tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4908642181059119409.post8449265468768513122..comments2023-09-13T19:50:32.843-05:00Comments on this mare eats oats: how i make it make sense...mjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09141031502595666446noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4908642181059119409.post-6207251947133944462011-03-10T08:25:22.425-06:002011-03-10T08:25:22.425-06:00Wow, just wow. You need to write a book my friend...Wow, just wow. You need to write a book my friend your words are beautifully put. I can identify as well with the agreeing and disagreeing and I just love to hear all the different perspectives, we can learn so much from each other. Blessed to know you! :)The MacDonald Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12121715561800745719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4908642181059119409.post-17274804871001345052011-03-09T21:51:12.751-06:002011-03-09T21:51:12.751-06:00This is so hard...I love that you wrote about this...This is so hard...I love that you wrote about this. It is something hard to even acknowledge. I know that I also won't give up the lessons I have and am learning from challenges. But I can still really really really struggle in the moment, day, year, whatever. Sometimes I hate the challenge so bad I think I will burn up inside. But then in a moment of relief (no doubt some undeserved blessing sent down) I get a teeny snapshot of a bigger picture. It doesn't make it 'better' or even 'okay' but I can take a deeper breath and at least keep going. So I think that is good what you said... about 'how' you have to still choose and make decisions. And sometimes just taking one more step forward is all I can do in a day. And that is okay. :)Portershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06458335189100136764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4908642181059119409.post-6297459843547151932011-03-09T16:09:09.131-06:002011-03-09T16:09:09.131-06:00It is a unique point of view (that I do know other...It is a unique point of view (that I do know others believe as well) to want to be grateful for our sorrows, trials, hardships. And yet even if we want to appreciate the hard things, it is SO difficult to still do it. It is much easier to see the whole perspective after everything has passed we can look back with different eyes. <br /><br />So, I am so humbled by you, and appreciate of your wisdom, honesty, and your hopeful spirit that helps you have an amazing attitude even amidst such a difficult and long-lasting trial!Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08254518975697413332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4908642181059119409.post-7117503274683841782011-03-08T15:28:30.284-06:002011-03-08T15:28:30.284-06:00I'm really glad you wrote this. After I'd ...I'm really glad you wrote this. After I'd pressed 'publish' on that blog-post, I wondered if I'd just gone too far and turned people off.<br /><br />There are so many ways of looking at the same situation. I really identify with what you say about agreeing and disagreeing with something all at the same time. I hope no-one thinks that I'm trying to tell them what to think (as if I could!) - I'm just trying to reflect MY reality. And of course that can change, from day to day, moment to moment.<br /><br />Really looking forward to meeting you in Boston in May.<br /><br />CxCatrionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10418850635772575322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4908642181059119409.post-31132846548533522802011-03-08T11:16:54.637-06:002011-03-08T11:16:54.637-06:00Your blog helps me get through my struggles. You ...Your blog helps me get through my struggles. You mentioned that other mother's blog that you resonate with--when I read yours I think, "Wow. Exactly!" I think I have a crush on you! :) <br /><br />I know Stockton and Leah are different, but a lot of your fears are my fears. He starts kindergarten next year and I'm terrified. I worry that he'll be poked fun at because no one will understand why he's different. His own cousins treat him like a baby. But I'm sure it will be a good learning experience for both of us (though, I probably won't think that at the time). And I'm sure I'll be doing a lot of praying.Maquelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988652776451660929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4908642181059119409.post-59084082868255131912011-03-07T22:56:12.268-06:002011-03-07T22:56:12.268-06:00im so glad you wrote about this. i so so so respe...im so glad you wrote about this. i so so so respect your opinion on these things. ive been thinking about that blog post for a while too. and about the fact that i really need a notebook to write down my thoughts! i seriously miss you and think we need to get a few dates on the books before july!Ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17851509745425295624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4908642181059119409.post-70056668880934855692011-03-07T22:22:10.101-06:002011-03-07T22:22:10.101-06:00I love how you articulate the beautiful pairing of...I love how you articulate the beautiful pairing of hardship and learning. For whatever reason, they come together. You cannot get the depth of knowledge without the depth of the trial. As well as love and agony. You deeply agonize as her parent because you deeply love her. There is no ill in loving someone that much. There is truly opposition in all things. :-) You may not be claiming sainthood, but you are a very good example.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06591007826783420828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4908642181059119409.post-71287574748740066182011-03-07T22:11:40.160-06:002011-03-07T22:11:40.160-06:00Beautifully expressed Maren. I enjoyed reading th...Beautifully expressed Maren. I enjoyed reading this.Jessica Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02935862813338549994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4908642181059119409.post-76075937022525299572011-03-07T21:04:09.943-06:002011-03-07T21:04:09.943-06:00beautiful and your sense makes perfect sense to me...beautiful and your sense makes perfect sense to me. i love reading your perspective.Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03970358504630532714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4908642181059119409.post-13116755264099463582011-03-07T17:35:33.942-06:002011-03-07T17:35:33.942-06:00Maren, you are such an incredible writer and perso...Maren, you are such an incredible writer and person. This is so beautiful. You just made my day so much brighter. I love hearing your perspective - it really is pretty "saintly", and proves what an incredible person and mother you are. Love you!t.t.turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09958729645655347750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4908642181059119409.post-88409531918542565252011-03-07T17:18:55.766-06:002011-03-07T17:18:55.766-06:00i listen to a very wise sister explain how she doe...i listen to a very wise sister explain how she does it. and it makes me wanna do better at my struggles. you are the best shmave.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07159718685744369392noreply@blogger.com