tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7295309110117449262.post8730889300133692637..comments2024-01-31T13:00:52.251-06:00Comments on Jacob and Carrie :: NowHere: And This is TodayCarriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04034200516625588607noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7295309110117449262.post-62995183396703367112011-05-15T05:59:34.082-05:002011-05-15T05:59:34.082-05:00This morning at the New Day gathering we talked ab...This morning at the New Day gathering we talked about Acts 25 and discussed how it feels to be at a brand new job (because one of the characters was and he had a lot of important decisions pressed on him right away). It gives Daniel and I more insight in how to pray for Jacob especially tomorrow. And as I am coming down to just 5 weeks left here, I too am wondering about ST and how to help but I feel like it's OK to wait. Because you're waiting and that is good. I guess practically, with my friends who had things like etsy sites and then became moms, they waited anywhere from 8 months to a year to begin again. Like these other moms have said, He will show you when it is time to pick things up again and when he does, then that's the right time. You don't have to put your energy there at present. You will always be creative and your creativity continues in new forms right now. Each moment is with your family is tied to the eternal as you care for Cora because she is impacting the world for good and will continue to throughout her life. I miss you and wish I could take you out to breakfast on Monday! Blessings!danielandcorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05819542388605026551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7295309110117449262.post-11512976988016118302011-05-14T21:29:31.331-05:002011-05-14T21:29:31.331-05:00I've been there. I quit my 15 year career to s...I've been there. I quit my 15 year career to stay at home. I left many irons in the fire....but to be honest it was just hard to let go and just be a mom. Now I love being a full time mom and no longer do I feel like I'm not contributing financially to the family. I got involved in church with the Mom's group and bible study. I joined the early childhood PTA. I made friends and I stay busy. In the fall, my youngest starts school full time. Not sure what I"m going to do with my self, but maybe I'll just sit on the sofa and eat chocolates all day! LOL!Ladybugs' Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13407636539109975905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7295309110117449262.post-34655054345958086532011-05-09T13:37:01.928-05:002011-05-09T13:37:01.928-05:00All the other ladies have nailed it on the head. ...All the other ladies have nailed it on the head. You are have had and are in major transitions in your life. Be sure to cut yourself some slack and work on what you can, when you can. Go with where your passion is. It's SO HARD to see 'half done' tasks everywhere, but I have come to find that that is just how motherhood (for me goes) You already know it's not easy, and if being a great mother was easy, the jailhouse would be empty.<br /><br />Be in the moment as long and as much as you can...those moments are so fleeting, as you already know. Write down her milestones, and things she does and realizations about her. I found that doing that helps keep them little...a little longer, and I remember easier the silly things they say/do. <br /><br />The Lord will guide you to where He wants you to be, and what you can be working on. I wish I could offer you something other than an "I understand" about wanting to be settled. I'm in the same boat...ready to put down roots, and it's not happening. <br /><br />Just being still and waiting for the Lord to speak to you is half the battle, I think.MJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17499735966959925411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7295309110117449262.post-17617671958734386752011-05-08T16:55:50.023-05:002011-05-08T16:55:50.023-05:00Very good, sound advice from Tara and Jane. TRANS...Very good, sound advice from Tara and Jane. TRANSITION IS all over your life right now! I think you figured it all out though, in your post about Mother's Day! You spoke about being 'in the moment' and that is the answer here too! I think as long as we are fully present in each moment and focusing on HIS PRESENCE in each moment...we are right where He wants us to be, doing exactly what He wants us to do. Sometimes it's doing extra work for Scarlet Threads. Sometimes it's visiting our grandmother. Sometimes it's sleeping late with our baby. Moment by moment, with Him. <br />Happy Mother's Day, Carrie!Lainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17793604475629395024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7295309110117449262.post-78661017462804150162011-05-07T09:04:58.004-05:002011-05-07T09:04:58.004-05:00You'll know when you are ready to start someth...You'll know when you are ready to start something new or resume old tasks when you have passion and energy for them again. It'll be obvious. So, don't worry about it in the meantime. It'll come. With me it was about a year after H was born. But, that was most likely because we were all sleeping well!Chris and Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03358319133517965649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7295309110117449262.post-55830461445077018002011-05-07T07:33:21.798-05:002011-05-07T07:33:21.798-05:00Carrie, God will reveal the answers to you. It...Carrie, God will reveal the answers to you. It's just an unsettling time for you guys. A BIG move to a different country, new baby, new job, new apartment...TRANSITION all over the place!!! Figuring out these new roles will take some time. Just keep your eyes on Christ and take the journey one step at a time.Tara Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12650391210454775068noreply@blogger.com