Comments on: Be Present

By: Sally

Sally — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:03:52 +0000

This must be a woman thing, especially ambitious ones with lots of ideas and projects in mind! I read a great blogpost here: http://www.aholyexperience.com/2009/06/state-of-house-and-poets-dreams_26.html
It really spoke to me about my endless dreams to have a spotless/organized house, with three little ones 4 and under running around. Live in the moment, God keeps reminding me. Thanks for helping Him do that

By: Tanya

Tanya — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:05:25 +0000

I know exactly how you feel! I’m the same way — except my “baby” is almost 4, not 2 weeks. My most earnest prayer is that I will prioritize each day correctly, in a way that brings the most glory to God. I want to plan weekly and monthly, too, but for each day I need to only think about that day and what God would have me do THAT DAY. It’s tough. It’s called sanctification.

By the way, I linked to you and your James Challenge today on my blog. You don’t know that you’ve encouraged me, but you have. THANKS.

By: mandi

mandi — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:18:04 +0000

yep. that’s the key. just being ok with it. i recently posted on what i wish i would have known after baby #2

http://herbanhomestead.blogspot.com/2009/05/looking-back.html

hang in there mama! and just enjoy this time!

By: Anne

Anne — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:13:19 +0000

oh, enjoy it all! I had to squeeze a law school paper in after my daughter was born and it was terrible–I just wanted to spend every second looking at her. So if you don’t HAVE to finish something–don’t–just enjoy! I just discovered your blog and I am loving it– and there is plenty to keep me busy in the archives until you are ready to write more again!

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 04:21:11 +0000

thanks for sharing…I definately needed to hear this tonight. I have a constant list in my head all the time. Its like i feel a burden if it is not completed. I am going to try my hardest to give it over and let HIM control me for once.

By: Jessica Ortiz

Jessica Ortiz — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 01:42:50 +0000

Wonderfully written. In the beginning it was hard to adjust to our new normal, but now 8 months later and life is finally settling in. Enjoy your new little one and things will come around.

By: Cavewoman

Cavewoman — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:08:44 +0000

Reading this today was helpful.
My own life has been fairly busy, and this was a good reminder to do the best I can in the moment I’m in.

Thanks.

By: Melanie Campbell

Melanie Campbell — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 04:14:14 +0000

I hope you’re enjoying your babymoon! Don’t worry – we’ll still be here when you come back! Try to take it easy!

By: Kelly

Kelly — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:10:26 +0000

I just had my third baby 4 weeks ago and I am struggling also with being in the moment; and then I will catch my daughter singing in the other room or my baby making his little noises and I realize those moments are the most precious and I need to not worry if the dishes aren’t done. Still, it is not an automatic thing, I have to remind myself to be present!

By: jen

jen — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:32:00 +0000

Hang in there! I do need to be reminded to live in the moment often. There are always SO many dishes to be washed, laundry to do, etc. It is hard to balance. It does get easier, though, so be encouraged. Everyone needs time to adjust when a new person is added to the family! Congratulations!