tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21109207.post7590197671748081256..comments2024-03-28T12:29:34.644-04:00Comments on Lookin' Up: A Sense of PeaceMarthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15293816902877287168noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21109207.post-8762060339820860342013-02-26T19:37:36.379-05:002013-02-26T19:37:36.379-05:00I'm afraid I let a bit steam escape every once...I'm afraid I let a bit steam escape every once in a while... But just a little bit. :(Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15293816902877287168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21109207.post-38630758798069022052013-02-25T21:12:49.816-05:002013-02-25T21:12:49.816-05:00haha...I was reading that thinking I hadn't se...haha...I was reading that thinking I hadn't seen it before. Yes, it's really hard to bite your tongue sometimes. And it's true that everyone is prickly sometimes. There are many times I'd love to use my blog as a place to vent, too, but I have too many people that read it who know me personally...family, friends, or this small very nosy village. lol. And yeah, I'd like to hurl quills at them all sometimes, too! haha.Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21109207.post-80840916376188431472013-02-25T14:45:32.853-05:002013-02-25T14:45:32.853-05:00Sherri, I have been reflecting on my homeschooling...Sherri, I have been reflecting on my homeschooling years too and wondering if that is why I was often so overwhelmed that I couldn't function. James never fully understood why I wanted so desperately to send my kids to summer camp.<br />Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15293816902877287168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21109207.post-49815919303421932902013-02-25T14:21:03.556-05:002013-02-25T14:21:03.556-05:00I've been discovering my introvert side in the...I've been discovering my introvert side in the past week or so too. It was a blog on homeschooling as an introvert mom that helped my discovery. I always wondered why homeschooling only one child put me over the edge sometimes (plus Zade!). It's because I can never be alone! One time I scared Joel when I came home so giddy from just being out alone :). I will pray for you to find time alone and I wish I could help in some way. If I think of something I'll let you know.Sherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00804132346830958840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21109207.post-48238839031685610182013-02-25T08:05:48.351-05:002013-02-25T08:05:48.351-05:00:):)Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15293816902877287168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21109207.post-78353858860775177222013-02-24T17:45:40.630-05:002013-02-24T17:45:40.630-05:00I love solitude. Tough to find it whilst living i...I love solitude. Tough to find it whilst living in a 5th wheel with hubby. He thinks we are conjoined twins and always asks to tag along with me on outings. Noooo!M.Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09758756422495505630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21109207.post-10449897514308202782013-02-24T13:53:40.881-05:002013-02-24T13:53:40.881-05:00But I never published it.But I never published it.Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15293816902877287168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21109207.post-10610527505110118412013-02-24T13:53:13.035-05:002013-02-24T13:53:13.035-05:00Betsy, I thought you would relate. The other day, ...Betsy, I thought you would relate. The other day, in my quest to convey what I was feeling, I wrote this <i>"If I am totally honest, whilst pulling prickles from my own hide, I have been feeling absolutely prickly myself. 'I'm someone's porcupine. And so are you,' has come to mind more than once, and although porcupines don't throw their quills, I have literally wanted to pull the quills from under my skin and hurl them at whoever was close enough to impale. I have not been feeling nice at all (though I am desperately trying to be nice)."</i><br /><br />Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15293816902877287168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21109207.post-25351035036036983472013-02-23T22:52:05.830-05:002013-02-23T22:52:05.830-05:00You sound like me. I crave solitude and it is a n...You sound like me. I crave solitude and it is a necessity for my survival! truly!! When I have a few crazy weeks of stress I can feel it building and solitude is the best medicine. It is healing in a way that nothing else is. I told The Mister that I felt like snatching everyone's head off earlier this week. lol. A sure sign that I need some alone time. Snow days and a dying cat have not helped. But these things, too, will pass....<br /><br />I have also found that I have to guard my days carefully. I have been known to decline an invitation to do something fun with a friend because my week is getting too busy. I have to have those days at home alone! Some of my girlfriends don't understand this...they are the opposite and when they are stressed they want to go out to lunch and vent it to someone. haha...but that doesn't do it for me like solitude! (it can also add to my stress to be the listener! ha.)Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21109207.post-58683232452169055222013-02-23T20:32:15.441-05:002013-02-23T20:32:15.441-05:00I know you do, Judi.
And I love you too.I know you do, Judi.<br />And I love you too.Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15293816902877287168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21109207.post-71092430947320924492013-02-23T20:31:52.537-05:002013-02-23T20:31:52.537-05:00Perhaps this is what I am missing... And, I have m...Perhaps this is what I am missing... And, I have missed Ladies' Prayer way more than I'd like this past month or two. It makes a huge difference.<br /><br />Praying for Ducky's safe arrival.Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15293816902877287168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21109207.post-15861958898109659942013-02-23T20:04:14.954-05:002013-02-23T20:04:14.954-05:00big understanding sigh.
love you.big understanding sigh.<br />love you.judi/Gmjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08758419906885139018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21109207.post-30515508419131092952013-02-23T19:54:50.786-05:002013-02-23T19:54:50.786-05:00yup -
this
Now in the morning, having risen a ...yup - <br /><br />this <br /><br />Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed. Mark 1:35 <br /><br />is what I was thinking as I read your entry. Jesus understands this, Martha. ♥<br />He will make a way for you... and the days He doesn't, He will carry you. That's a mighty fine yoke He offers. ♥Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16627220631916138723noreply@blogger.com