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Comment on Unlikely Teachers by Suzanne ~ TheJoyfulChaos

Suzanne ~ TheJoyfulChaos — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:28:42 +0000

Wendy- I know. Me too. I wish I would learn too. I have noticed I'm at
least aware of my sin now in the midst of my sinning as opposed to only
afterwards like I used to. It's progress. I have every single one of the
issues you listed. Noise-overload reactions. Oh my. Just tonight. I fought
back my insanity because it was just too much. And all they wanted was..
me. And the schoolwork agenda. ugh. Yesterday I shushed BigMan repeatedly
because I had things to teach the olders. When really, I should have
stopped and caught the ladybug for him. The moment is gone. I don't know
why it's so hard. I hate it. I hate my flesh and it's earthly tendencies.
Hate.
Funny you mention needing a sign. The chapter in The Secret Garden
about "Let them Laugh!" - really resonated with me. I love Mrs. Sowerby!
And decided to paint those words over my chalkboard wall. I'll share pics
when I do it. I need the constant reminder as well. And that verse from way
back that I painted in the kids' bathroom?
http://www.thejoyfulchaos.com/bees-to-the-extreme/ It was more for me than
for them!
Tomorrow - I'll pray for you as I think of you. You - me? Deal?

Comment on Unlikely Teachers by Suzanne ~ TheJoyfulChaos

Suzanne ~ TheJoyfulChaos — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:21:23 +0000

Laurel, I love that you came back. I really really appreciate you and your
passion. I will be scouring your blog and thriving on your encouragement
over the coming days. I can't thank you enough nor tell you how much you, a
complete stranger, has blessed me already. Thank you. Again and again.

Comment on Unlikely Teachers by Wendy@Sun-Kissed Scholars

Wendy@Sun-Kissed Scholars — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:01:37 +0000

I love the unexpected mentors…just wish I'd recognize them and listen more often. I'm sure I miss so much.
I have two dear friends who, after long and hard struggles, finally were able to have children (one through adoption.) They remind me kindly and often that I am SO blessed. My grandparents are amazing, also, and teach by example.
I just wish I could learn the lessons once and for all; get rid of my impatience and noise-overload reactions, my schoolwork “agenda,” and people-pleaser tendencies. Why is it so hard to just STOP and cuddle, enjoy and appreciate. I think I need a big sign for my house as a reminder.
Oh, and I love your header and the title!!

Comment on Unlikely Teachers by Laurel

Laurel — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:07:18 +0000

Great post!

I loved the link to the letter about finding mentors.

I am an "older mom" ... hate the "older" part, as I still have a house full of little ones, too. But, I have a PASSION to support and encourage young mamas. However, I find that many young mama's are "too busy", or don't really see any need to learn from the "older woman". So sad! When I was a young mama, I would have LOVED to have a mentor to walk me through the tough stuff.

While I only have 1 young mama that I am walking through life with, in real life, I have found a handful of young mama bloggy friends, that seem to appreciate the encouragement and support. I will keep blogging, keep writing, keep sharing, and keep praying for the young women that live on the little island that we recently moved to. I believe there are women here who might like to have a mentor, I just haven't figured out how to find them.

mama of a dozen

Comment on A Family Photo by Suzanne ~ TheJoyfulChaos

Suzanne ~ TheJoyfulChaos — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:38:08 +0000

oh whatever, you know you didn't notice it when you were setting up the
tripod!