tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22557751.post56483736158145288..comments2023-09-09T08:13:16.982-05:00Comments on The Starshine Report: Musings on MotherhoodTracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01875496721000801632noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22557751.post-12507621168497450342011-05-20T23:36:47.116-05:002011-05-20T23:36:47.116-05:00Well, I think everything has been said in the prev...Well, I think everything has been said in the previous comments! But I do want to encourage you also. Keep doing what you can to get out and engage with other moms. The isolation can lead to depression and that is a long scary road. Take care of yourself! :) You can't be there for your husband and babies if you're down. Enjoy the season!Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04705296376911083137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22557751.post-1826092585242474172011-05-08T23:35:52.237-05:002011-05-08T23:35:52.237-05:00When it comes to the blog, I say write whatever yo...When it comes to the blog, I say write whatever you want. You wrote from the heart about what you were going through in CA. Why not write from the heart about what you're going through now? If it turns into a mommy blog, so what? Or if you want to make it some of that, and some of whatever ELSE is going on, that's good too. A good blog is honest, and yours have always been that. Whichever way you decide will be great.Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00653383372182667361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22557751.post-66989743042001564592011-05-01T12:02:26.420-05:002011-05-01T12:02:26.420-05:00So well said...these feelings are common, especial...So well said...these feelings are common, especially in our culture where we do so many things alone. I wonder if moms in more communal cultures get lonely, or feel guilty, or worry about finding a minute for themselves? <br /><br />Maybe there's a mommy group you could join. I never did that, because I didn't find a group of mommies that I felt like I had anything besides motherhood in common with, but I didn't try very hard. My sister found a great one, and when they moved 3 hours away from the group, she has still kept in close contact with some of the women and their kids.Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00653383372182667361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22557751.post-70788852940490082072011-04-29T08:42:28.083-05:002011-04-29T08:42:28.083-05:00You are so blessed in so many ways and even in the...You are so blessed in so many ways and even in the challenge blessings flow. Keep blogging inside and outside of Motherhood."Mother" is just one of the roles you have, albeit the most noble. Keep writing, even if it's about motherhood. The act of writer makes you an AUTHOR too. Want to know more of your facets that I love? FRIEND, DAUGHTER, SISTER, WIFE, ACTRESS, SONG WRITER, MISSIONARY, TEACHER, PHOTOGRAPHER, ENTREPRENEUR. How you manage to do all this is amazing!<br />xoxox,Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18280833670991675036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22557751.post-50155857868076021002011-04-28T17:01:18.530-05:002011-04-28T17:01:18.530-05:00A. all mom's need to be told by an honest pers...A. all mom's need to be told by an honest person "you are doing a good job". Seems like your friends have that covered.<br />B. As long as God is 1st in your life all else will follow even Mommyhood. I always have an inspirational christian book set aside to pick up in those free moments. Power of a praying wife, Crazy love, etc... Also took a minute to read something age appropriate each day from the bible to the kiddos. It just seems to put everything into a good perspective for my overactive, exhausted little mind.kmrfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06592284967243179149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22557751.post-85868607528081280342011-04-28T12:05:50.621-05:002011-04-28T12:05:50.621-05:00You truly got motherhood down so well! I especial...You truly got motherhood down so well! I especially here you on the working hard but still feeling lazy part! And the lonely part. I work 2 days a week, which only leaves me with three days a week at home, and I feel like I don't have time to get out anymore or my house will be a disaster & laundry will never get down. It's an endless spiral. I hope you keep this blog for those rare occasions that you do get a chance to step away from mom mode.Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370336836254913514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22557751.post-25501843705010141572011-04-28T10:27:05.247-05:002011-04-28T10:27:05.247-05:00I love reading about your life and the love you ha...I love reading about your life and the love you have for God, your family, your friends... Whether it's here or at the other blog it's still your unique perspective and ideas that shine through. I love that we as believers and followers of Christ can encourage one another and support one another. <br /><br />This is a season that will go as another comes to take its place. Each will have challenges and triumphs. I appreciate you taking the time to share those with us.Dana Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13015202853572167592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22557751.post-26034789680161345702011-04-27T21:39:15.684-05:002011-04-27T21:39:15.684-05:00You described motherhood perfectly! You aren't...You described motherhood perfectly! You aren't alone in your feelings. You are doing what you are supposed to be doing. Remember that the baby/toddler years are a season. One day you will drop your babies at school and have more "me" time. Your quiet times will improve in length and frequency. You won't be so tired. You will have lunch with friends and get your haircut. <br /><br />3 1/2-4 yrs was a magic number for me. I have prayed that I will enjoy every age of our children but I feel great relief as they gain independence.<br /><br />Hang in there and keep on plodding along. Remember Hebrews 12: Fix your eyes on Jesus, run with perseverence this race of motherhood set before you, consider him who endured...<br /><br />You are doing a fantastic job. I know you are because I know you love Jesus and you love Brian and you love your boys. <br /><br />And it's healthy to take time for yourself even when they are awake. I make Josh play in the playroom or in his room (a pack 'n play or his crib when he was younger) for a certain amount of time. Use a timer so they know there's an end time and start will small increments of time and build up to longer. He can't come out or talk to me for that period of time but he knows before and after I'm all his.<br /><br />Love you lots and will pray for you. You are a dear, Tracy.The Lefflershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05556481862943956597noreply@blogger.com