tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post7249186736196750300..comments2024-03-15T13:00:08.144-05:00Comments on 2 Kids, a Mini Van and a Mortgage: Superwoman?Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05304478032446507014noreply@blogger.comBlogger90125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-25192539209116879182011-06-28T13:28:24.305-05:002011-06-28T13:28:24.305-05:00Kate, thank you for expressing your feelings. I w...Kate, thank you for expressing your feelings. I would be way more worried about you if you didn't have such clarity and faith. You can't be an expert in this stuff...who would want that? You are exactly enough for each of your children...try to be as loving to yourself and trust God for the balance.<br /><br />Your faithful spirit, your writings and your devotion amaze me and inspire me daily. Sending you love and prayers from Dayton, Ohio.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-92072293721279179992011-06-28T09:35:46.701-05:002011-06-28T09:35:46.701-05:00You are amazing! I admire you for being so strong ...You are amazing! I admire you for being so strong and not giving up. I don't know how you do it. You are more than entitled to have "melt downs". This is by no means easy for you or anyone for that matter. You are truly blessed to have your beautiful family and support from friends and loved ones. You hold your head up and do not feel guilty for anything. You are amazing and a wonderful mother. God is holding you and that beautiful baby close. Thoughts and prayers with you continuously.Mistakenly Misunderstoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04091916835848634333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-51329098612329146592011-06-27T20:14:25.167-05:002011-06-27T20:14:25.167-05:00Kate,
I have thought of you one million times sinc...Kate,<br />I have thought of you one million times since you wrote this post. I didn't respond immediately, but have responded so many times in my mind since yesterday! You are a wonderful, very HUMAN mother who longs for her family to be well and whole and together. What mama wouldn't and doesn't want that? I pray that God will envelope you with a peace and strength that truly surpasses your understanding!! Know that He is going to meet you in those dark, frustrating, lonely, and tired places. You have a strong team of believers lifting you up!! <br />Love and hugs from Arkansas,<br />AmandaAmandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03781257280467868424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-65878104980070096002011-06-27T19:37:19.387-05:002011-06-27T19:37:19.387-05:00You are one amazing Mother! You simply can not han...You are one amazing Mother! You simply can not handle 3 children especially when one is so ill and one is a baby at the same time. Have a rule 2 adults when you have both Jack and Lucy. Have a friend do the laundry! My prayers are with you every day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-4138155403721790492011-06-27T18:12:19.165-05:002011-06-27T18:12:19.165-05:00kate , oh my girl i dont feel that it was a pitty ...kate , oh my girl i dont feel that it was a pitty post i feel like it was a post from a normal mom that miss her family being all together in ther own place on there own schedule and at his time with this trail that has been put before you it not due able.... you are amazing everytime i read your blog you just amaze me over and over again, your strength is so inspirational and your love for the savior is so beatiful... the lord gave us all familys and friends to help us down the road in life and its alright to have to rely on them this time in yours... you are a great mom and thank you for letting us be apart of this journey your family is on... please know me and my children pray for lucy and your family every night and all i hope for you is that you have peace in your heart and know you are super women to many of us that dont know you personally..... take care and much love to your whole famil!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-15941067718835564742011-06-27T15:53:47.188-05:002011-06-27T15:53:47.188-05:00don't ever apologize. You are a superwoman to ...don't ever apologize. You are a superwoman to your family. (and to the rest of us too)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-73240596531285655872011-06-27T15:44:31.937-05:002011-06-27T15:44:31.937-05:00I would never, ever think of you as selfish- my go...I would never, ever think of you as selfish- my goodness, far from it. You and your family have been dealt a very tough hand, but you will ALL persevere ! Not only are you caring for your sick child, but you have 2 others that need Mommy as well. The stress has to be daunting. One day at a time, take care of you, too. If you feel well, you'll be able to cope better. Thinking of you, LibbyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-41500478983976232532011-06-27T15:09:30.217-05:002011-06-27T15:09:30.217-05:00Hang in there....praying for u and your family and...Hang in there....praying for u and your family and little Lucy.<br />Love,<br />Shawna<br />Boise, IdahoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-44254785449929388182011-06-27T15:05:19.037-05:002011-06-27T15:05:19.037-05:00You have Every right to have the feelings you do.....You have Every right to have the feelings you do....praying for your family and little Lucy.<br />love,<br />Shawna<br />Boise, IdahoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-49965161693009719912011-06-27T13:21:58.306-05:002011-06-27T13:21:58.306-05:00I just saw this post and I'm praying for you! ...I just saw this post and I'm praying for you! I don't put you down for being this way - I know it has to be hard! I can't understand the horror that you are going through, but thankfully I have a God that does! Just remember...with God ALL things are possible! Praying hard for your family!<br /><br />Love,<br /> Allison*Allison*https://www.blogger.com/profile/10011682556781214886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-62618193198196966312011-06-27T12:02:55.620-05:002011-06-27T12:02:55.620-05:00I have been having my own pity party and God must ...I have been having my own pity party and God must have led me to your blog. I am praying for you and your family. I have lupus, just diagnosed and cannot be supermom anymore either, but my kids are grown and live out of state, two in South Carolina where my one granddaughter also lives. I am blessed and my eyes are opened. God bless you and yours.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-12137536556340581092011-06-27T09:53:26.173-05:002011-06-27T09:53:26.173-05:00It's like a boiling teapot that needs to let o...It's like a boiling teapot that needs to let off steam....you're not having a pity party. You are dealing with a lot right now, and being too hard on yourself. Go ahead and vent..let that steam come out. You'll feel a little better when you do. All will be well.Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11953994353323944334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-60882622092633456442011-06-27T09:34:32.968-05:002011-06-27T09:34:32.968-05:00I read your blog every day and am constantly think...I read your blog every day and am constantly thinking of you and your family and you are always in my prayers. All of your feelings are legitimate and I cannot imagine what you're going through right now, individually and as a family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family.Malloriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04209911523231389009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-61626217558551753552011-06-27T09:11:54.806-05:002011-06-27T09:11:54.806-05:00You go ahead and have a pity party anytime you wan...You go ahead and have a pity party anytime you want! Make it a big one with party hats and all! We are here for you! Let it all out girl. Praying for your sweet Momma heart. I can't even begin to imagine the emotions that you are going through. My heart hurts for you. <br />Lifting you up in prayer today and every day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-7656694827505125722011-06-27T08:59:01.302-05:002011-06-27T08:59:01.302-05:00You are human my dear!! WE all have days like this...You are human my dear!! WE all have days like this! They are hard but are given to us to teach either us something or someone around us something! Praying for you and your sweet family. Here is to a better day! :)The Ingleby Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15073920029477353419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-62136549939408748182011-06-27T08:55:43.920-05:002011-06-27T08:55:43.920-05:00Don't apologize for breaking down, you deserve...Don't apologize for breaking down, you deserve it. YOU ARE SUPERWOMAN/MOM in my book. Hang in there, I pray for y'all every day!!!!Malloryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00473389560413096129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-30555669202711006822011-06-27T08:55:27.717-05:002011-06-27T08:55:27.717-05:00I am totally amazed at your entire family through ...I am totally amazed at your entire family through this time in your life. Reminds me totally of the songs Blessings by Laura Story. I will continue to pray for Lucy to be healed and for all of you - but it is so obvious to me God is with you all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-61266514942961143692011-06-27T08:29:52.652-05:002011-06-27T08:29:52.652-05:00Two things come to mind as I read your post. Your ...Two things come to mind as I read your post. Your are NORMAL and you are WISE. You and Erik have so much to contend with now and even though we, (me too), are the super mom types, there is only so much we can do.You are not selfish, you are smart. Love you all!<br />Suzy SmithAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-90494543070568087642011-06-27T08:08:17.981-05:002011-06-27T08:08:17.981-05:00You have every right to have a pity party. I cry ...You have every right to have a pity party. I cry every time I read your blog. I can only imagine your pain and fears right now. You are pretty darn close to being superwoman! You will get through this and I have faith your family will be whole again.<br /><br />I'm not sure if you ever spoke of this, but how did you (do you) explain to Lucy and Ella what is going on? How much do they know? Does Lucy grasp or ask questions of her illness?Jeanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656586677003102415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-33969636513055489822011-06-27T07:58:59.902-05:002011-06-27T07:58:59.902-05:00Kate, I think you are doing everything you can to ...Kate, I think you are doing everything you can to see your babies as much as possible. You are SO entitled to your pity party and your disappointment that things cannot be the way you envisioned. I pray for Lucy's complete healing and I pray for peace for you as you try to maintain a sense of 'normal' for Jack and Ella.Heather Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00499718824267698515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-13363824885943811122011-06-27T07:00:31.674-05:002011-06-27T07:00:31.674-05:00I pray for your peace and for complete healing for...I pray for your peace and for complete healing for your child and for your heart. It may help to bring one of Jack's sheets from home or put one of your shirts or your husbands shirts (that you have worn all day) in his borrowed crib. Sometimes the smell will help them sleep more peacefully. It worked for us when traveling.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-85881235404231395032011-06-27T06:54:39.329-05:002011-06-27T06:54:39.329-05:00I hate it when God reminds us that we aren't s...I hate it when God reminds us that we aren't super women! I especially hate surprise pity parties. Hang on to your hope. Hang on to your faith. Hang on to your family and friends. You are an amazing woman. GO KATE GO! GO LUCY GO!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-50384417296889951072011-06-27T06:47:39.127-05:002011-06-27T06:47:39.127-05:00A pity party is good for the soul! My daughter an...A pity party is good for the soul! My daughter and I go so far as to bake a cake and wrap a gift. We also try to plan it for about three days out to give us time to come to grips with the situation and completely cover it in prayer.<br />I am praying for your little Lucy and even tell my family, "Pray for a little girl named Lucy that we don't know." God sure knows that precious child! --AngieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-9289232229554592502011-06-27T06:01:03.979-05:002011-06-27T06:01:03.979-05:00You are not selfish, you are normal. God bless yo...You are not selfish, you are normal. God bless you!Amynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-63531806771389708292011-06-27T00:49:18.834-05:002011-06-27T00:49:18.834-05:00You deserve a pity party, none of us can imagine h...You deserve a pity party, none of us can imagine how incredibly over whelming this must be. I don`t work summers, I wish I lived close enough to bring you kids for a daily visit, or help brainstorm other ideas for you to see them daily. Since I can`t help you I guess I need to keep my eyes and ears open for a local family in need of help.<br /><br />Believe in yourself! You are doing great! You are in a really, really rotten situation and there is no "perfect" way to make it all work. <br /><br />Lori ( Spokane WA)fuzzandfuzzlethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03384943208016317509noreply@blogger.com