tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272160714315459088.post592982968402466632..comments2023-11-05T06:51:22.945-06:00Comments on These are a few of my favorite things: EpiphanyChristiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05769700320834756050noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272160714315459088.post-84865090903423139072009-07-11T15:31:19.393-05:002009-07-11T15:31:19.393-05:00You are an INCREDIBLE writer!!! You really are on...You are an INCREDIBLE writer!!! You really are one talented lady... thank you SO much for sharing your feelings - 'cause then I can say... 'yea, me too'!Stuart♥Marenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09131967723004156233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272160714315459088.post-92064315129721269382009-06-25T12:04:55.112-05:002009-06-25T12:04:55.112-05:00You put into way better words exactly how I feel a...You put into way better words exactly how I feel about my OWN kids. Maybe you should do a guest post on my blog describing how much you love them. It would sound so much better coming from YOU.Hollyweenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02965955385923756263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272160714315459088.post-86702399486431607322009-06-23T22:44:35.922-05:002009-06-23T22:44:35.922-05:00Loved reading this post today, because you have pu...Loved reading this post today, because you have put into words exactly what I have been feeling the past couple of days. The view IS really nice isn't it?Taunyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04104851345541290014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272160714315459088.post-89972128001851229262009-06-22T21:34:25.527-05:002009-06-22T21:34:25.527-05:00Good to read this as my boys are still sneaking do...Good to read this as my boys are still sneaking downstairs 90 minutes after I put them into bed...Ilenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10355626401656271880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272160714315459088.post-1345409223380771332009-06-22T19:18:07.283-05:002009-06-22T19:18:07.283-05:00Sometimes I like to hear about how much you like y...Sometimes I like to hear about how much you like your kids. It helps me to try harder. :)Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08857318798898841876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272160714315459088.post-12039322900341742132009-06-21T22:16:31.329-05:002009-06-21T22:16:31.329-05:00Thank you for your good example!
(throes not thro...Thank you for your good example!<br /><br />(throes not throws)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272160714315459088.post-22634743901516452772009-06-19T16:58:46.582-05:002009-06-19T16:58:46.582-05:00Beautiful! Enjoy the mountaintop...I hope it just...Beautiful! Enjoy the mountaintop...I hope it just gets better.Jakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01290994546386816813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272160714315459088.post-12216558029877686682009-06-19T15:03:27.739-05:002009-06-19T15:03:27.739-05:00Someone told me once that we are in the "Disn...Someone told me once that we are in the "Disneyland" phase of life. So true.queenieweeniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11045439889259890664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272160714315459088.post-69225110256392277462009-06-18T15:45:45.346-05:002009-06-18T15:45:45.346-05:00Every time you write a post like this, I cry. I t...Every time you write a post like this, I cry. I think you're setting a pretty great example to your kids for how to be a good mom. I'm in a mommy-valley right now...I hope to make it to a peak soon!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16464258419139122607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272160714315459088.post-47302026305900359882009-06-18T14:51:14.666-05:002009-06-18T14:51:14.666-05:00Beautifully said! There are so many things about ...Beautifully said! There are so many things about this stage in life we enjoy so much. There is also much to look forward to.Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13222427195742040600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272160714315459088.post-32359659937730291782009-06-18T11:35:28.078-05:002009-06-18T11:35:28.078-05:00wonderful wonderful post stie... i've got quit...wonderful wonderful post stie... i've got quite a few more years till I'm where you are, but I ardently look forward to it.Alissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15128155465719474811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272160714315459088.post-14172502306925280142009-06-18T10:43:50.589-05:002009-06-18T10:43:50.589-05:00Stie, (do you notice how I always call you, "...Stie, (do you notice how I always call you, "Stie" like we have known each other since birth, or something?)<br /><br />Anyway...Stie...<br /><br />That was utterly beautiful. I savored each and every word. I love how you described the tender experiences as you run with McKay. I love it when Evan (turns 12 next month) truly <i>talks</i> to me. There is nothing sweeter than having the kids open up to me. I hope I don't have to, perish the thought, go running with the child to keep having him open up to me, though ;)<br /><br />Also, the way you described Chase devouring his book was so beautiful. I need to blog about Evan overcoming his reading problems. (If I can ever get my mind straight enough to compose another post, that is ☺). The words you used describing, "puddle of anguish" and "sea of worry" were so perfect.<br /><br />I love that Hannah plans big. You are a great Mom. I plan to try to, "cherish instead of just tolerate and teach, and not just discipline", too. Thank you for this post.Lauren in GAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06182008314143458272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272160714315459088.post-54316322538592581722009-06-18T06:45:04.126-05:002009-06-18T06:45:04.126-05:00inspiring! truly inspiring! thank you.inspiring! truly inspiring! thank you.Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602141556185631247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272160714315459088.post-90285266579595032192009-06-17T21:56:48.709-05:002009-06-17T21:56:48.709-05:00Our pastor always says, "God gave us kids to ...Our pastor always says, "God gave us kids to make us Holy, not Happy", but when they bring us happiness, now that is a gift to treasure.<br /><br />So glad your summer is off to a great start with your three little friends!Christie in Dallas, TXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07230084513084255316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272160714315459088.post-18739973281538143032009-06-17T16:19:53.987-05:002009-06-17T16:19:53.987-05:00A very sweet tribute (that I read as I hear my 3 y...A very sweet tribute (that I read as I hear my 3 year old stomping around his room when he's suppose to be napping.)<br /><br />What was that thing you said? "Don't tolerate, Cherish..."<br /><br />I'm coming out of a mothering valley created by my own perspective. I like your perspective better!Woman Interruptedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05538967452226223978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272160714315459088.post-48723113907121458612009-06-17T16:09:08.626-05:002009-06-17T16:09:08.626-05:00Thanks! It's always good to stop and remember...Thanks! It's always good to stop and remember the great things about doing the toughest job you'll ever love.Lalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01198387690146677207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272160714315459088.post-14609454883542513532009-06-17T14:53:09.230-05:002009-06-17T14:53:09.230-05:00What an absolutely beautiful post. I love when yo...What an absolutely beautiful post. I love when you get reflective like this, it is inspiring. It makes me anxious to begin the time I will have with my kids home, even with a teenager that must be with his friends, always. At least I like his friends!Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15878083089636912645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272160714315459088.post-25840172937301108282009-06-17T13:41:56.745-05:002009-06-17T13:41:56.745-05:00Wow. This was pure poetry. I wish I could write ...Wow. This was pure poetry. I wish I could write like this and I'm very envious of where you are in life with your kids. They sound wonderful and I relate to so much of this. I know I will get there too and I love reading your blog to see what the future will hold for little bit bigger kids. So glad life is good for you right now!brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15114483651100368830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272160714315459088.post-71782393728397752032009-06-17T13:02:07.252-05:002009-06-17T13:02:07.252-05:00Great post, Stie. I am loving my life right now to...Great post, Stie. I am loving my life right now too. So far we are on day 3 of summer vacation and I DO like to be with my kids too. Amazing. And how fun you get to go running with McKay!Bridgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11051723455376835952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272160714315459088.post-18535472281816605472009-06-17T12:44:19.167-05:002009-06-17T12:44:19.167-05:00I was just telling Maren how, even though I love a...I was just telling Maren how, even though I love all your posts, I especially love the ones like these: they make me pause, reflect, and cry. You seem to say how I feel, but much, much more eloquently. I heart you.Dalenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03319470234853073606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272160714315459088.post-71616064322774882192009-06-17T12:16:51.596-05:002009-06-17T12:16:51.596-05:00I always love your posts about your kiddies. Make...I always love your posts about your kiddies. Makes me think I should get off this computer and go snuggle with them---see ya!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02614287776221907437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272160714315459088.post-51212308231816109492009-06-17T10:56:49.942-05:002009-06-17T10:56:49.942-05:00thanks for the beautiful post! i wish i could wri...thanks for the beautiful post! i wish i could write such eloquent posts about my kids. i feel the love but i cannot put it into words like you can.TheCatLordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10288492658388141063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272160714315459088.post-50411278794616452572009-06-17T10:56:49.281-05:002009-06-17T10:56:49.281-05:00Sometimes I think you are living a parallel life t...Sometimes I think you are living a parallel life to me. My oldest is 11 too. (Boy). I haven't tried running with him but maybe I will...<br /><br />Then I have a 10 year old boy and a 8 year old girl....only one difference and that's my 5 year old boy.<br /><br />Beautifully written post. I can totally relate! :)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12215390030414957826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272160714315459088.post-70742627533835793212009-06-17T10:40:45.599-05:002009-06-17T10:40:45.599-05:00holy smokes, CH. you made me teary here.
great, ...holy smokes, CH. you made me teary here.<br /><br />great, great stuff. i'm glad you wrote it.the wrath of khandreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14124348938056284964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272160714315459088.post-68331286435796491272009-06-17T10:17:40.648-05:002009-06-17T10:17:40.648-05:00I'm so feeling this way, too...and it feels go...I'm so feeling this way, too...and it feels good.<br />You have great kids and you are a fabulous mom. Enjoy your summer with together!Annemariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02471107916699569263noreply@blogger.com