tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908185560435429588.post4569383704955813369..comments2023-06-27T02:47:36.624-05:00Comments on Life in the Parsonage: Not the SameSarah@Life in the Parsonagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03129742817309651806noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908185560435429588.post-38409695077166499062010-09-17T07:57:28.596-05:002010-09-17T07:57:28.596-05:00Yep, things are different than the stories we writ...Yep, things are different than the stories we write in our heads.<br />I became a grandma right around when you were going into the hospital to have Lucy. (you read my blog early in the AM before you went in because you couldn't sleep. That should've done the trick.)<br />Our grandson Max was born the next day, I think.<br />Oh, and FYI, our dog is named Lucy. Sorry about that.<br />Actually, Max sound like a dog name, more than Lucy...<br />Wow. Talk about aimless rambling.Diane Meyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18092079647422617381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908185560435429588.post-69276276861604155782010-09-16T14:56:25.320-05:002010-09-16T14:56:25.320-05:00Good for you!! I've also been blessed with a b...Good for you!! I've also been blessed with a baby girl since this time last year. Life is different now...to say the least. I'm trying to embrace the changes, but adjusting to new things always takes me OUT of my comfort zone. Reading "So Long, Insecurity" is forcing me to see that the reason I like to be in control of the people around me is because I am...ahem, IN-secure. Ouch.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12537425743989476351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908185560435429588.post-72573219436752410362010-09-15T09:19:02.003-05:002010-09-15T09:19:02.003-05:00Aw, Lucy is just precious!:)
I loved, loved, loved...Aw, Lucy is just precious!:)<br />I loved, loved, loved this post. I have been having the same thoughts and feelings. I just had #4 about 7 months ago and now #5 is coming and most of our friends just have 2 kids and no plans for anymore. <br />Sometimes I feel like I really don't have a place that I fit into anymore, but I'm realizing this is only a season and it will pass all too quickly. I'm also realizing that one day I'll have my own space to fit into again but right now my space is my children and family. And I'm ok with that.:)<br />Thanks for sharing this. It seems so many of us can relate.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13122741652676517901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908185560435429588.post-15412690221924515432010-09-14T21:10:27.405-05:002010-09-14T21:10:27.405-05:00As the song says, "a baby changes everything&...As the song says, "a baby changes everything" and indeed they do and especially if you have 4 of them. Blessings to you my dear, it appears to me that you have it "going on" and the Lord is going to richly bless you as you "go forth." Hugs to you!Lea @ CiCis Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09252011706208068724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908185560435429588.post-50474543251897142542010-09-14T20:34:12.021-05:002010-09-14T20:34:12.021-05:00what an awesome post. I really struggle to let mys...what an awesome post. I really struggle to let myself change. let myself be who I need to be. and be okay with it. I hate labels and yet I put them on myself and wear them around! silly huh. <br />I have been on a break from running due to an injury. I miss it. but I have also learned a lot from my break. <br />thanks for sharing! <br />thanks for sharing the pic of our lucy! she is soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo amazingly adorable! I have a late baby gift for you! will bring it to you before she turns one! ha ha! you are gonna love it!Beth@playinwiththepaulsens!https://www.blogger.com/profile/11540030094606917231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908185560435429588.post-72191257890330517012010-09-14T19:07:32.856-05:002010-09-14T19:07:32.856-05:00Sarah,
I want to let you know how much I appr...Sarah,<br /> I want to let you know how much I appreciate you sharing your thoughts and feelings on your blog. I have journaled some of the same feelings these past couple of months. I have not had a baby, but I have seen some changes in my life that have left me wondering who I am and where do I want to go in life from here? My daughter will start high school next year (which is a whole new concept I cant grasp yet) and we have had several friends move away so I feel like I am losing friends and wondering what my identity is. I find great comfort that I am not alone. So thank you for sharing and letting me know that I am not the only one dealing with life changes. By the way, Lucy is a doll and I love her name.Sveehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15702952497640426549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908185560435429588.post-24909828881785201232010-09-14T18:35:17.175-05:002010-09-14T18:35:17.175-05:00Sarah, thank you for your honesty and your willing...Sarah, thank you for your honesty and your willingness to share such personal reflection with the world. I am going to be embarking on motherhood for the first time in about six weeks and I've been feeling slightly nervous about the upheaval the baby will mean for our lives. I'm glad to know I'm not alone and that it can be embraced changed. Take care and I think you're great! CassieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908185560435429588.post-76156515277917703562010-09-14T17:08:58.954-05:002010-09-14T17:08:58.954-05:00I feel the same way, Sarah! I haven't had much...I feel the same way, Sarah! I haven't had much time to really think about it...except for the jeans not firring part. I think about that a lot.<br /><br />Here's to finding what God has for us in the new season of life!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230474929922282145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908185560435429588.post-31465124046443390072010-09-14T13:39:24.065-05:002010-09-14T13:39:24.065-05:00Sarah-
This made me cry! I understand the whole c...Sarah-<br />This made me cry! I understand the whole change in who you are process and identifying with yourself as a new person. The good news is usually the new you is a better person! There are still lingering positives of the old self, but it is awesome that you are allowing God to make you into who he ultimatly designed you to be. I love this post! <br />ArianeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908185560435429588.post-84973891607080004662010-09-14T12:53:22.463-05:002010-09-14T12:53:22.463-05:00This is exactly how I felt after having Jack. It ...This is exactly how I felt after having Jack. It took me a really long time to adjust to myself. Life with a baby was easy to adjust to because I had to but adjusting to life with my new self was hard. I totally know what you mean.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14520714053650840080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908185560435429588.post-8513120314175110002010-09-14T12:33:10.405-05:002010-09-14T12:33:10.405-05:00Loved this post!Loved this post!Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04844057624823223678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908185560435429588.post-74888376610406686282010-09-14T12:05:25.480-05:002010-09-14T12:05:25.480-05:00Always a joy to see Lucy and it's easy to see ...Always a joy to see Lucy and it's easy to see how she has blessed your family. I personally would not want to go back to the person I was. Life is better for me now and I want it to continue like it's going.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00920831144240024660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908185560435429588.post-44744277400273496302010-09-14T11:44:43.195-05:002010-09-14T11:44:43.195-05:00I completely understand where you're coming fr...I completely understand where you're coming from. My life has changed so much in the past year. Some in good ways, and others in ways I'm sure the Lord considers good but I still struggle with. Some days I just WANT TO GO BACK, but then I wouldn't be who I am now, and not as close to the woman I want to be.<br /><br />Can't wait to read more.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14488537925889589851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908185560435429588.post-18706952930788119992010-09-14T11:19:50.970-05:002010-09-14T11:19:50.970-05:00Sarah - I can not believe how much this parallels ...Sarah - I can not believe how much this parallels what has been occupying so much of my mind today! It's crazy similar. <br />It's nice to read your thoughts and realize that the changes, the not quite fitting in where I used to... or sometimes, anywhere (it feels like), -that's all okay. It's a part of life. Looking forward rather than longing for "who I used to be" is what I need to do.<br />Love your perspectives!Wendi@EveryDayMiracleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02726898493426028276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908185560435429588.post-19439051614393221102010-09-14T10:50:52.574-05:002010-09-14T10:50:52.574-05:00First of all, Lucy is a doll! Oh my gosh, I would...First of all, Lucy is a doll! Oh my gosh, I would want to love on her all day long. On the fitting in piece...I've been going through a bit of that myself. After my kids have grown the friends I hung around with and I have kind of grown apart. Our priorities and interests have shifted. I really miss our conversations but have also gotten involved in other things that fulfill me too. Some days I feel as though I'm dangling between two worlds or lives. I'm working through it and rather enjoying the process. Our history is what makes us who we are and the future is in God's hand with the best yet to come.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10060722558029419610noreply@blogger.com