tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959127833585815159.post4200223300494126210..comments2024-03-12T14:47:42.050-07:00Comments on Lilly and the brothers: On Being PerfectGretahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01487259102833192940noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959127833585815159.post-58316303715373376802011-09-07T16:49:31.347-07:002011-09-07T16:49:31.347-07:00Hi
Right now Im sitting at the computer cos I can...Hi<br /><br />Right now Im sitting at the computer cos I cant sleep cos Im 'upset' with my beloved hubby because he doesnt apologise for hhis mistakes, and thinking about what a lousy mum I am too, cos I wana be perfect!!!!! ........and then Lo and behold, I come across your labour of Love post and this one........I felt as if I was the one writing those posts - only to myself and God of course - because noone else is allowed to know!<br /><br />"There was a time when you seeing my house like this would have nearly killed me.<br />If you showed up at my door unexpectedly, I would not want to let you in.<br />I would be mortified.<br />Humiliated.<br />Embarrassed.<br />Because the truth would be out.<br />I, my kids, my home, my life are not perfect."....Im still doing it!<br />It happened to me too, it was a cold winter, we had the heating on, the water had run out of our tank, we couldnt flush the loos, I couldnt wash up, I was feeling miserable and then my daughter had a convulsion!!!! I thought she was dying we had to call our friends to take the other kids while we just rushed her to hospital! All I could think of was "OMG theyve seen my house in a state!!!'<br /><br />Things are getting SO intense and its cos I cannot let go of being perfect even with half a dozen kids. It is pride and it is so AWFUL to think that I am proud.<br /><br />But as soon as I can admit it, I can set my self free. I love your honesty.. I pray that God can help me too to be honest<br /><br />Thanks GretaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959127833585815159.post-66845747102999087622011-06-23T06:55:07.301-07:002011-06-23T06:55:07.301-07:00Your blog was sent to me - and after crying and la...Your blog was sent to me - and after crying and laughing reading through your births, seeing you go out pregnant and with new baby - been there and hear you loud and clear. Well after reading this about the house. I also no longer say anything if it is a mess(on going mess). The head ache part, and your children serving themselves in the living room I really think I wrote that for you because I am pretty sure that was me on your couch!Lisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959127833585815159.post-51893941578187808552011-06-07T14:06:23.403-07:002011-06-07T14:06:23.403-07:00I just found your blog today. And this post reall...I just found your blog today. And this post really got to me. This seems to be where I am right now. And I'm glad I'm not alone. Thank you for being so honest and letting people "see right in".JDzJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12183040466600822202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959127833585815159.post-63376682795094589432011-05-31T13:43:37.078-07:002011-05-31T13:43:37.078-07:00I am laughing. I am crying. Your post is so beauti...I am laughing. I am crying. Your post is so beautifully written. It has touched me on so many levels.<br /><br />On a funny note, the shot of the banana peels is absolutely gorgeous. How come your mess looks so stylish, and mine just looks like, well, a mess?!?<br /><br />Thanks so much for putting in writing what so many of us are feeling!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959127833585815159.post-17831612309575565282011-05-28T15:26:22.324-07:002011-05-28T15:26:22.324-07:00I really needed to read this today. I have a milli...I really needed to read this today. I have a million other things I should be doing right now but I think God put me in front of the computer to read your words. Thank you.Adrianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01895658451664637442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959127833585815159.post-66327300407949933572011-05-25T23:58:04.445-07:002011-05-25T23:58:04.445-07:00I love you so much! The more transparent you are,...I love you so much! The more transparent you are, the more I adore you. <br />I've been in the process of learning this lesson too! Gotta love how God uses our kids, more than anyone else, to refine us and mold us closer to the image of His son. We can either go down in flames, kicking and screaming or give into Him and find the peace that passes all understanding.Betsi*https://www.blogger.com/profile/01088144144919721217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959127833585815159.post-88926252785775829232011-05-25T16:41:27.997-07:002011-05-25T16:41:27.997-07:00Great post! I can relate and right now I've be...Great post! I can relate and right now I've be so humbled. We have 3 kiddos that are 6, 4, and 2 and they share a room like yours (although much smaller than yours). We have 900 square feet right now after selling our 4 bedroom 2 1/2 bath house. It's been a test and I'm trying to learn. It's lovely to see others in truth, because who we are on the outside is not necessarily descriptive of our insides. Thanks Greta! I love your honesty, creativity and love for your family.Sherrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959127833585815159.post-38316640177067570572011-05-25T11:06:44.565-07:002011-05-25T11:06:44.565-07:00Beautifully written! I once spent 2 days meticulou...Beautifully written! I once spent 2 days meticulously cleaning my house so the women from church could come over for a christmas party. When it was time for the party I realized that I had been impatient with my family, ignored my kids, and was completely exhausted all so that my house could look like no one lived in it.<br />I will never forget that. I don't like big families with perfect houses; to me it means someone's needs weren't met while mom was busy looking perfect. When peoploe come over and the house is chaotic my usual response is, "We live here." Bravo on this post.Laurelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959127833585815159.post-41106746002026868992011-05-25T10:43:40.735-07:002011-05-25T10:43:40.735-07:00Greta,
We are so similar. You speak to my heart an...Greta,<br />We are so similar. You speak to my heart and I'm so blessed. I feel like you just wrote the story of my life. I love you writing and I keep on voting for you. Many hugs to you, friend.<br />KatieKatie @ minivan divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17461717433497663204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959127833585815159.post-90584323598259098332011-05-25T10:40:58.986-07:002011-05-25T10:40:58.986-07:00good reminders about giving ourselves grace, about...good reminders about giving ourselves grace, about choosing the humble way, about following Jesus. thanks!!<br /><br />I get stressed and upset because, you see, i have pride problems. this happens often :(. <br />when i look at it square in the face, it is very unattractive and i wonder how this family puts up with me. I so want to change that habit; to continuously choose humility. i hope God will help me. i know he is able.Pam...https://www.blogger.com/profile/10841982988173436843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959127833585815159.post-40707113406236904532011-05-25T10:26:35.669-07:002011-05-25T10:26:35.669-07:00Beautiful, heart-felt post. Yes, we are all there ...Beautiful, heart-felt post. Yes, we are all there with you, feeling the same way and doing the same things.Phyllishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09217282962233011656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959127833585815159.post-75118732175441844202011-05-25T09:58:33.352-07:002011-05-25T09:58:33.352-07:00thanks greta, often times i feel we are on the sam...thanks greta, often times i feel we are on the same page. i can relate to so much of what you write. thank you again for your honesty and encouragement. xo, christinamygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02570493658309434401noreply@blogger.com