tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4983054052646091106.post8371549928041056869..comments2023-05-22T03:49:17.560-07:00Comments on The Simple Life: Taking Care of YourselfKDLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04049991789143474040noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4983054052646091106.post-70586471786117241082009-10-21T08:03:49.387-07:002009-10-21T08:03:49.387-07:00Thank you for these reminders. I am going to sche...Thank you for these reminders. I am going to schedule an eye exam right now. These afternoon headaches are bad for me but probably worse for my children :-) Time to get it taken care of.Emilyhttp://readytowait.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4983054052646091106.post-14991825675395042342009-10-20T19:40:23.079-07:002009-10-20T19:40:23.079-07:00This is a great post. I have 2 special needs kids,...This is a great post. I have 2 special needs kids, 7 (Noonan Syndrome) and 4 (PDD NOS) and it's hard. A regular mom gets lost but a special needs mom - it almost seems impossible. But as I take time for me and really concentrate on my holistic development spiritually, physically and emotionally I realize the natural by product is that I am a better wife and mom. Ha! Imagine that. I enjoyed your post.Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07596158391027076347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4983054052646091106.post-4560289717880306262009-10-20T12:15:36.868-07:002009-10-20T12:15:36.868-07:00So, so true. There is a saying amongst those who ...So, so true. There is a saying amongst those who do search and rescue work that "rescuer safety is paramount." No matter the circumstance, the rescuer must ensure first and foremost that he is healthy, safe, and secure in going in to do a rescue or he is worthless to those he is going after.<br /><br />I think the same thing is true in parenting. We must make time to be safe and secure (rooted in Christ's love and strength) to do the daily work of parenting.<br /><br />Fantastic insights and I agree with what you have shared wholeheartedly!Megan@SortaCrunchyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17202909752129884370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4983054052646091106.post-73357411803199744832009-10-20T10:26:38.523-07:002009-10-20T10:26:38.523-07:00Such great lessons - thanks for sharing them and t...Such great lessons - thanks for sharing them and taking part in the challenge!<br /><br />Jamiesteadymomhttp://www.steadymom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4983054052646091106.post-22050813692206266702009-10-20T06:54:19.662-07:002009-10-20T06:54:19.662-07:00Great post. I too have a child with medical issue...Great post. I too have a child with medical issues. It really can be difficult to keep up with your needs and your marriage needs. Setting boundaries on draining activities is great advice!Rieshyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01480054293869865269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4983054052646091106.post-24535921634076129612009-10-20T05:30:38.417-07:002009-10-20T05:30:38.417-07:00I'm visiting from the Steadymom blog. This is...I'm visiting from the Steadymom blog. This is a great post. I'm going to put these points on my to do board. This may be just what I need to get myself back on track. Thanks!Ranahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17854800499473316222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4983054052646091106.post-62881074320862705652009-10-19T23:15:14.156-07:002009-10-19T23:15:14.156-07:00I've told friends who seemed to be overdoing i...I've told friends who seemed to be overdoing it that taking care of oneself might seem selfish, but it is designed to keep you around helping for a long time. Overdoing it and burning out will put you on the other side of giving in no time. A lot of Christians are sort of codependent when it comes to helping, not understanding that we are not any greater or lesser a failure by knowing there are limits to what we can and should take on.<br /><br />For me (I'm not a parent) I am good at committee work, but it is one of the most unpleasant things for me to do (I pick up on vibes way too easily and there's always something in the room). So a while back, I said when asked, "no more committees or boards for me...I'm limiting myself to the ones I'm currently on".<br /><br />So, for the long haul, know thyself and take care of thyself. Imagine you are a car set for a long journey, will you floor it for the first 100 miles knowing you have 1000 to go? Not wise if you want to get there.david in norcalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09800674597802455318noreply@blogger.com