Tonight, I am at peace.
After reading your love for me in yesterday's comments and hearing a sense of community, I feel stronger. I know that I am not alone. I was feeling like I was the only one struggling with anger and selfishness and all the other ugly things that go with darkness. Your words spoke volumes to me. Not only am I not alone, but I am completely sane.
Thank you for being so gentle with my broken heart. I agonized over sharing that post. You all treated me with such care and love that my heart burst with joy and renewed purpose. Today was a good day. My house remained at peace. No angry words were spoken. No punishments were needed. My children responded favorably to my state of mind. Their sweet natures poured out of them. It was like a salve for my weak and crumbled soul.
So I smile.
Thank you all for loving this imperfect mom. I would never want any of you to think that I have it all together. I am just a women in need of a Savior trying to do the best she can. I have taken strength from your love and you have made a difference. Never stop praying for one another.
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Knowing you're not alone is sometimes of great comfort. I'm glad you had a nice day friend.
I must say that before we really got to know each other (really just within the past year), I totally thought you were the perfect woman!
It's been great getting to know your imperfections and share our hilarious mommy-failure stories. It makes me feel so much better!
It's been a blast getting to really know you.
This is the way we were designed to be. God allows us to have struggles so we can share them with others, relate, and learn!
Glad you had a peaceful day.
Your post really helped me, too--as well as all the posts from the other ladies. I guess we're all in this together! Glad you're feeling better today.
I love that we get to be imperfect together.
There is no coincidence that our boys are just 5 days apart, I am so thankful for that blessing.
It is great sitting in the trenches with you!
It's so hard to really be Real, sometimes. Thanks for sharing your heart with us. I believe when we do that, we help others see what God can do through us.
I am so glad you are feeling renewed. I think it is great that you were able to open yourself up and show your feelings.
glad you are doing better! hope you had a great date night last night!!!
oh yay. see? this is the fruit of your honesty. your little (or kinda big) circle of friends lovin' on you and praying for you to find peace. true, God-given peace.
i am thrilled to hear new and fresh janelle back.
Yay!! Good days are a blessing, aren't they?
I want to write a post tomorrow, and it might speak to you too, if I get to write it. It's about getting just enough grace to get us through each day.
SO happy to hear that Friday was a good day for you. How was your weekend?
Thinking of you and praying for you!!
I am so happy you are feeling a little better. I know the whole angry at the kids, nice to everyone else thing. I do it all the time. I feel so bad when its like this and when I am mean to my husband....I am happy I am not the only one. And I also know the power of encouragement - I am glad you feel encouraged by everyone!!!
Yeah!! I'm glad you had such a great, Grace & Peace filled day!! I'l continue to pray that these days FAR OUT NUMBER the other kind! But isn't it wonderful to know how many sisters you have that love and pray for you (on your good and bad days!).
I love the way you described your smile... this is one of the greatest things I never expected to find when I joined the blogging community. Strength and comfort from those who can truly relate to one another. You are not alone. And that means neither am I. :)
So glad things are better. Now being off school for two days might throw a kink in the system, but I bet some ice cream would do the trick. If I could get out of the driveway, I would get some for you. Maybe later this week...
I'm so glad you had a great day! Thanks for sharing from your heart! It is difficult to share that part of us sometimes!
Thank you for being vulnerable... for being REAL. I wish we were all a bit more authentic in our struggles and our faith journey. I love you!
Heather
Ashlyn says this to me all the time..."Mom, I just love you."
Janelle, I just love you!
Isn't it nice to know that Jesus has our picture on his fridge?
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