my kids and my husband could not possibly care less! What they want is me and my attention. I can clean the house all day every day when they're all gone (which, by the way, won't be too long from now - time is flyin'). <br /><br />Angela, I think you(and Shannon) hit the nail on the head - just being in the moment, in the now, paying attention to the details without forgetting the big picture. At the end of the day, if we've loved well(and gotten the laundry and dishes done), :) we can rest easy knowing that we've done what's important. Thanks for the reminder!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03042384814159607509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129315784595775969.post-56877370590009303202009-05-28T15:30:31.661-04:002009-05-28T15:30:31.661-04:00I just focus on the feeling of the moment- I feel ...I just focus on the feeling of the moment- I feel it. It sort of vibrates and it all comes together around me. it really works for all the spaces of the day that might otherwise be considered boring (like, I think it's easier for house wives like ourselves to do it because we have so much training). I focus on the grain of the wood walking up the stairs- I see the way Cavan decides to draw a crook in his line- I see Nora's cheeks blush-- the way the cat sits waiting for his food-- the golden color of the onions as they cook--The thing that can interrupt this zenness is something like running late or not being able to find the other shoe or tripping over the cat or a whiny crying but this is when it is most important. If I focus on that moment and remember that my destination can wait, it's all okay. Like breathing. Just breathe.<br />Thanks for uniting this feeling-- for acknowledging our duties and meditations as mothers, as humans, as livers and God's works of art.shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02708505279716205311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129315784595775969.post-45203953978177196832009-05-24T02:17:32.914-04:002009-05-24T02:17:32.914-04:00I'm late seeing this, but HAAAAAAAAAAAAAaa....I'm late seeing this, but HAAAAAAAAAAAAAaa....Alaskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05493872411356521812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129315784595775969.post-38767845006440893482009-05-20T23:01:52.768-04:002009-05-20T23:01:52.768-04:00The rooms look fantastic. What fun! I love that ...The rooms look fantastic. What fun! I love that feeling of liking your house again. Projects like that can do wonders for a stay-at-home mom's heart! So glad your back!!!Kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08399643034800364600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129315784595775969.post-22257682227059460802009-05-20T20:48:08.696-04:002009-05-20T20:48:08.696-04:00Angela, I have really missed your posts. Glad your...Angela, I have really missed your posts. Glad your back and thanks for the updates! I have a couple responses. The first is about the Coupon Mom. You can really find some great deals using her site. Whoa. I had to modify the way I use it though to keep from buying stuff I did not really need just because it was so dang cheap. I imagine with 6 mouths to feed you get a lot out of that site. Anyway, I love couponing now too :)I'll have to show you my coupon book. I am not a dork! <br />I love the new rooms too! I want one!Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14684072537046865415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129315784595775969.post-46028785510537333042009-05-20T13:48:05.406-04:002009-05-20T13:48:05.406-04:00ang, this is like a pre summer christmas letter! ...ang, this is like a pre summer christmas letter! maymas! yay!<br />anyway, the girls' rooms look great!! isabel and jo are fast on their way to being the next marsha and jan bradys...hopefully jo will never come to you and say "isabel isabel isabel!". they are going to be so cute in there, i can just picture them smiling and giggling at each other before bedtime. jenni and i shared a room and aside from the times either of us would get the barfs, it was great fun! <br />ang you know what you know deep down in yo soul, just keep kickin the devil with your lifestyle, to quote erin and the y2k conference she attended years ago...<br />glad you're back chuckler!hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10727221911311280348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129315784595775969.post-28125677098638492122009-04-10T15:30:00.000-04:002009-04-10T15:30:00.000-04:00Hi Juju. Thanks so much for stopping by. And tha...Hi Juju. Thanks so much for stopping by. And thank you very much for all the blog compliments! I truly appreciate your encouragement. Maybe I should actually post something, since it's been awhile! Since we seem so like-minded, I really look forward to reading your blog as well.<BR/><BR/>God bless!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17995697503647216357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129315784595775969.post-37007168028870532902009-04-10T10:37:00.000-04:002009-04-10T10:37:00.000-04:00Hi Angela, I was googling "the waiting room cs lew...Hi Angela, I was googling "the waiting room cs lewis" and I found your blog. I too am a fan of C.S. Lewis and Sixpence None The Richer. And Lewis is also my favorite writer. I was actually looking for a name for my soon-to-be blog. Yes, I am about to <I>commit</I> one, lol. <BR/>I'm writing to you because a)your blog is really nice, light and funny and b)your blog is like a model of what I would like to do with mine. So congratulations and write on!<BR/>By the way, I am a Brazilian girl, soon to be married and who is going to live in Germany after the wedding. I guess I'll have lots to talk about.Juniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11684862153445747376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129315784595775969.post-54868127152896198332009-03-07T16:33:00.000-05:002009-03-07T16:33:00.000-05:00Thanks for dropping by, Ed!Thanks for dropping by, Ed!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17995697503647216357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129315784595775969.post-79575130065327624292009-03-07T15:00:00.000-05:002009-03-07T15:00:00.000-05:00I can't believe nobody picks "Swing that Gospel Ax...I can't believe nobody picks "Swing that Gospel Axe" ? I'm still cryin' over that one. Too funny. My fave.tbyrnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16140110911041707808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129315784595775969.post-76784867821045444392009-03-02T21:26:00.000-05:002009-03-02T21:26:00.000-05:00I am so glad you like your new couch - enjoy it! ...I am so glad you like your new couch - enjoy it! He knows us, and He loves to thrill us. At least, that's my opinion:)Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03328620310587748181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129315784595775969.post-7208835118623680632009-03-02T21:22:00.000-05:002009-03-02T21:22:00.000-05:00Love it.Love it.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03328620310587748181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129315784595775969.post-16982126927142542402009-02-24T08:33:00.000-05:002009-02-24T08:33:00.000-05:00ha ha :)ha ha :)Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14684072537046865415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129315784595775969.post-7019407704945621022009-02-23T16:39:00.000-05:002009-02-23T16:39:00.000-05:00I must agree, that is pretty stinkin' funny.I must agree, that is pretty stinkin' funny.happycraftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01479945564417990128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129315784595775969.post-2647372810817091892009-02-22T15:45:00.000-05:002009-02-22T15:45:00.000-05:00I really enjoyed your post (in a 'now I have to go...I really enjoyed your post (in a 'now I have to go blow my nose' kinda way). I can totally relate in a lot of ways. You know that my entire house is full of answers to prayer. My now-finished basement, my new floors, my shiny new, non-disgusting bathroom - all answers to prayers just like yours (God, is it even okay to pray for such things? You CAN do it, but WILL you? Should I just be content?, etc.) All of these things I have prayed for years about - meanwhile the carpet was threadbare, the bathroom grew more and more like a toxic waste dump, I couldn't fit another piece of clothing in that tiny closet shared by 3 growing kids...but Lord, I love you no matter what, and yes, there are so many people so worse off, and I'm rich in love and family and friends. And I WILL be content. But I still want new floors! So here I am now, years later, surrounded by reminders that He does care, He does love me dearly, He can and will give me my heart's desire, and MOST IMPORTANTLY, He can and will answer the still unanswered big prayers, like for the salvation of my loved ones who are so far from him, and for the safety and well-being of my children who are getting so close to being out from under my care that it keeps me awake at night, for marriages of people I love that are on the brink of disaster, and it goes on...Every time I walk into my beautiful, gleaming,(did I mention sanitary?) bathroom I remember that He is faithful. He sees, He hears, and He cares. And I can't wait to actually SIT on your beautiful new reminder of God's love and faithfulness!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03042384814159607509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129315784595775969.post-12513647555779931862009-02-20T16:49:00.000-05:002009-02-20T16:49:00.000-05:00i knew when angie h. sent the email it was a train...i knew when angie h. sent the email it was a train i wanted to board..the love train...hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10727221911311280348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129315784595775969.post-89920765170211493502009-02-19T08:34:00.000-05:002009-02-19T08:34:00.000-05:00All the while, it was FUN to be part of the Couch ...All the while, it was FUN to be part of the Couch Ministry, now it is just plain an honor. One I don't feel worthy of. To be able to be part of His direct answer that gently says, "Yes, I love you, yes, I hear you, and yes, I care very much about your wants and desires" is too much.<BR/>Thank YOU for posting your very personal outcry to the Lord last July. Through it, you have allowed 17 families to hear that same sentiment as He graciously used our measly offerings to be His Hands and Heart to you. My faith is strengthened through your provision. We love you so much.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06348198653960382875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129315784595775969.post-36676616586944672092009-02-18T14:43:00.000-05:002009-02-18T14:43:00.000-05:00I have tears rolling down my cheeks, Angela. Than...I have tears rolling down my cheeks, Angela. Thank for bearing your heart here. God used us and this couch exactly as I had been praying. Enjoy and know that you are loved.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01192159565787392745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129315784595775969.post-31489994785246983232009-02-18T14:29:00.000-05:002009-02-18T14:29:00.000-05:00I am so excited for you!!! Congrats on the couch. ...I am so excited for you!!! Congrats on the couch. That part you wrote last July is just about what I had written in a journal when trying to have another baby. I think it is quite funny that I have a couch I love but you had the kids. Now we both have what we wanted! God is good (and so are good friends)! BTW - There were more than 17 people willing to get in on this but some of us had no clue!Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02233642161892369256noreply@blogger.com