tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post6593078942680775957..comments2023-10-08T07:43:51.327-05:00Comments on These Broken Vases | Finding Beauty in Unexpected Places: Do I Matter? Do I Make a Difference?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09611345201573528750noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-30712787149971297292012-05-02T21:28:09.100-05:002012-05-02T21:28:09.100-05:00Oh I tried to visit your blog but I do not have a ...Oh I tried to visit your blog but I do not have a way to find it! Do you have one? If not, shoot me an e-mail and tell me more about your beautiful girls.Ellen Stumbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02883373231740515881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-68337981832152724842012-05-02T21:26:28.139-05:002012-05-02T21:26:28.139-05:00And somehow it is nice to know I am not the only o...And somehow it is nice to know I am not the only one that has felt this way, and yes, we do matter!Ellen Stumbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02883373231740515881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-77255415598759715872012-05-02T21:25:40.015-05:002012-05-02T21:25:40.015-05:00See, if we lived closer, we could do weekly coffee...See, if we lived closer, we could do weekly coffee dates, and swap kids every other weekend! Now, wouldn't that be nice!Ellen Stumbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02883373231740515881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-81683417407369220672012-05-02T21:24:44.095-05:002012-05-02T21:24:44.095-05:00Thanks Laura, and thanks for stopping by.Thanks Laura, and thanks for stopping by.Ellen Stumbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02883373231740515881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-46137314890284731532012-05-02T21:23:53.106-05:002012-05-02T21:23:53.106-05:00I need to stop by your blog and visit!I need to stop by your blog and visit!Ellen Stumbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02883373231740515881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-52810861502781438962012-05-02T21:23:16.275-05:002012-05-02T21:23:16.275-05:00Thank you Ann!Thank you Ann!Ellen Stumbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02883373231740515881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-51895978992996251512012-05-02T21:22:53.273-05:002012-05-02T21:22:53.273-05:00Yes, it really is SO important, and I need to do a...Yes, it really is SO important, and I need to do a better job at this. We moved about a year ago and we have not established any consistent "babysitters." I also need discipline to be honest because I do have 3 mornings a week to myself. <br />Thanks so much for the encouragement and kind words!Ellen Stumbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02883373231740515881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-47428322370882661082012-05-02T21:21:13.655-05:002012-05-02T21:21:13.655-05:00You must shower daily then...I am jealous ;)You must shower daily then...I am jealous ;)Ellen Stumbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02883373231740515881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-21539536535748826432012-05-02T21:20:43.705-05:002012-05-02T21:20:43.705-05:00Doing their own laundry is not an option, but they...Doing their own laundry is not an option, but they do help sort out clothes and they help pairing socks. However, you bring up a good point, there are probably more chores around the house they can help with.Ellen Stumbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02883373231740515881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-75335091733376651152012-05-02T21:19:35.296-05:002012-05-02T21:19:35.296-05:00And I wish this was not something I was done with ...And I wish this was not something I was done with and moved on. but there are days where this is a real battle...sigh...I am indeed a BIG work in progress.Ellen Stumbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02883373231740515881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-47294009122007572892012-04-30T23:59:35.543-05:002012-04-30T23:59:35.543-05:00Oh dear, I could have written a post very similar ...Oh dear, I could have written a post very similar to this. But we really and truly do matter!Kasey @ Walking Redeemedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04375182027910041256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-14296652459300317622012-04-27T23:58:40.456-05:002012-04-27T23:58:40.456-05:00Wow, I can totally relate to you about this! And I...Wow, I can totally relate to you about this! And I can't wait to see more family pictures! Feel free to post pics of your new shirts, too. :)Marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08886388916138194097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-72042231766146154572012-04-25T13:11:02.650-05:002012-04-25T13:11:02.650-05:00I just think you are so beautiful. Who notices the...I just think you are so beautiful. Who notices the clothes when the light shines from within? But...I sympathize with you on the shopping (and the laundry) thing. I'm so grateful God met you there--and that He does this for us so often. Thank you for sharing your beautiful heart.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263995875732832349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-68133533059927515202012-04-25T09:29:35.588-05:002012-04-25T09:29:35.588-05:00I love your writing. I have felt this very same w...I love your writing. I have felt this very same way more often than I care to admit. So inspired by your profile About Me section. I am also a mother to two daughters with special needs. I too was the broken one. God has shown me so much through blessing me with my precious gifts. Visiting from NOBH.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-55173309227910074072012-04-23T21:12:25.310-05:002012-04-23T21:12:25.310-05:00Ellen, I think all of us have those moments as mom...Ellen, I think all of us have those moments as moms where we wonder about the significance of what we do! But I just remember that the Bible tells us that *every* part of the body is important. There's only one mom in your girls' lives - and that's you! Blessings in your journey,<br />Ann (also a NOBH mom!)Dr. Annhttp://themarriagechecklist.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-85618040015428264182012-04-23T19:41:40.968-05:002012-04-23T19:41:40.968-05:00Sometimes everything can just seem overwhelming, c...Sometimes everything can just seem overwhelming, can't it? So I'm sending you hugs and prayers, 'cos unfortunately I can't do anything else from over here. I'm sure that you know it's really important to try to take some time for yourself on a regular basis. I've changed my grocery night to a Thursday when the mall is open, and then do the shopping after the other stores have closed. Even if it's just a bit of window shopping, or sitting down for a coffee.<br /><br />Do we get to see the shirts?Tuihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07943324467987107991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-58033972328555667542012-04-23T19:22:35.074-05:002012-04-23T19:22:35.074-05:00I have clothes from High School still hanging in m...I have clothes from High School still hanging in my closet and my hair is always in a pony tail! My kids always tell me I smell good though so I guess I'm doing a good job there :) Such is the life of a mommy to young kids!Mom to Minehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17337533904544824543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-23405656340841835822012-04-23T18:25:42.745-05:002012-04-23T18:25:42.745-05:00Going shopping does lift our spirits. Oh I was wo...Going shopping does lift our spirits. Oh I was wondering how old are your children? Perhaps you could teach them how to sort their own clothes by color, how to use the washer and do their own laundry. That would be a big help to you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09716406505904270038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-90068187250919703092012-04-23T16:41:49.417-05:002012-04-23T16:41:49.417-05:00Deep, shaky, sigh, ahhhhh! I hear you and it's...Deep, shaky, sigh, ahhhhh! I hear you and it's been one of those days! Praying that you, and I, know God's deep, adoptive, Father love that transforms us from the inside out, teaching our weary hearts what our heads know!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13790328128207852325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-34368895228375035012012-04-23T15:14:53.236-05:002012-04-23T15:14:53.236-05:00You totally and completely matter! I loved spendin...You totally and completely matter! I loved spending time with you guys in the midst of life happening. It was a joy! Thanks for letting me just be family. Love you!melmachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11432974726176576209noreply@blogger.com