tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-502274674084099280.post6627665371739812014..comments2024-03-24T02:26:30.092-05:00Comments on blackflipflops: A bit of an adieuVirginiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03404430003989994919noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-502274674084099280.post-5324402887411877302011-10-23T15:33:10.754-05:002011-10-23T15:33:10.754-05:00love this. I'm there with you - taking time to...love this. I'm there with you - taking time to find the root of things is never time wasted. Sweet blessings to you...emily freemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13094011385792878344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-502274674084099280.post-89568413349069490482011-10-22T20:04:54.825-05:002011-10-22T20:04:54.825-05:00Us girls at Authentique will miss you, so keep in ...Us girls at Authentique will miss you, so keep in touch!! Sending love your way!!Heather (goldiecar)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07712231824811133318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-502274674084099280.post-58564268338875147762011-10-22T17:11:53.176-05:002011-10-22T17:11:53.176-05:00Thinking I might need to read that book as well. G...Thinking I might need to read that book as well. Good for you! It's refreshing to know I am not alone in my struggles to be "good". I am sorry you have to deal with it as well though. Good luck. I hope you feel a weight lifting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-502274674084099280.post-30841799561436628942011-10-22T09:20:55.995-05:002011-10-22T09:20:55.995-05:00Hi Virginia. I've never actually commented on...Hi Virginia. I've never actually commented on your blog, but have been here before and have always enjoyed peeping out what you do. I must say God led me here today because I certainly need to get my hands on this book. Thank you for sharing a piece of your story here. It sounds oh so familiar. May you be blessed as you travel along your new journey.Scarletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03190883890459268906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-502274674084099280.post-7592254732322677802011-10-20T10:38:46.356-05:002011-10-20T10:38:46.356-05:00Oh Virginia!! I so get what you mean...and I don&#...Oh Virginia!! I so get what you mean...and I don't even design for manufacturers (but I work a FT job) so I also struggle with being a mom, wife, employee etc...I feel like I'm always rushing and never living in the joy of any of those daily activities. I have been known to completely give up scrapbooking because of the time it takes away from my family...well, all that to say that I totally understand and I really LOVE those quotes you posted...I'm going to look into that book...it sounds like it would be a good one for me to read!!*krystyn*https://www.blogger.com/profile/08611182339906918223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-502274674084099280.post-87789892375889628502011-10-20T05:16:12.103-05:002011-10-20T05:16:12.103-05:00Yes, it IS hard to fit it all in. I struggle with ...Yes, it IS hard to fit it all in. I struggle with this just about everyday. I don't remember who said it but there's a quote that says, "Don't let the things that matter most be at the mercy of the things that matter least." Yes, it's fun to be on teams and to feel important and liked but what you are doing as a wife and mother is far more important. I think that we all need that reminder once in a while. The creative stuff/scrappy stuff is fun and we need an outlet as well but I think that sometimes we let it take over a little bit too much and we then find the need to back off. Like Deanna said, that can be really hard, but you are amazing and you will find the balance you're looking for and will come back better than ever. ♥beckyjunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09071227276750652575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-502274674084099280.post-38334203767152513482011-10-19T21:48:41.763-05:002011-10-19T21:48:41.763-05:00I think it's good that you found a way to focu...I think it's good that you found a way to focus on what is important for you right now!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17484164616513603484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-502274674084099280.post-29540043313348477932011-10-19T16:31:21.691-05:002011-10-19T16:31:21.691-05:00I give you a lot of credit for what you're doi...I give you a lot of credit for what you're doing. Most of us aren't willing to admit things like this...or to do something about it. I find that I have to remind myself not to let the 'other' stuff overshadow my family. It's hard sometimes. Thanks for the post :) I think I might have to read that book myself!Michelle Whitlowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02258460711196708299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-502274674084099280.post-84216249839309558682011-10-19T16:25:06.383-05:002011-10-19T16:25:06.383-05:00That book has both stung my heart and given me mor...That book has both stung my heart and given me more freedom than I did not think was possible. But the dark crevasses of my soul have become illuminated by admitting the simple truths of my self-righteousness. And it never hurts for too long because Christ is there holding me and revealing it to me the entire time. He's such a tender-loving God to my wild, unruly heart. Love you, Veezer. Always will. Thanks for being my friend and showing me your heart.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-502274674084099280.post-92216268350828495282011-10-19T16:21:08.642-05:002011-10-19T16:21:08.642-05:00P.S. It's weird saying this since we've n...P.S. It's weird saying this since we've never ACTUALLY met, but...I'm proud of you!Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16619331099004723991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-502274674084099280.post-61121222119591867812011-10-19T16:20:37.360-05:002011-10-19T16:20:37.360-05:00*hugs* Been there done that girl. I know it'...*hugs* Been there done that girl. I know it's hard, but I also know how freeing it is. God will bless you beyond all that you could ask or imagine for being willing to give up the here and now for the future good...and for giving up the good now for the better now. *hugs again* and hang in there!! We don't get as much approval for doing the wife/mother thing as we do for the other, but if you ever need a little extra approval or encouragement, you know where to come!!! lolGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16619331099004723991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-502274674084099280.post-16196113542227491932011-10-19T15:26:58.760-05:002011-10-19T15:26:58.760-05:00um...yeah...so I probably need to read that book! ...um...yeah...so I probably need to read that book! lol! (Is it bad that I'm afraid it'd make me give my DTs too though? just being honest.) I totally agree with the above comment in that I admire you for such honesty and even the courage to let go of things you love for the sake of devoting more time/energy to Shaun and the kids. And somehow I find myself wishing (again) that I lived closer. I know that the Lord would use your presence, dare I say wisdom, in my life even more than He already does. I love you, friend! I'm proud of you and proud to know you!Deannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09113833804027752899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-502274674084099280.post-26337455702144148042011-10-19T15:13:21.124-05:002011-10-19T15:13:21.124-05:00I have goosebumps. How encouraging it was to read...I have goosebumps. How encouraging it was to read your post. I absolutely get it and admire you for how you've responded to your convictions/God's purpose for you at this time. Thanks for sharing. I recently had to say 'no' to a few things as well so that I could concentrate more on being a godly wife, mother, and woman. It was hard getting to that place because I'm a 'people pleaser' as well but life is so much sweeter. I hope you continue to find sweetness in life as you glorify God in what you do.Carpentershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01194425246553303495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-502274674084099280.post-42189784203600722672011-10-19T14:37:29.490-05:002011-10-19T14:37:29.490-05:00Hey V! You are very brave soul to bare it all and ...Hey V! You are very brave soul to bare it all and share with us your decision making process. I admire you as a mother and creative gal! Thank you for the inspiration!!!!! :)shannonnoreply@blogger.com