tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3459748060305924602.post7115172534795992130..comments2011-12-29T04:11:38.769-08:00Comments on A Thrifty Find!: A StruggleUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3459748060305924602.post-47817326046060266832011-12-29T04:11:38.769-08:002011-12-29T04:11:38.769-08:00Hi, I just stumbled onto your blog from some other...Hi, I just stumbled onto your blog from some other blogs about thrifty living and such. I just want to say how much I enjoy the honesty and humanity in your blog posts. You seem like a very genuinely wonderful person, and I appreciate you sharing your ideas and advice. I know this post is from July, and I do hope things have settled down for you. Looks like you got some great advice from the ladies above. I used to blog and am thinking about taking it up again because you never know when something you write will be found in the middle of the night by someone who needs to read it. I am a new fan!! God bless! -- ChrisBlondiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05412746624444394801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3459748060305924602.post-90655368369460802182011-07-11T11:24:31.630-07:002011-07-11T11:24:31.630-07:00Nicole gives good advice. You have to put on your...Nicole gives good advice. You have to put on your own oxygen mask first before assisting others. <br /><br />You have hit on an important point for everyone - time management is the key. Find the little lost times during the day and use them and you will be surprised what you can accomplish. I have paid bills while watching basketball practice, read scriptures while waiting for the final school bell to ring, hit the grocery store during a short piano lesson, etc... I am sure you do such things too, but I have really found more time when I try to get a little bit done in the "in between times."<br /><br />Rest and play are also valuable and worthy of your time. When you are resting, be sure to really rest. Let go of concerns, allow yourself to be at peace and really relax.<br /><br />Let go of the "shoulds" and celebrate what you do and who you are. You are a great mom and wife and daughter. Do what you can and then forgive yourself for not doing all you think you should. You do not need to run faster than you have strength. You are loved just for who you are.<br /><br />Love you!<br />NelleeNelleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00232282472187271052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3459748060305924602.post-83899319010505375082011-07-04T08:08:01.906-07:002011-07-04T08:08:01.906-07:00Hi Emelie - I enjoy your blog a lot, but it sounds...Hi Emelie - I enjoy your blog a lot, but it sounds like maybe it is time to put blogging away for a season? Your children, husband and home are the most precious gifts you have and need your absolute best. Pouring yourself into them is hard work! Make sure you are taking care of yourself - physically and spiritually. Because as you know...when your empty there's nothing else to give. When things get balanced you will feel yourself a lot better prepared to handle all the struggles we must deal with daily. Please forgive me if you think any of my suggestions are out of line...this is just what I have learned myself over 21 years of marriage. Pray for guidance. XO - Nicole Smomtoqtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05689036586813755239noreply@blogger.com