tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9192426346112469333.post9215879240431822954..comments2023-05-17T10:33:27.263-04:00Comments on Outside My Kitchen Window: Encouragement!Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15985457347225776111noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9192426346112469333.post-83604251074537922362012-06-23T20:48:37.801-04:002012-06-23T20:48:37.801-04:00I think you are so right...and honestly I know I a...I think you are so right...and honestly I know I am guilty of not being as encouraging as I should be sometimes. One thing I do try to do is make sure to mention the positive things when I see them. So often people only speak out when they see something negative and I think that is a shame. I try to keep the negative thoughts {especially about other peoples kids} to myself.Kelli Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865834655887862155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9192426346112469333.post-25704942536170717962012-06-19T22:38:59.678-04:002012-06-19T22:38:59.678-04:00Kelli, what seems hyper to some, is perfectly norm...Kelli, what seems hyper to some, is perfectly normal to others. What happened that kids cannot be filled with energy - energy they have to let out... man, that's what childhood is all about! It is true that so many people are totally judgmental. That's their problem. They have to live with themselves. As Eleanor Roosevelt said: "No-one can make you feel inferior without your consent." Don't let them get to you. You are a good person, a wonderful mother and a wonderful wife.<br />Hugs<br />JaydeeJaydeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09133695032346334776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9192426346112469333.post-28533234505628126642012-06-17T17:46:58.795-04:002012-06-17T17:46:58.795-04:00I've had people, including family members inti...I've had people, including family members intimate that Evan is hyper and one even hinted that he needed meds...she had forgotten about one of her own kids who was exactly the same way! It's very hard to not take comments like that personally because they hurt! <br />I love this post and agree with it totally. Thanks for speaking out Kelli, it's something everyone needs to hear.<br /><br />StaceyStaceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12738591168886748752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9192426346112469333.post-39464006785996273072012-06-15T13:41:07.150-04:002012-06-15T13:41:07.150-04:00I've often said the same thing. Parenting is ...I've often said the same thing. Parenting is HARD. I mean HARD hard. You know that. I think some moms are so wrapped up in worrying about what they're doing and if they're doing a good job they have to belittle and tear down other moms in an effort to make themselves feel better. <br /><br />I try to lift others up and try hard not to judge. You have NO idea what is going on in anyone's life unless you are living it. That grumpy mom in the store? She may have lost a child or be dealing with a terminally ill parent and her child has just hit the wrong nerve. <br /><br />Love and understanding goes a long way in this world and I think more people should use it. <br /><br />Hugs to you. I'm sorry someone said something about Caleb that hurt you. Anyone can see you are a wonderful loving mom who has two very bright, beautiful children. <br /><br />Love you!Rachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09317328366288947798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9192426346112469333.post-19146789277658545572012-06-14T15:23:45.580-04:002012-06-14T15:23:45.580-04:00Kel,
You are spot on. I think a lot more moms coul...Kel,<br />You are spot on. I think a lot more moms could do a lot more encouraging. We need more examples of Christ, LIKE YOU! Thank you for being my voice of reason this past week and for lifting me up. You've listened and encouraged and passed no judgement. Lets face it, sometimes it is a little to "easy". And what a beautifully written reminder to moms, and HUMANS, that we should take that extra moment before we stick our foot in our mouths. <br /><br />And, just so you know--I love your posts. And, I treat my blog like my journal so I don't care if they are well versed or beautifully written. They represent your thoughts and feelings. Be you luv...and know we love you more for it.Kim3278https://www.blogger.com/profile/12867347027174697273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9192426346112469333.post-63011523816162209082012-06-13T15:43:38.152-04:002012-06-13T15:43:38.152-04:00Well, first of all, I do think you're a wonder...Well, first of all, I do think you're a wonderful writer. I often feel like my words don't flow very well at all, but you always "sound" eloquent to me!<br /><br />Also. I LOVE this. You are right. I get so tired of being compared, judged, talked about. I'm willing to bet that almost all moms are doing the very best we can with the circumstances we've been given. We all want what is best for our children and our families. If there was more encouragement and less judgement, I think we'd all be a lot happier. Thank you for writing this, Kelli, and I'm sorry that you've been witnessing so many hurtful comments and judgements lately.Sugarplum Creations Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15404300168941549805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9192426346112469333.post-28743167278147737972012-06-13T14:03:32.695-04:002012-06-13T14:03:32.695-04:00Mmmm, good word, sister! I think what you describe...Mmmm, good word, sister! I think what you described happens much more than it should. I've always thought that if we, as mothers, would spend less time comparing and criticizing one another, and MORE time just LOVING each other, we wouldn't have the drama that we do. Whatever happened to "if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all"? We all feel so entitled (um, yeah, I'm guilty) though. We feel like we have the <i>right</i> to tell others our opinions (did I mention I'm guilty?)when in fact, we really do not. I think having a close friend, who knows me and my children, compare my child's energy to a dogs energy would feel NOTHING like having someone who <i>doesn't</i> really know me or my kids do the same thing. But somehow those lines get blurred and nobody stops to filter what comes out of their mouth. <br /><br />No wonder James said the tongue was destructive and hard to control. We need edification in the body of Christ. We shouldn't expect it from those who aren't believers, but we should practice it ourselves. Building one another up! <br /><br />So basically, to end this LONG comment I'll say a big hearty AMEN! :)LeAnnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10360378882035668129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9192426346112469333.post-61419814870566151562012-06-13T12:44:22.751-04:002012-06-13T12:44:22.751-04:00Kelli thank you so much for sharing this! It is v...Kelli thank you so much for sharing this! It is very true and obvious at times how we treat each other, and sadly I am no better at times. :-( I do also try to be an encourager because I get how it feels to be on the other end as well. I had a mom I didn't know keep apologizing at a play area for her son getting into things and being busy, but I told her he was just doing his 'job'! That's what kids do best, explore and learn! It's tough and we all need this reminder! Thanks for sharing your heart! ❤Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09165126889168253114noreply@blogger.com