tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4689215511584180257.post7100143711248614090..comments2022-04-01T14:43:37.876-05:00Comments on Numbering the Days: Choking and ChaosBevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08697132925192848110noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4689215511584180257.post-49314050210230446772012-04-25T07:57:44.971-05:002012-04-25T07:57:44.971-05:00Bev, I learn so much from the sharing of your life...Bev, I learn so much from the sharing of your life. I love that you are still learning. I love that you are still "living" and that involves learning and changing. When we stop any of those things, we stagnate. I think most of us women can relate with the chaos we bring. I'm having to take a look at the stress in my life and start saying no to many of the things I want to call "relaxing!" Realizing that for me, I need lots of down time in my home on the weekends. Just sharing the 4 walls with my hub, and daughter. Makes a huge difference in the quietness of my soul instead of the nervous chaos I feel alot of the time. I appreciate the honesty you share!<br />KristiKristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05393024979088165399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4689215511584180257.post-50590178288864015742012-04-24T09:15:02.402-05:002012-04-24T09:15:02.402-05:00I love genuine people! Again, you have really stru...I love genuine people! Again, you have really struck a nerve in me. I love reading your blog. You give people something to think about, aspire to become, and prioritize. All at once, you accomplish this without being "preachy" or wearing a mask. I don't know you in real life but you truly have become a Titus 2 woman in my life! Thanks for sharing your heart and being authentic. :)Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11664555958329861947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4689215511584180257.post-50214551348032525342012-04-23T16:56:27.954-05:002012-04-23T16:56:27.954-05:00hi bev.....what an insightful post with lots to th...hi bev.....what an insightful post with lots to think about. and i so agree. as they say, it's never too late to learn, is it?!<br />connieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4689215511584180257.post-84934657741840537252012-04-21T22:58:28.677-05:002012-04-21T22:58:28.677-05:00Karen, I can completely relate. Sometimes I let my...Karen, I can completely relate. Sometimes I let my projects and Pinterest ideas take over to an unhealthy level, but overall - I've sewn since I was seven years old and it always makes me happy to hear someone else has taken it up. Good for you!Bevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08697132925192848110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4689215511584180257.post-28218674979993466082012-04-21T21:30:06.871-05:002012-04-21T21:30:06.871-05:00I, too, can relate to everything you've said. ...I, too, can relate to everything you've said. I enjoy your blog (and that of Sarah). You two have made me decide to visit a quilt shop in my town, salivate like I've never salivated before (I'm generally not a crafter), and now decide to create a sewing/quilting area in my spare room. I don't know whether to thank you or curse you!!!!!!! Best regards, Karen from Elm Grove, WisconsinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4689215511584180257.post-38737267381466001142012-04-21T19:52:41.464-05:002012-04-21T19:52:41.464-05:00I think my husband could say the same thing, if he...I think my husband could say the same thing, if he felt that I wouldn't come completely undone. Spending too much time on the less important things in my life, and then being overwhelmed and stressed is definitely not the abundant life God promises us.<br /><br />When my life focuses on those inside these four walls (and my parents!) it is sweet and I find contentment. Once again you have made me think, as I have seen something of myself in your reflections. Thanks for sharing...Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04023662613621208356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4689215511584180257.post-6202177008637972962012-04-21T18:38:22.395-05:002012-04-21T18:38:22.395-05:00And I hope if anybody I'm related to reads thi...And I hope if anybody I'm related to reads this, they aren't isn't offended--I love everybody in our family, I promise :). And if I invite you over for a holiday, know that I'm being genuine ;)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03867656058895825645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4689215511584180257.post-90986775786778752812012-04-21T18:35:24.033-05:002012-04-21T18:35:24.033-05:00I love this post, of course :). I want you to foll...I love this post, of course :). I want you to follow through--in moderation!!--so you can really, really enjoy your life from here on out. And so you have time to come play with me, because that quilt store I went to today is AMAZING.<br /><br />One thing, though--I never thought our holidays were sad. The only one I remember not enjoying was when we went to CO for Christmas and had to juggle multiple family groups and be overly calm and polite at Grandma and Grandpa's and didn't have enough time to enjoy our presents until we drove home. Holidays with just the five of us were never rushed, or involved driving all over the area to be with all sides of the family, and that's probably why both Chris and I savor holidays just as our own family now. Being with the entire family is chaos!! Easter just about did me in this year! So I have no "sad" holiday memories, only memories of always having a blast with my own family, with no stress or extended-family drama. Ask Les and Dan--I bet they'll agree!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03867656058895825645noreply@blogger.com