tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post4788359885176637907..comments2024-02-09T04:00:27.528-05:00Comments on BECAUSE I SAID SO: With Great Responsibility, Comes Great JoyDawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00465587872521082056noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-56378932478944400812011-04-06T23:01:09.157-04:002011-04-06T23:01:09.157-04:00You are miraculous, but it's time to move on w...You are miraculous, but it's time to move on with your super crew. I've read you for years. Updates every now and then on the asshole, but do what you do best, making potatoes into potato salad. Or was that lemons into lemonade?Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04298481808077415073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-73056723599389113212011-04-05T15:32:23.226-04:002011-04-05T15:32:23.226-04:00Everyone needs and deserves a little pity party fr...Everyone needs and deserves a little pity party from time to time. You don't need to feel guilty. Your responsibilities are overwhelming. You have done a great job of raising your children under some pretty awful circumstances. You are now packing up a house and seven people for a cross country move. A true testament to your courage and love for your family. You are doing what needs to Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07496957014142404165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-71731956302697672102011-04-05T14:31:52.446-04:002011-04-05T14:31:52.446-04:00I think breaking down every once in awhile is heal...I think breaking down every once in awhile is healthy and normal and can be rejuvenating. Sometimes, you just need to wallow in all that is difficult. It gives you the release to be able to pick up and get going stronger again. You are doing so much and responsible for so much, it's a wonder you don't break down more often. But you are strong and capable (we can tell from your writing) Katie Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05718236301872225743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-69529067386732134862011-04-05T11:34:54.028-04:002011-04-05T11:34:54.028-04:00Reach out to just one local person you know who is...Reach out to just one local person you know who is good at mobilizing people. Ask for help. I know you can manage without it, no one doubts that. But life doesn't have to be that hard. This note sounds condescending because it's written; but imagine instead me calling you and yelling at you to stop being a dunderhead, one mom of 6 to another. We're in the same trench, Dawn; but I&Suburban Correspondenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11488916572135296650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-79823972026060209872011-04-05T11:28:43.460-04:002011-04-05T11:28:43.460-04:00I know the feeling of breaking down and indulging ...I know the feeling of breaking down and indulging in self pity that shuts me down emotionally as well. I want to share some verses that help me get through those difficult moments. Verses to encourage you :)<br />Isaiah 41:10(NIV) "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.&Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15343821135752753829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-77187434926268040322011-04-05T09:07:01.063-04:002011-04-05T09:07:01.063-04:00It's not weak to break down and have a pity pa...It's not weak to break down and have a pity party when you can get back up and keep going. Sometimes we all need to just throw our hands up and cry/yell/shut down...it's what you do after that matters. Having been a single mom with limited father involvement I know the trials and tribulations and also the amazement of seeing and being part of those moments - the little ones that make Staceroohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076770041668922849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-80678664491097367982011-04-05T08:58:10.739-04:002011-04-05T08:58:10.739-04:00I think we have those moments of feeling overwhelm...I think we have those moments of feeling overwhelmed to remind us of our strength. <br /><br />I am raising my "step" daughter, her mom left when she was five. I know firsthand dealing with that pain children go through when they feel abandoned, I can't imagine trying to be strong for 6 kids. You are absolutley amazing to me!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16866080785943050650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-64849312145432981572011-04-05T01:43:00.670-04:002011-04-05T01:43:00.670-04:00It's nice to know that I'm not the only on...It's nice to know that I'm not the only one that just shuts down when I'm stressed.Heather Reesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07239360061592826121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-29765394988780954302011-04-05T01:27:01.875-04:002011-04-05T01:27:01.875-04:00I sincerely wish I lived closer than across the co...I sincerely wish I lived closer than across the country to help you out! Even if that would make you would think I'm a creep :P Instead, I'll be over here praying!!Kaiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13967386227138403645noreply@blogger.com