tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555256807853297515.comments2021-04-07T03:04:09.829-05:00The Mommy Calling3_little_arrowshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17896690518408515335noreply@blogger.comBlogger260125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555256807853297515.post-28174406037537963342012-07-23T20:59:03.735-05:002012-07-23T20:59:03.735-05:00Well,I know lots of people who spend way too much ...Well,I know lots of people who spend way too much time criticizing stay at home mothers. If they have such illustrious careers, then why do they have time to care if some woman stays home with her kids? It simply does not affect them at all, so why would they care? The only conceivable answer is that they are jealous.Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03469446147426159902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555256807853297515.post-36810075562525075252012-05-29T17:50:42.598-05:002012-05-29T17:50:42.598-05:00I get frustrated and annoyed at other people as we...I get frustrated and annoyed at other people as well that put down SAHMs. It happens a lot and I think a lot of people don't even realize they are doing it only to make themselves feel better that they chose to go to work instead. They say things like if you put your child in daycare they will be looked after better coz they went to school to learn how to raise kids. The kid will be smarter if they go to daycare and my fav you will appreciate the moments more if you go back to work. Even though I spend 24\7 with my son I appreciate ever little moment every day!! He is a great, smart, physically advanced, well rounded toddler.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555256807853297515.post-46089130076284108422012-05-29T08:37:48.705-05:002012-05-29T08:37:48.705-05:00I am so grateful knowing you and so many other mom...I am so grateful knowing you and so many other moms praying over their sons. You are growing up fine men and future husbands!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04822138761506862243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555256807853297515.post-8263199493731471912012-05-21T14:21:03.724-05:002012-05-21T14:21:03.724-05:00Kim, the best response anyone could give to this p...Kim, the best response anyone could give to this post is to say that it has them thinking about what their church is doing for single moms! Of all the statistics, as shocking as they all were, none hurt my heart more than knowing that despite the obviously desperate need there were fewer than 1% of churches that are able or willing to help fill that need!3_little_arrowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17896690518408515335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555256807853297515.post-33870069589412918372012-05-21T14:18:53.522-05:002012-05-21T14:18:53.522-05:00Nicole, Thank you! Love you and respect you, girl!...Nicole, Thank you! Love you and respect you, girl! God has done amazing things in, through, and to you. I'm blessed to know you!3_little_arrowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17896690518408515335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555256807853297515.post-30151100582637563362012-05-21T10:42:57.093-05:002012-05-21T10:42:57.093-05:00What eye opening statistics on single moms! I knew...What eye opening statistics on single moms! I knew that kids who are products of divorce fare far worse than their peers who are in a stable two parent home environment, but I didn't realize how bad it really was. Now you have got me thinking about our church's outreach to single moms. <br /><br />Thanks for the mental poke!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04822138761506862243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555256807853297515.post-89656923907723394302012-05-21T08:24:30.023-05:002012-05-21T08:24:30.023-05:00Interestingly, the children of widowed mothers do ...Interestingly, the children of widowed mothers do not fit into these statistics. Perhaps it is because they are more likely to receive help from the church, their family, and their community. Your mother should definitely be proud of the things she has done for her family, as should all single moms. Like I said, it is an unimagineably difficult situation that they are in.3_little_arrowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17896690518408515335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555256807853297515.post-5990403805922015852012-05-19T18:45:43.721-05:002012-05-19T18:45:43.721-05:00My mother was widowed when I was three years old. ...My mother was widowed when I was three years old. Since then, she has lived as a single woman and has fought tooth and nail to raise me well. The Church did what it could to support her, but she was the one who did everything she could for me. Mom's like that should be praised.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555256807853297515.post-66259491043764405732012-05-17T08:41:53.858-05:002012-05-17T08:41:53.858-05:00I am a mother of three beautiful Children. And For...I am a mother of three beautiful Children. And For a time was a single mother. I am very Blessed that I have been chosen by God and that he kept me in the church, so I would raise my children there.Its by Gods good grace that I survived. I am truly grateful for women like Jennifer Maggio at Healing Place Church who started one of the first single mom's ministries and travels to churches every where helping them set one up in other churches.It is very sad to read the statistics of this.It makes me realize all the more how good God has been in my life.Not all woman choose to be single moms. It was through divorce that I became a single mom.But today I am no longer and so grateful to my Lord and savior. Thanks for the post Krista.Nicolenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555256807853297515.post-38395675122404196592012-05-14T06:40:09.393-05:002012-05-14T06:40:09.393-05:00Good morning to you too! What a great reminder th...Good morning to you too! What a great reminder that no matter what, each day is a gift and we have things to do. Thanks for sharing with us all over at NOBH!Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05152901528565504850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555256807853297515.post-76328998785064723962012-05-07T07:54:53.101-05:002012-05-07T07:54:53.101-05:00When I became a Christian such a short while ago (...When I became a Christian such a short while ago (around 6 years), I never would have understood your post. Having worked on growing in my relationship with Christ, though, I feel your joy at that deep and abiding love he offers.<br />Thank you for that drink of him today!<br />Thanks as well for sharing your wisdom at NOBH.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04822138761506862243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555256807853297515.post-28023487954527961042012-05-07T06:20:32.997-05:002012-05-07T06:20:32.997-05:00Love this! "If you woke up this morning, it ...Love this! "If you woke up this morning, it means you have a job to do." This is so true, and a great reminder to take each day, one step at a time. Thanks for the post!<br />Blessings,<br />Ann<br />(via NOBH!)Dr. Annhttp://themarriagechecklist.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555256807853297515.post-70431389344402846902012-05-06T18:48:33.722-05:002012-05-06T18:48:33.722-05:00I hope your Saturday morning was as productive and...I hope your Saturday morning was as productive and motivated as you sound here to me on Sunday night! I'll have to carry this over for a good start tomorrow--Monday--a day that always seems to need a little pep talk! ;)Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13156048755652103073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555256807853297515.post-6816649069889665872012-05-04T14:16:06.100-05:002012-05-04T14:16:06.100-05:00I definitely need encouragement when it comes to p...I definitely need encouragement when it comes to praying for my boys! It is so much easier to pray for my daughter since I'm a woman and I know the trails we face when it comes to our hearts, emotions, and just the general drama that comes with being a female. I am almost clueless when it comes to the true trials boys face every day with temptations, a need to be "tough", and the pressure of the position that comes with being the "leaders" since I have never been there! Thanks for stopping by!3_little_arrowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17896690518408515335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555256807853297515.post-37010726140000418932012-05-01T11:53:44.412-05:002012-05-01T11:53:44.412-05:00Amen! This was right were I am with being a mommy...Amen! This was right were I am with being a mommy of both set( a boy and a girl) But I thank God for giving me his words of wisdom when I need them.<br /><br />One LOVE...Reflectionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13998854913356398828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555256807853297515.post-70227024783034602032012-04-27T07:50:18.715-05:002012-04-27T07:50:18.715-05:00This is SOOOO true! I get so frustrated at the co...This is SOOOO true! I get so frustrated at the comments people make out of ignorance.Crystal @ Serving Joyfullyhttp://www.servingjoyfully.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555256807853297515.post-16312974143880815552012-04-20T06:18:56.225-05:002012-04-20T06:18:56.225-05:00Amen to that! I am surprised that in this age that...Amen to that! I am surprised that in this age that SAHM's still get a bad rap. The more I watch the stay at home younger moms at church raise their children and homeschool them, the more in awe of them I am.<br /><br />Thanks for your heartfelt piece. You have said a mouthful!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04822138761506862243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555256807853297515.post-39721890396965068472012-04-19T16:02:28.404-05:002012-04-19T16:02:28.404-05:00I just found your blog at NOBH! Right away, I lov...I just found your blog at NOBH! Right away, I loved your opening title of turning an "ordinary responsibility into an extraordinary opportunity" ! That says it all so well, and is an encouragement for those days when we're at home with the kids and missing out on the miracle right under our noses. Thanks for refreshing my spirit today!<br />Blessings, <br />AnnDr. Annhttp://themarriagechecklist.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555256807853297515.post-80061766300428276402012-04-19T13:49:53.205-05:002012-04-19T13:49:53.205-05:00Amen! Thank you for so eloquently expressing the r...Amen! Thank you for so eloquently expressing the role of the SAHM. You make me proud to be one! Thanks for sharing on NOBH! Smiles -Amy W Thorntonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08861793091286131901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555256807853297515.post-40928227160055410202012-04-19T12:51:40.062-05:002012-04-19T12:51:40.062-05:00Nothing, NOTHING is more important than raising to...Nothing, NOTHING is more important than raising tomorrow's leaders. It is so important. We daren't leave it to someone else. We mustn't leave it to someone else. I loved this post. The Mommy Calling is the best and most important of all! Thank you for sharing on NOBH.Diane Stringam Tolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09629946536985545457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555256807853297515.post-62610628266060986512012-04-16T15:50:05.643-05:002012-04-16T15:50:05.643-05:00You are doing a great thing in memorializing your ...You are doing a great thing in memorializing your thoughts and activities with your children. I have an annual practice of writing a letter to each of my boys. I have a book that I put them in. I didn't start that practice until my oldest was probably 12 and my youngest 6--a little late. But I'm grateful that I've done it and even though now they are older (teens and early twenties) I think they appreciate and treasure it--although they aren't quite ready to admit that to me yet. :) I hope that you continue to use your writing as a gift you give your children! Great post!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13156048755652103073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555256807853297515.post-13657882131073858802012-04-16T04:46:24.727-05:002012-04-16T04:46:24.727-05:00Thanks for highlighting such a sweet idea and a ha...Thanks for highlighting such a sweet idea and a hard truth. We would like to think we will remember each of these amazing, funny, or trying moments, but we don't.<br /><br />Great ideas for helping to keep memories fresh for you and your kids! The recipe box of Scriptures is such a simple and easy idea. While I received my beloved Grandmother's Bible when she died, I would treasure such a collection in my her handwriting, knowing she had lovingly chosen each one.<br /><br />Remember that traditions may be more apt to be simple, like pancakes on Saturday mornings, or apple picking in the fall. They don't have to be big and momentous to create warm and treasured memories.<br /><br />An idea you may enjoy is to start pillow journals with your kids. They become a series of continuous letters back and forth that span the years. You can find the how-to on my blog.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04822138761506862243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555256807853297515.post-92084203138634442082012-04-12T14:56:21.472-05:002012-04-12T14:56:21.472-05:00This is one of my son's favorite songs! He'...This is one of my son's favorite songs! He's too young to truly understand what it means since he just turned 4, but he loves to sing "Come awake, Come awake, Come and rise up from the dead (he doesn't know the word grave)." Precious heart!3_little_arrowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17896690518408515335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555256807853297515.post-69959474817346959252012-04-12T13:51:06.380-05:002012-04-12T13:51:06.380-05:00Thank you for sharing your beautiful insights on N...Thank you for sharing your beautiful insights on NOBH! I played your music video for my kids and they recognized the song from our local Christian radio station :)asliceofsmithlifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01411785385543404159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555256807853297515.post-70920929399062153332012-04-10T10:14:29.670-05:002012-04-10T10:14:29.670-05:00I will be praying for success for you and your auc...I will be praying for success for you and your auction, and the many who are suffering. God bless you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15972430229339449257noreply@blogger.com