tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post8093037630671135245..comments2023-06-02T08:01:26.422-07:00Comments on BUILDING THE BLOCKS...: What if...Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13006198193450517574noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-60811831131794666502011-03-26T20:13:12.848-07:002011-03-26T20:13:12.848-07:00Thank you for this post. I am a sophomore in high ...Thank you for this post. I am a sophomore in high school, and I am beginning to decide what I want to do with my life. Posts like these help me make up my mind. I don't want to be like the woman in the white suit, I want to be like you. You are an inspiration to me. Thank you for sharing your heart.<br />KellyKellynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-33466124268896474842009-03-16T13:08:00.000-07:002009-03-16T13:08:00.000-07:00You made me bawl!You made me bawl!sarah besshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08657824655713557099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-46490381540137762072009-02-22T19:47:00.000-08:002009-02-22T19:47:00.000-08:00GREAT post! I've certainly "been there, done that...GREAT post! I've certainly "been there, done that".<BR/><BR/>At a doctor's appt. once, the fit and trim doctor told me, "All you need to do is get out and ride your bike 5-10 miles per day." Yes, ALL I needed to do. When, exactly, was I supposed to fit that into my schedule? How many of my preschoolers could I fit into a bike trailer, and what would I do with the rest of my young ones. (They would run along beside me?)<BR/><BR/>I may not be fit and trim ... but all 13 of my children love me dearly, and I wouldn't trade that for the perfect body any day.<BR/><BR/>Laurel :)Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17253303288242135440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-21283288317976880872009-01-16T19:27:00.000-08:002009-01-16T19:27:00.000-08:00I've wondered those exact same things ... probably...I've wondered those exact same things ... probably with snot in the same place! lol!<BR/><BR/>Praise God that we chose the path not easily followed... the one that brings life to the lifeless!<BR/><BR/>Hugs,<BR/>KCreated For His Gloryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12276603070047038534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-84483407819009530932009-01-15T11:38:00.000-08:002009-01-15T11:38:00.000-08:00Amy - That was Beautiful - thanks for the good cry...Amy - That was Beautiful - thanks for the good cry and the memories of me thinking the same thing.<BR/>We are blessed!!!!!Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00144279283217109753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-91827518996684130892009-01-15T11:13:00.000-08:002009-01-15T11:13:00.000-08:00A friend of mine suggested I read your blog as I a...A friend of mine suggested I read your blog as I am having a rough time right now. I am a quiverful mama with ds9, dd7, ds4, dd2, and baby girl due April 09. We also have an adopted in our heart son that lives in another state who is 16. We are also planning on doing foster/adopt and adopting a sibling set from Liberia in the future.<BR/><BR/>I was feeling (am feeling) pretty sorry for myself today. I was feeling like God was expecting more out of me than I will ever be able to become. I am feeling under appreciated and overwhelmed.<BR/><BR/>Then I came here and read your post. I could not control the tears. Meanwhile, my dd who is 2 years old and potty training came over to me in a long sleeve shirt, tiny undies (she is about 20 lbs) and big pink moon boots. She said "Sad?" <BR/><BR/>I scooped her up and hugged her. I giggled about her silly outfit. LOL Then she looked at me, wiped my tear, and said "All done crying!" "Mama...better?"<BR/><BR/>Yes. I am a little better. :)<BR/><BR/>Thank you for reminding me what is really important. <BR/><BR/>God bless you and your family,<BR/>AngelaAngelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07114429993456108279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-49720321555995620282009-01-14T20:40:00.000-08:002009-01-14T20:40:00.000-08:00Amen! Yes you have! God has blessed you immeasur...Amen! Yes you have! God has blessed you immeasurably more in the path you've chosen. Hugs to you. I'm proud of you! : )kim phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15910709074111750296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-65293742862039740962009-01-14T07:05:00.000-08:002009-01-14T07:05:00.000-08:00I'm guilty of wondering about the "what ifs" some ...I'm guilty of wondering about the "what ifs" some days, mostly on those days when I am questioning my ability as a mom. Thank you for the wonderful reminder - the Lord has definitely blessed far more than we could ever imagine.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08062702742498632787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-23698526257044078332009-01-13T09:23:00.000-08:002009-01-13T09:23:00.000-08:00I used to live that life of luxury...minus the dia...I used to live that life of luxury...minus the diamonds and red nail polish. I worked out every day in my quiet home, usually went to the store dressed fairly nice and just had to pick up a few things since I was shopping for one. These days I don't have time to work out, haven't been to a grown up movie in almost 4 hears, I'm sitting here now in sweats, hair not done, no makeup, have to go to the store tonight, help with homework, get the house cleaned, no time to work out...but way happier now with the sweetest girl in the world calling me mommy. Believe me Amy, you are envied, you do have influence, and you definitely matter.<BR/>PhyllisPhyllishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10695233023696651016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-9776952210482549182009-01-13T06:24:00.000-08:002009-01-13T06:24:00.000-08:00Wonderful post and one to which so many of us can ...Wonderful post and one to which so many of us can relate. I am a 6th grade teacher, but am home with my sick little girl again today and as much as I hate her sickness, I LOVE just being home and being mom! It is the highest calling of all. You are AMAZING just in case you ever forget it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02154492628644614103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-90861082426940013852009-01-13T05:46:00.000-08:002009-01-13T05:46:00.000-08:00This post brought tears to my eyes! You are so muc...This post brought tears to my eyes! You are so much more richer than that woman, in every way!<BR/><BR/>--Lani ParnellAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-9801755082660785682009-01-12T20:56:00.000-08:002009-01-12T20:56:00.000-08:00Girl.....consider yourself envied. By the way, wh...Girl.....consider yourself envied. By the way, who really likes red fingernails? I know so many people who seem to have it all but they are all missing the same thing, HAPPINESS. These people always seem miserable even though materialistcally they should want for nothing. Who envies that? I wouldn't trade my happiness for their misery any day.Amy Clemonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12966210243006372427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-70797695931164059382009-01-12T19:58:00.000-08:002009-01-12T19:58:00.000-08:00I love this post Amy and can totally relate- I hav...I love this post Amy and can totally relate- I have often had a heavy heart while leaving costco with a full of food, 15 passenger van and been so tired. When I see a bunch of faces looking out the front window, I am reminded that there are a lot of people that need me! It's a blessing to be needed and loved, snot, spitup and all! I think the treasures and blessings that we've been blessed with are worth even more than we know!angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12822563715893364831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-16548571486820193022009-01-12T18:22:00.000-08:002009-01-12T18:22:00.000-08:00You have the real treasures...both here on earth A...You have the real treasures...both here on earth AND in Heaven.<BR/>I know you know that...sometimes you just need that visual reminder...like the 11 kids running to greet you when you pull into the drive!<BR/>And if your life had taken a different path...one of leisure...many children would have had a much rougher life.<BR/>Motherhood is such a high calling!<BR/>Love you.<BR/>HollyHollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12182918486812141978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-1196983742200215582009-01-12T16:42:00.000-08:002009-01-12T16:42:00.000-08:00Having it all together is HIGHLY overrated! :)Having it all together is HIGHLY overrated! :)Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07276000726366302069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-18482316957635871862009-01-12T15:25:00.000-08:002009-01-12T15:25:00.000-08:00Thanks for sharing that Amy. I am with you I have ...Thanks for sharing that Amy. I am with you I have some of those moments of "what if" but thankfully they are fleeting and I remind myself of how blessed I am and I then Thank God for the life I am currently living. Glamourous it is not, but I wouldn't trade it for the world. You are a blessed lady and I can almost bet you still looked beautiful no matter what you had on and with or without make-up.Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08912330863352793142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-51807273266881587212009-01-12T15:14:00.000-08:002009-01-12T15:14:00.000-08:00I hate red fingernail polish and business suits!!!...I hate red fingernail polish and business suits!!!! Go team snotty shirts!!!!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00023534545606821071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-69963786819268400602009-01-12T15:07:00.000-08:002009-01-12T15:07:00.000-08:00Hmmm, I envy you, you influence me in so many grea...Hmmm, I envy you, you influence me in so many great ways, and you matter to SO many people!! :) So, you don't have wonder what it feels like anymore!! ;) <BR/><BR/>I loved how real you are in this post! I loved what you taught me in this post, and you are so right! You are so blessed with those 11 kiddos in your life! The Lord speaks through you so beautifully!! <BR/><BR/>To answer your question, GIlli's dress is Zaza Couture and it was a gift from her Nani. You gotta love nice gifts!!The gFamilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17605085676171252765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-51322924904307688892009-01-12T13:00:00.000-08:002009-01-12T13:00:00.000-08:00You said, "A life where people envied me, where I ...You said, "A life where people envied me, where I had influence"... if only we could see that... what influence we get at parents... and envy... if only we could see hearts... blessings, sister... blessings.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01786437981693413906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-65701967052166819642009-01-12T12:09:00.000-08:002009-01-12T12:09:00.000-08:00I understand completely. But you know what I have...I understand completely. But you know what I have noticed from my husband? I don't know if he notices this but I do and I love it. If I am dressed up and ready to go somewhere with make-up, jewelry, and all he says "You look nice." If I am in my ratty sweats and haven't seen a hairbrush in hours and I'm up to my elbows in all the busyness of life he says, "You are so beautiful." I think our husbands love us for a lot more than we think they do and who gives a crap what anybody else thinks! I love you and I think you are beautiful! -SerenaSerena Morrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12284038200535735052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-54489899860285550452009-01-12T11:17:00.000-08:002009-01-12T11:17:00.000-08:00GREAT post, Amy! I ssoooooo relate!Lisa H.GREAT post, Amy! I ssoooooo relate!<BR/><BR/>Lisa H.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-79390067211282570802009-01-12T10:41:00.000-08:002009-01-12T10:41:00.000-08:00Can totally relate to moments like that. But you ...Can totally relate to moments like that. But you are living a wise life. And you know what? By the way she reacted to you bumping into her? I'd dare say you're the happier one as well...Careyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12409249925532122785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-50979461205112783562009-01-12T09:57:00.000-08:002009-01-12T09:57:00.000-08:00I have had those days before!!! But then you start...I have had those days before!!! But then you start to think that maybe that person that has it all really may have nothing!!! I have to remember that everytime I look at my kiddos, I have everything.<BR/><BR/>But a nice fresh hair cut does make you feel a whole lot better once in a while!Mary Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17944845545472141237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-30042322022981213762009-01-12T09:43:00.000-08:002009-01-12T09:43:00.000-08:00I,too have days like that- I question my sanity- a...I,too have days like that- I question my sanity- at least I guess the world's version of it. I pray daily for His perspective to keep me in focus..it is so easy to get distracted from His purpose for us...we are bombarded on every side with shallow materialism so that is what looks to be normal...but we know our "normal" is different and has everlasting significance- I am glad I am not the only one!:)<BR/>LindaLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14405199026388811152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-49115520418306904402009-01-12T08:50:00.000-08:002009-01-12T08:50:00.000-08:00Hi Amy,I am soooo enjoying following your life and...Hi Amy,<BR/>I am soooo enjoying following your life and journey in the Lord. Your family is absolutely beautiful.<BR/>I LOVED this comment. I too wonder what my life would look like had I have taken a different road in the life. BUT, I would not change it for the world. YES, children ARE a blessing from the Lord. You are very blessed with your brood :)<BR/>Adeye SalemAdeyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02805823858173447646noreply@blogger.com