Comments for Notes From The Frugal Trenches - A Downshifting Journey

Comment on He Has Been Good To Us by thickethouse

thickethouse — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:14:06 +0000

A rather late comment, but as I read this, I realized I had to tell you, whether you believe me or not, that it is not selfish to pray for your own needs.
Remember how the stewardess on a plane tells you to put on your own oxygen mask first? If your needs are woefully undermet, you will be unable to help anyone else, not even the children you love so dearly. It’s hard to figure out how to expand time so those needs can be met, but it isn’t selfish to pray that they BE met.

Comment on Encouragement From Afar by Leigh

Leigh — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 03:47:21 +0000

FT, for all you have on your plate all day, every day, you are doing AMAZINGLY well. One small suggestion from me. Leave work at work. Don’t bring work home to do after hours or at weekends, no matter how great the temptation. Devote that time solely to you and your children and guard it for the precious time it is. The work will still be there on Monday or the next morning and the world doesn’t end if things aren’t done as quickly as others want them to be. Lx

Comment on Encouragement From Afar by Adrienne

Adrienne — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 21:18:28 +0000

Only mothers are on intimate terms with the laundry basket!! To children and partners it is just that “thing” that sits in a corner! LOL!
I agree with Catherine R Staat the years will fly by so take time to enjoy the sweet small moments.

Read this quote the other day and thought of you and your children.
“Adoption is when a child grew in it’s Mummy’s heart instead of her tummy” Anonymous

I am amazed at all that you do achieve….. you really are outstanding…

Comment on Encouragement From Afar by Kate Kresse

Kate Kresse — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:30:41 +0000

I am glad you received such wonderful encouragement and reinforcement. Know that you are in the prayers of many—including mine. Keep moving forward. God is with you.

Comment on Encouragement From Afar by Joyful

Joyful — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:36:04 +0000

Encourages are tremendously important. I’m so glad you have a good encourager!

Comment on Encouragement From Afar by Ann

Ann — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 22:26:56 +0000

Ditto to what Kathleen says here! I wish that your cup may be filled and that you have a wonderful, productive week ahead.

Comment on Encouragement From Afar by JudyY

JudyY — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 22:01:37 +0000

Busy weekend! But how great the feeling as we accomplish the things on our list. Glad to hear all is well, with lots of learning for you all! Geronimo Stilton is a huge favourite at the school library where I volunteer xx

Comment on Encouragement From Afar by kathleen

kathleen — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:49:18 +0000

Hello dear FT. You are accomplishing amazing things…you may not see the progress in a week or a month, but your little actions are building one upon the other. I’ve been a bit of a hermit lately, but think of you and yours often and pray. k

Comment on Encouragement From Afar by mummyto2

mummyto2 — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 18:43:21 +0000

None of us are perfect, so be kind to yourself. My boys still need reminding every single day that the laundry bin is there for a reason Thinking of you all x

Comment on Encouragement From Afar by melissa

melissa — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 16:55:09 +0000

Oh my! Busy!

I am 100% sure you are making progress “constructing” your family each day, even when it does’t feel like it (maybe especially when it doesn’t feel like it!).

Be kind to yourself.