Gentle Christian Mothers Community
 
Random Quotes from Wise Mamas

~* Please help keep GCM free by using our
Amazon.com affiliate link. Thank you! *~


Go Back   Gentle Christian Mothers Community > Mothering Thru the Years > Nurturing our Children (AP & Multi-age Parenting Topics) *Public*
Forgot Password? Join Us!

Nurturing our Children (AP & Multi-age Parenting Topics) *Public* A public forum.
GCM Webpage: Attachment and Natural Parenting

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 03-20-2012, 06:25 PM   #31
Tandem mama
Rose Garden
 
In my world everyone's a pony
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Where everyone eats rainbows and poops butterflies
Posts: 11,743
Tandem mama has a reputation beyond reputeTandem mama has a reputation beyond reputeTandem mama has a reputation beyond reputeTandem mama has a reputation beyond reputeTandem mama has a reputation beyond reputeTandem mama has a reputation beyond reputeTandem mama has a reputation beyond reputeTandem mama has a reputation beyond reputeTandem mama has a reputation beyond reputeTandem mama has a reputation beyond reputeTandem mama has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: Hey There Little Mama...(a letter of encouragement)

__________________
I'm Megan (ENFP, DYT Type 1)

Married since 2007 to my Apple-geeky artist Don (INTJ)
Mommy to Lydia (1/08) "Nature is really dirty"
Charlotte (7/10) "me am not chawlotte me are batman"
Introducing Nolan January 11, 2014


Tandem mama is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-20-2012, 07:16 PM   #32
WanderingJuniper
Rose Garden
 
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 10,819
WanderingJuniper has disabled reputation
Default Re: Hey There Little Mama...(a letter of encouragement)

Bawling I would really love to share this.
WanderingJuniper is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-20-2012, 07:18 PM   #33
NeshamaMama
Rose Garden
 
Formerly emilik :)
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Southeast CT
Posts: 3,756
NeshamaMama has a reputation beyond reputeNeshamaMama has a reputation beyond reputeNeshamaMama has a reputation beyond reputeNeshamaMama has a reputation beyond reputeNeshamaMama has a reputation beyond reputeNeshamaMama has a reputation beyond reputeNeshamaMama has a reputation beyond reputeNeshamaMama has a reputation beyond reputeNeshamaMama has a reputation beyond reputeNeshamaMama has a reputation beyond reputeNeshamaMama has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: Hey There Little Mama...(a letter of encouragement)

Oh gosh, I bawled. (Let's be real, I'm still crying.) Printing for my fridge.
__________________
Emili (INFJ, T2/4)
wife to

Christopher
(INTP)

Mama to
Mayah Evangeline (01/10
)
and
Miriam Anneliese (05/12)
Living simply and loving my God!


NeshamaMama is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-20-2012, 07:27 PM   #34
deena
Rose Garden
 
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 12,335
deena has a reputation beyond reputedeena has a reputation beyond reputedeena has a reputation beyond reputedeena has a reputation beyond reputedeena has a reputation beyond reputedeena has a reputation beyond reputedeena has a reputation beyond reputedeena has a reputation beyond reputedeena has a reputation beyond reputedeena has a reputation beyond reputedeena has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: Hey There Little Mama...(a letter of encouragement)

This is the hope I cling to during this rough period in my life:

Quote:
I see that you're rocking and nursing and bonding with that precious little baby in your lap, and that the love you're steeping them in now will warm the fire of their heart for the rest of their lives, even though it's exhausting in the moment for you.
__________________
My kiddos

27, 24, 20, 16, 13, 9, 3, 1
deena is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to deena For This Useful Post:
Aisling (03-20-2012), MercyInDisguise (03-21-2012)
Old 03-20-2012, 09:25 PM   #35
Aisling
Deactivated
 
Even artichokes have hearts!
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 33,230
Aisling has a reputation beyond reputeAisling has a reputation beyond reputeAisling has a reputation beyond reputeAisling has a reputation beyond reputeAisling has a reputation beyond reputeAisling has a reputation beyond reputeAisling has a reputation beyond reputeAisling has a reputation beyond reputeAisling has a reputation beyond reputeAisling has a reputation beyond reputeAisling has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: Hey There Little Mama...(a letter of encouragement)

Quote:
Originally Posted by deena View Post
This is the hope I cling to during this rough period in my life:
You and me both, sista

Last edited by Aisling; 07-19-2012 at 09:27 AM.
Aisling is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-20-2012, 09:30 PM   #36
blondie
Rose Garden
 
A little bit crunchy, a little bit rock n' roll!
 
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 10,308
blondie has a reputation beyond reputeblondie has a reputation beyond reputeblondie has a reputation beyond reputeblondie has a reputation beyond reputeblondie has a reputation beyond reputeblondie has a reputation beyond reputeblondie has a reputation beyond reputeblondie has a reputation beyond reputeblondie has a reputation beyond reputeblondie has a reputation beyond reputeblondie has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: Hey There Little Mama...(a letter of encouragement)



I had an easy day today, but last Thursday, this would have had me sobbing on the floor. Thank you.
__________________
homeschooling mama to four dear ones


Lilla Rose Stylist
blondie is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-20-2012, 09:54 PM   #37
curlymopmom
Deactivated
 
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 12,494
curlymopmom has a reputation beyond reputecurlymopmom has a reputation beyond reputecurlymopmom has a reputation beyond reputecurlymopmom has a reputation beyond reputecurlymopmom has a reputation beyond reputecurlymopmom has a reputation beyond reputecurlymopmom has a reputation beyond reputecurlymopmom has a reputation beyond reputecurlymopmom has a reputation beyond reputecurlymopmom has a reputation beyond reputecurlymopmom has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: Hey There Little Mama...(a letter of encouragement)

I am a total mess over here! I am definitely printing this. Thank you.
curlymopmom is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-20-2012, 10:04 PM   #38
Heather Micaela
Rose Garden
 
Bar/Bat Mitzvah picture with husband Michael.
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Within sight and earshot of the Disneyland fireworks
Posts: 39,893
Heather Micaela has a reputation beyond reputeHeather Micaela has a reputation beyond reputeHeather Micaela has a reputation beyond reputeHeather Micaela has a reputation beyond reputeHeather Micaela has a reputation beyond reputeHeather Micaela has a reputation beyond reputeHeather Micaela has a reputation beyond reputeHeather Micaela has a reputation beyond reputeHeather Micaela has a reputation beyond reputeHeather Micaela has a reputation beyond reputeHeather Micaela has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: Hey There Little Mama...(a letter of encouragement)


I have been a mom for a decade - actually closer to 11 years - and have been on GCM for most of them. Yet today was a day that TO THE DETAIL was very much like the one you described with the right age kids matching that behavior. I am so exhausted I am delerious and I am staring down the barrel of a bad week that I cannot avoin and most just trudge through.

Your words have been a balm to my soul, and I thank you for that, my friend.
__________________
Heather

ESFJ T4 Messianic
Joshua-13
Christina- 11
Amalia Linda-8.5
Trinity-7
Gabriel-5
w/ADHD, ASD & Dyslexia
Taylor Jordan11/15/04 SkyeDakota10/12/05
Life is a pile of good things & bad things The good things don't always soften the bad things but the bad things don't necessarily spoil the good things
Heather Micaela is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to Heather Micaela For This Useful Post:
Aisling (03-21-2012)
Old 03-20-2012, 10:42 PM   #39
staceylayne
Rose Garden
 
Hopeful.
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Dallas (ish)
Posts: 3,596
staceylayne has a reputation beyond reputestaceylayne has a reputation beyond reputestaceylayne has a reputation beyond reputestaceylayne has a reputation beyond reputestaceylayne has a reputation beyond reputestaceylayne has a reputation beyond reputestaceylayne has a reputation beyond reputestaceylayne has a reputation beyond reputestaceylayne has a reputation beyond reputestaceylayne has a reputation beyond reputestaceylayne has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: Hey There Little Mama...(a letter of encouragement)

Well.

Well. I was getting on here to start a thread titled "feeling like a failure". Before hitting "new post" I thought, "hmmm...has that sticky always been here?". Glad I read it first.

It has been rough around here lately. Today was rough x10. Tomorrow is scheduled to be crazy, including hosting company (ahem...apparently you've seen my house) and also happens to be my son's fifth birthday.

Today I yelled. I was yelled at. I felt very angry towards my baby for being so needy and for not sleeping. I felt guilty for feeling angry. I walked into a neighbor's home that looks like a magazine spread (totally spotless, perfectly decorated...and she had two young boys). Then I walked back into my home (you described it well) and made a dinner that my children refused to eat.

I'm even now feeling like a bad mom because I don't get the quivering lip and apology from my child when I'm upset with him. He clams up and gets mad.

(Gah! I can't even be encouraged without beating myself up for not having it all figured out. ) I'm so weary. And still crying.

Thank you for those timely words. I will read them again and again.


ETA: while writing this I burned the birthday breakfast muffins because I though I'd set the timer, but had not. It is just not my week.
__________________
Married in 2003 to my favorite person in the wide world

Joyful momma to:


B - 7.5, my pensive planner
D - 5.5, my spunky sunshine
C - 3.5, my cuddly cutie

And baby girl A, born April 28!
Why, yes, I am ENFP


But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without hypocrisy. And the seed whose fruit is righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace. James 3:17-18

Last edited by staceylayne; 03-20-2012 at 11:49 PM.
staceylayne is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to staceylayne For This Useful Post:
Aisling (03-21-2012)
The Following 9 Users Say they are praying for staceylayne:
Aisling (03-21-2012), backtobasicsmum (03-21-2012), curlymopmom (03-21-2012), GlobalMama (03-21-2012), MercyInDisguise (03-21-2012), NeshamaMama (03-21-2012), poleidopy (03-21-2012), PrincessAnika (03-21-2012), Tandem mama (03-21-2012)
Old 03-21-2012, 02:13 AM   #40
GlobalMama
Climbing Rose
 
Missing these sweet moments
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Boston proper
Posts: 1,447
GlobalMama has a reputation beyond reputeGlobalMama has a reputation beyond reputeGlobalMama has a reputation beyond reputeGlobalMama has a reputation beyond reputeGlobalMama has a reputation beyond reputeGlobalMama has a reputation beyond reputeGlobalMama has a reputation beyond reputeGlobalMama has a reputation beyond reputeGlobalMama has a reputation beyond reputeGlobalMama has a reputation beyond reputeGlobalMama has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: Hey There Little Mama...(a letter of encouragement)

I only have one, I'm an INTJ, and I'm in total tears. I am NOT going to blame pregnancy hormones. That's not it. This was just incredibly beautiful!!
__________________

Mama to these tiny fries:


The philosopher 1/13/2010 (C/S)
The broadway star 3/23/2012 (CBAC)

The x-games participant (Breech HBA2C) 4/28/2014

The baby of the bunch (2HBA2C) 3/30/2016

Always missing and loving Samuel and Sascha 3/14/2011

INTJ to a fault
GlobalMama is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to GlobalMama For This Useful Post:
2TMama (07-13-2016), Aisling (03-21-2012)
Old 03-21-2012, 02:03 PM   #41
Aisling
Deactivated
 
Even artichokes have hearts!
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 33,230
Aisling has a reputation beyond reputeAisling has a reputation beyond reputeAisling has a reputation beyond reputeAisling has a reputation beyond reputeAisling has a reputation beyond reputeAisling has a reputation beyond reputeAisling has a reputation beyond reputeAisling has a reputation beyond reputeAisling has a reputation beyond reputeAisling has a reputation beyond reputeAisling has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: Hey There Little Mama...(a letter of encouragement)

I posted it on my FB page, for those who wanted to share from there.

---------- Post added at 09:03 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:55 PM ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by Domina View Post
You just made an INTJ cry.
INFJs are good at that, I hear. I feel you. I don't cry often, either.

Last edited by Aisling; 07-19-2012 at 09:27 AM.
Aisling is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following 6 Users Say Thank You to Aisling For This Useful Post:
backtobasicsmum (03-21-2012), jewelmcjem (03-22-2012), PaperMomma (03-24-2012), poleidopy (03-21-2012), PrincessAnika (03-23-2012), Snugglebugmom (06-25-2012)
Old 03-21-2012, 11:52 PM   #42
Housekat
Rose Garden
 
Even if you can't see them or hear them at all, a person's a person, no matter how small!
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Wakefield, UK
Posts: 4,895
Housekat has a reputation beyond reputeHousekat has a reputation beyond reputeHousekat has a reputation beyond reputeHousekat has a reputation beyond reputeHousekat has a reputation beyond reputeHousekat has a reputation beyond reputeHousekat has a reputation beyond reputeHousekat has a reputation beyond reputeHousekat has a reputation beyond reputeHousekat has a reputation beyond reputeHousekat has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: Hey There Little Mama...(a letter of encouragement)

Now I just need to find you on Facebook...
__________________
Mama to Theo (11) and Libby (9)

Find me on Facebook


Housekat is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-22-2012, 12:24 AM   #43
kwisie
Rose Garden
 
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: In my sparkly place
Posts: 15,140
kwisie has a reputation beyond reputekwisie has a reputation beyond reputekwisie has a reputation beyond reputekwisie has a reputation beyond reputekwisie has a reputation beyond reputekwisie has a reputation beyond reputekwisie has a reputation beyond reputekwisie has a reputation beyond reputekwisie has a reputation beyond reputekwisie has a reputation beyond reputekwisie has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: Hey There Little Mama...(a letter of encouragement)

Every time I see this, I start crying again.
__________________
Karen

4

Wielder of the Sparkly Pencil of Sneak-Attack Silliness.
Flowery Sunshine Power Woman
kwisie is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-22-2012, 01:51 PM   #44
Aisling
Deactivated
 
Even artichokes have hearts!
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 33,230
Aisling has a reputation beyond reputeAisling has a reputation beyond reputeAisling has a reputation beyond reputeAisling has a reputation beyond reputeAisling has a reputation beyond reputeAisling has a reputation beyond reputeAisling has a reputation beyond reputeAisling has a reputation beyond reputeAisling has a reputation beyond reputeAisling has a reputation beyond reputeAisling has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: Hey There Little Mama...(a letter of encouragement)

Karen

Last edited by Aisling; 07-19-2012 at 09:27 AM.
Aisling is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to Aisling For This Useful Post:
kwisie (03-22-2012)
Old 04-08-2012, 05:51 PM   #45
thrillofhope
Deactivated
 
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 3,615
thrillofhope has a reputation beyond reputethrillofhope has a reputation beyond reputethrillofhope has a reputation beyond reputethrillofhope has a reputation beyond reputethrillofhope has a reputation beyond reputethrillofhope has a reputation beyond reputethrillofhope has a reputation beyond reputethrillofhope has a reputation beyond reputethrillofhope has a reputation beyond reputethrillofhope has a reputation beyond reputethrillofhope has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: Hey There Little Mama...(a letter of encouragement)

I am definitely going to print this. Thank you.
thrillofhope is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following User Says they are praying for thrillofhope:
KSL (04-08-2012)
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -7. The time now is 08:24 AM.


A variety of opinions and ideas are shared on GCM. Personal experiences, suggestions, and tips found here are in no way intended to substitute for medical counsel from a healthcare professional. Always use your own good judgement and seek professional advice when in doubt about a health concern.

Amazon.com affiliate link

Copyright 1997-2017 by Gentle Christian Mothers™
An alternative-minded, evangelical Christian community supporting attachment parenting and natural living.

Do not post content elsewhere.
http://www.gentlechristianmothers.com/community/

Some smilies created and copyrighted by Mazeguy.
Some smilies and avatars created and copyrighted by flowermama and children -- do not use elsewhere.

Soli Deo Gloria
To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen. ~ Romans 16:27 (KJV)

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.3
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.

X vBulletin 3.8.3 Debug Information
  • Page Generation 0.10206 seconds
  • Memory Usage 8,140KB
  • Queries Executed 14 (?)
More Information
Template Usage:
  • (1)SHOWTHREAD
  • (1)ad_footer_end
  • (1)ad_footer_start
  • (1)ad_header_end
  • (1)ad_header_logo
  • (1)ad_navbar_below
  • (1)ad_showthread_beforeqr
  • (1)ad_showthread_firstpost
  • (1)ad_showthread_firstpost_sig
  • (1)ad_showthread_firstpost_start
  • (3)bbcode_quote
  • (1)cyb_flashimagebanners
  • (1)footer
  • (1)forumjump
  • (1)forumrules
  • (1)gobutton
  • (1)header
  • (1)headinclude
  • (1)navbar
  • (3)navbar_link
  • (60)option
  • (1)pagenav
  • (1)pagenav_curpage
  • (5)pagenav_pagelink
  • (15)post_groan_box
  • (10)post_groan_box_bit
  • (1)post_groan_javascript
  • (1)post_groan_navbar_search
  • (2)post_groan_postbit_legacy
  • (15)post_thanks_box
  • (13)post_thanks_box_bit
  • (1)post_thanks_javascript
  • (1)post_thanks_navbar_search
  • (6)post_thanks_postbit_legacy
  • (15)postbit_legacy
  • (15)postbit_onlinestatus
  • (155)postbit_reputation
  • (15)postbit_wrapper
  • (4)showthread_bookmarksite
  • (1)smqre_editor_button
  • (1)spacer_close
  • (1)spacer_open
  • (1)tagbit_wrapper 

Phrase Groups Available:
  • global
  • inlinemod
  • postbit
  • posting
  • reputationlevel
  • showthread
Included Files:
  • ./showthread.php
  • ./global.php
  • ./includes/init.php
  • ./includes/class_core.php
  • ./includes/config.php
  • ./includes/functions.php
  • ./includes/class_hook.php
  • ./includes/functions_notice.php
  • ./mobiquo/smartbanner.php
  • ./mobiquo/include/classTTConnection.php
  • ./mobiquo/smartbanner/head.inc.php
  • ./includes/functions_bigthree.php
  • ./includes/class_postbit.php
  • ./includes/class_bbcode.php
  • ./includes/functions_reputation.php
  • ./includes/adminfunctions_template.php
  • ./includes/functions_misc.php
  • ./includes/functions_post_thanks.php
  • ./includes/functions_post_groan.php 

Hooks Called:
  • init_startup
  • cache_permissions
  • fetch_threadinfo_query
  • fetch_threadinfo
  • fetch_foruminfo
  • style_fetch
  • cache_templates
  • global_start
  • parse_templates
  • fetch_musername
  • notices_check_start
  • global_setup_complete
  • showthread_start
  • template_groups
  • template_safe_functions
  • template_compile
  • showthread_getinfo
  • forumjump
  • showthread_post_start
  • showthread_query_postids
  • showthread_query
  • bbcode_fetch_tags
  • bbcode_create
  • showthread_postbit_create
  • postbit_factory
  • postbit_display_start
  • post_thanks_function_post_thanks_off_start
  • post_thanks_function_post_thanks_off_end
  • post_thanks_function_fetch_thanks_start
  • post_thanks_function_fetch_thanks_end
  • post_thanks_function_thanked_already_start
  • post_thanks_function_thanked_already_end
  • post_groan_function_post_groan_off_start
  • post_groan_function_post_groan_off_end
  • post_groan_function_fetch_groans_start
  • post_groan_function_fetch_groans_end
  • post_groan_function_groaned_already_start
  • post_groan_function_groaned_already_end
  • reputation_image
  • bbcode_parse_start
  • postbit_imicons
  • bbcode_parse_complete_precache
  • bbcode_parse_complete
  • postbit_display_complete
  • error_fetch
  • post_thanks_function_fetch_thanks_bit_start
  • post_thanks_function_show_thanks_date_start
  • post_thanks_function_fetch_thanks_bit_end
  • post_thanks_function_fetch_post_thanks_template_start
  • post_thanks_function_fetch_post_thanks_template_end
  • post_groan_function_fetch_groan_bit_start
  • post_groan_function_show_groan_date_start
  • post_groan_function_fetch_groan_bit_end
  • post_groan_function_fetch_post_groan_template_start
  • post_groan_function_fetch_post_groan_template_end
  • pagenav_page
  • pagenav_complete
  • tag_fetchbit_complete
  • forumrules
  • showthread_bookmarkbit
  • navbits
  • navbits_complete
  • showthread_complete