tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post2305485051893977413..comments2024-01-01T03:38:13.643-05:00Comments on We Talk of Christ, We Rejoice In Christ: Cyber-Minutes and Light-YearsJocelyn Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10342635172904848811noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-26597122696915883112012-02-26T18:03:48.679-05:002012-02-26T18:03:48.679-05:00I'm sobbing right now because I needed to hear...I'm sobbing right now because I needed to hear this so badly today. Thank you.Kris Merrimannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-84348623620568658952012-02-17T09:40:30.361-05:002012-02-17T09:40:30.361-05:00What a wonderful reminder that one of the greatest...What a wonderful reminder that one of the greatest forms of service we provide is by serving the members of our own family. Some of these examples are hard - especially when we may not be feeling well, but doesn't our family deserve it more than anyone!?! I remember my husband once complaining that many times he would come home and smell wonderful food cooking, and it was always because his mother was making food for a new mom or someone in the ward who needed a meal. And then they got macaroni and cheese for dinner. Yes, it is very important to serve others and for our children to see us serving others. But I have tried to make a double recipe of whatever I am making for another family so that my family gets something special as well. Thank you for helping me to analyze my actions and trying to do better at aligning them with what I know I should do.Katrina McNivennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-50933262883722097022012-02-17T04:47:11.345-05:002012-02-17T04:47:11.345-05:00happen to stumble upon your blog and very glad I d...happen to stumble upon your blog and very glad I did. Very inspirational and I look forward to reading more :)<br /><br />http://fitcraftystylishandhappy.blogspot.com/ Cassidyastanleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-20371717929106070382012-02-16T22:29:50.916-05:002012-02-16T22:29:50.916-05:00Thanks for the reminder about what service to your...Thanks for the reminder about what service to your family really is. I love the cups. And the reminder to answer those whining "mom!"'s with soft words instead of whining right back (what I ALWAYS feel like doing!!)Beccanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-55773875602711661212012-02-16T21:16:58.265-05:002012-02-16T21:16:58.265-05:00Thank you for posting the reply to your friend. (T...Thank you for posting the reply to your friend. (The rest of the post was great too, though!)Kate Sherwoodhttp://allthistomorrow.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-18028187986334579922012-02-16T20:59:46.700-05:002012-02-16T20:59:46.700-05:00Amen. Kids are amazing and wonderful...but someti...Amen. Kids are amazing and wonderful...but sometimes I just want to go to the bathroom without little ones (and some big ones) knocking on the door.<br /><br />Being a Mom is such a blessing, serving, loving and raising these precious little spirits such a wonderful thing. I love how "real" your service this time has been. Some of us don't have time to do the outside things, and it is wonderful to be reminded that sometimes just managing to make a nice meal (or not so nice) is an act of service. And what better people to be serving than those we love so much.J Robertsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-63760461145069695762012-02-16T20:27:33.431-05:002012-02-16T20:27:33.431-05:00Oh gosh, I needed to hear that. I work in a scho...Oh gosh, I needed to hear that. I work in a school with a ADHD and Aspergers child who is a pain in the butt and I sometimes get so frustrated with him and the other kids in the class. I've always had trouble with some anger when dealing with a lot of kids in a job and I really think I've been in the wrong career (if you can call it that) and need to find another one. The teacher over the class is SO nice even when she has to tell the kids the same things over and over again. I just want to pass out ridalin and spank them! Becky rosenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-55857493287792848922012-02-16T20:25:51.543-05:002012-02-16T20:25:51.543-05:00I love this post! All of it!! You are amazing!I love this post! All of it!! You are amazing!Katie Sorensennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-78400257325418923992012-02-16T20:16:28.355-05:002012-02-16T20:16:28.355-05:00great post...I wish i was a kid again so I can hav...great post...I wish i was a kid again so I can have the fun your kids have with each other.millienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-33570634655451040772012-02-16T16:17:30.393-05:002012-02-16T16:17:30.393-05:00Oh if I could be just one superhero...it would be ...Oh if I could be just one superhero...it would be Elastigirl! What an awesome super hero!Jocelyn Christensenhttp://beinglds.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-78671234731403181392012-02-16T15:50:53.791-05:002012-02-16T15:50:53.791-05:00Thank you! I am glad I am not the only one who say...Thank you! I am glad I am not the only one who says "DON'T TOUCH ME" or want to shut the door at bed time when I am being summoned for the bazillioth time. You are awesome! And though you are not perfect and still human, reading your blog helps me to remember that I can continue to try harder and work on things I think I need to change. Thank you again!Laura Cardonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-13880766975304498912012-02-16T14:58:04.073-05:002012-02-16T14:58:04.073-05:00You mean you aren't really Elastigirl in disgu...You mean you aren't really Elastigirl in disguise? =)CranialHiccupshttp://chocolateonmycranium.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-87262206063309847882012-02-16T11:35:14.892-05:002012-02-16T11:35:14.892-05:00Fun Post!Fun Post!Lesa Cnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-48651198245315759712012-02-16T11:35:04.644-05:002012-02-16T11:35:04.644-05:00Fun post!Fun post!Lesa Cnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-83901767463073017102012-02-16T11:04:58.328-05:002012-02-16T11:04:58.328-05:00Lovely.Lovely.Tiffany Swedemomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-7246977812727479932012-02-16T11:02:09.068-05:002012-02-16T11:02:09.068-05:00I know all this is Utopia but when do the kids get...I know all this is Utopia but when do the kids get the idea to serve their parents..go to bed without 30 extra minutes of singing songs, eat, not scream, don't make a mess ...just for one moment? one day? one bedtime. Just wondering as I sit here, empty nested. My kids were great...I have to say that!Susan Hatchnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-82521149386936730882012-02-16T11:00:00.160-05:002012-02-16T11:00:00.160-05:00nice to know you are human...lol! Seems others alw...nice to know you are human...lol! Seems others always look at our outward life without knowing the inner demons we each face then judge their inner selves on our outward appearances. I am relearning again about unconditional acceptance, that's part of parenting and daily living with others it seems.Aunt Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-25943027688184772372012-02-16T10:46:59.894-05:002012-02-16T10:46:59.894-05:00"Don't touch me!" haha. I have my ..."Don't touch me!" haha. I have my own versions of that...CKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-91105358475479254912012-02-16T10:38:40.712-05:002012-02-16T10:38:40.712-05:00Thanks for sharing! I wanted to tell you that I s...Thanks for sharing! I wanted to tell you that I started a GCBC patterned after the PA chapter (but of course!) this past Monday here in Michigan. I had 6 friends come and it was really great. We're doing it 2x each month and I'm so excited for the next one - it really is good to see friends during the daytime and to have great spiritual discussions with them, and I'm hoping that in the future some of our neighbors might also be able to join us. Thanks for the idea - I love your blog and your honesty and very much relate to wanting to stay in bed and keeping the sink full of dishes. I struggle with that almost every day, but I feel strengthened when I am able to accomplish even the littlest things with the Lord's help. Thanks again for your inspiration in so many ways. I don't even remember how I found your blog last year but I'm so glad I did - it's really made me a better mother and my 2 kids are grateful for that also! :) Stacey Hhttp://teamhoopes.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-83831144649922270402012-02-16T10:30:52.643-05:002012-02-16T10:30:52.643-05:00Jocelyn, I am so glad you posted this, especially ...Jocelyn, I am so glad you posted this, especially the addendum at the bottom. I am glad to know that you are human and you also yell "DON'T TOUCH ME!" :) Thank you!just Lunoreply@blogger.com