tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251910084619750123.post7664727449809465146..comments2023-05-11T04:10:12.477-05:00Comments on A Heart Assessment: In a nutshellAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10844422388378500327noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251910084619750123.post-20833641570020539742009-01-22T14:42:00.000-06:002009-01-22T14:42:00.000-06:00Rachel--I got your blog address off of a facebook ...Rachel--<BR/>I got your blog address off of a facebook comment...I'm enjoying catching up with old friends there. Anyways, I was scanning through picts of your cute kiddos and your favorite posts and I happened upon this one. Can't believe how you just wrote my mind. I noticed that was 1 1/2 years ago, so do you have any advice for me on the early side of not enjoying motherhood much? I have 3 kids (7,4,1) and am so much like you...love the pictures, the precious memories, how God has created them with amazing personalities, but I LONG for the contentment to love this job of mothering. So hard to explain to many people. I'm at my best when I'm at work (I'm a part-time dentist), but I want to be at my best when I'm at home! Anyways, I feel your words so much. <BR/>Are you still in OK? We're in Tulsa, Nate is a youth pastor here. Would love to hear from you!<BR/>Angie (Voth) NaumanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251910084619750123.post-63111121467134063092007-10-24T07:42:00.000-05:002007-10-24T07:42:00.000-05:00I found you through Karen's (Irritable Mother) sit...I found you through Karen's (Irritable Mother) site. I'm saying a prayer for you. It's tough to admit the deep down struggles of ourselves as believers and moms, but the battle is very real. Ignoring it won't make it go away - but confessing it, seeking God's grace and strength, and pursuing godly counsel is wise. It is apparent that you are doing all these things - that's great! I pray for your deliverance!Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11428773334848494136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251910084619750123.post-34704020453053761152007-10-18T10:48:00.000-05:002007-10-18T10:48:00.000-05:00Thank you so much for your honesty in this. I am ...Thank you so much for your honesty in this. I am so proud of you for talking about it! It's not easy, I know!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251910084619750123.post-13337863607136846322007-10-15T08:49:00.000-05:002007-10-15T08:49:00.000-05:00i just came over from your comment on my site. i,...i just came over from your comment on my site. i, too, have struggled with depression at different times in my life. oddly while i was pregant with my first (after we had tried for 2 1/2 years to conceive) it was the worst. i'm praying that you will be freed from this pit and just experience true joy in Him. i'll pray for you :) i hope you have an especially good day today!Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03532400115819027454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251910084619750123.post-66355182479582202242007-10-13T21:33:00.000-05:002007-10-13T21:33:00.000-05:00thanks so much for your honesty. wow, there is alo...thanks so much for your honesty. wow, there is alot here to digest. it's good that you recognize the resentment in you; it's good that you are telling yourself truth. keeping pushing into the darkness and crying out for Him; He is faithful and you know this. i wish we could grab coffee and just chat. well, maybe we could. come visit. :)The McKayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03510946072678674632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251910084619750123.post-43805540699272816882007-10-13T18:18:00.000-05:002007-10-13T18:18:00.000-05:00Rachel, I am praying for you right now. I am beggi...Rachel, I am praying for you right now. I am begging God to bring you hope in mothering. My heart is breaking for you because I understand you so very well. The place where you are right now <EM>stinks</EM>!<BR/>I have been where you are. Had three kids without ever "trying," (In fact, we were trying progressively harder NOT to get pregnant!) I've missed the joy, and I've questioned God's wisdom in giving me children. The discontentment - yep, I've known that, too.<BR/>That's why I consider it a miracle to say I have HOPE in mothering now. Many days having JOY is a choice I have to make, but HOPE is always there.<BR/>If you'll email me your address, I'd like to send you something.Karen Hossinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18049412644792482270noreply@blogger.com