tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post1328147617007100759..comments2024-02-26T08:02:05.002-05:00Comments on Nitty.Gritty.: One of those days.Jodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01338865463777681078noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-88536040100947319992013-12-31T06:13:48.092-05:002013-12-31T06:13:48.092-05:00
Hi Doc Obodo,i want to tell you that the spell to...<br />Hi Doc Obodo,i want to tell you that the spell to return ex back work effectively,<br />He actually broke up with her and came home after 2days ,before Christmas!<br /> Thanks for all the help Doc obodo ,if you need Doc persoanl contact to reach him <br />cell +2348155425481 and email templeofanswer@hotmail.co.uk<br /><br />Trina – Los Angeles, CA, USARaj Chandrakanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079059561291035826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-74480371117901091892008-11-20T16:15:00.000-05:002008-11-20T16:15:00.000-05:00I haven't left a comment here in a long time (mayb...I haven't left a comment here in a long time (maybe ever?) but I check in every once in a while. I just thought I'd tell you that I think Satan was definitely working overtime this past Sunday. The scenario you described was EXACTLY what happened at our house. Nothing like piling everyone into the car, only to have a silent trip to church because 1) Mom's SO frustrated with the kids and the morning's hassles, and 2) the kids are mad because things didn't happen the way they wanted them to and mom yelled at them, and 3)Dad's irritated at all the drama. And then you walk in the front doors of the church and feel like you have to smile and let everyone know you're OK, just fine...it's the stupid minutae of the days that can send us over the edge.<BR/><BR/>Sleep deprivation is never easy on top of all the day to day activities that must be done. Hang in there...better days WILL come. It may not get easier (He does not promise that), but He does promise to get us through. And remember that, often as not, it's just Satan doing what he does best, and we can kick him to the curb at anytime. ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-33083685202611663012008-11-18T09:22:00.000-05:002008-11-18T09:22:00.000-05:00The best thing to do is the last thing you want to...The best thing to do is the last thing you want to do, DO THE NEXT <BR/>THING!!!! Doing the next thing, then the next, then the next, is always the best way to not let a bad moment turn into a bad day, or a bad day turn into a bad week and so on.... Doing the next thing, the right thing, the thing we need to do, is always the cure, not wollowing, or crying (although sometimes that helps to do first, then do the next thing, lol) or thinking about how unfair life is,or how someone else has it better. It's not the fun thing, but it ALWAYS works!<BR/>Yesterday was destined to be a really bad day for me, I blogged, and then I did everything I needed to do, that I had been putting off. I got through it, it wasn't fun, but I am not stil "there".asnipofgoodnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17044277532211684597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-79759810207372887702008-11-18T07:25:00.000-05:002008-11-18T07:25:00.000-05:00I'm in the same place you are Jodi. It's not fun....I'm in the same place you are Jodi. It's not fun. With me its because I've been looking for work for months now, with no luck. I think we need to take our own advice we give to others who are having a hard time -- allow yourself to be in that place, to process it all, and to pull yourself out of it when you're ready. We don't have to be these perfect people all of the time. God doesn't intend that for us at all! <BR/>I remember back to when my boys were babies and when I was sleep deprived it made everything cloudier and just more difficult! I sure wish I lived closer, I'd so gladly run on over (it's not like I'm working! lol) and in between snuggling that cutie little Crew of yours, I'd bake you some pumpkin muffins while you napped! <BR/>Hang in there Jodi, and thanks again for always being so REAL. You're such an inspiration to so many, me included.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-49579918089777610492008-11-17T23:29:00.000-05:002008-11-17T23:29:00.000-05:00No, I think you're the only one...wink (trying to ...No, I think you're the only one...wink (trying to throw in a little laughter as I know it does a heart good)...praying for your heart. I'm crusty about 12 to 99 times a day, with a little sweet in there once in a while. Just the post-delivery scenario alone makes me want to skip more ninos, but I know the joys overshadow it...it's just mind boggling how in one day the emotions can ebb and flow to such extremes. Practically, I pray you'll get much needed sleep. Spiritually, I pray your heart will be renewed with God's peace...love always, Ade xoxoxAdriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04101665341916407243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-70177156661373517172008-11-17T23:22:00.000-05:002008-11-17T23:22:00.000-05:00I linked to your blog through Angie Smith and have...I linked to your blog through Angie Smith and have enjoyed reading about your sweet family. I've never commented before but tonight felt led to just commiserate. I am a mother of 4 kids. Eleven, nine, seven and six and the exhaustion is just more than I can take some days. Like you Sundays are often a drag for me. My husband is a minister, so I spend Sunday mornings alone getting everyone ready and doing the usual stuff. Asking more times than I can count, did everyone brush their teeth, does everyone have their shoes one, did everyone eat breakfast, are all the lights turned off in your room, can the cat get to the litter box? And then after refereeing most of the morning I spend the car ride to the church begging them to all behave in Sunday school so when I pick them up I don't have to listen to the older woman give me a laundry list of their sometimes bad behavior. Then feel like as I'm singing a hymn how badly have I damaged my children today with all the yelling I've done to get here.<BR/><BR/>Not every day is pretty around here and if you ask me it seems like most are not. Having several kids is not an easy job. But when I tuck my children into bed each night with their specific routines, their faces don't show any of the wear and tear. They still love me, not sure why all the time, but they do and for that I'm so thankful.<BR/><BR/>I know your kids are the same way and like you I'm sure, I crawl into bed, thankful that tomorrow is another day and even though I don't always make the right decisions and probably yell too much, I know my kids know I love them.<BR/><BR/>Hang in there, friend. You're doing a great job!The Keffer Crewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14366492949685862884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-13306713853223686252008-11-17T22:09:00.000-05:002008-11-17T22:09:00.000-05:00Oh sweet Jodi, hang in there Sista! My "kids" are...Oh sweet Jodi, hang in there Sista! My "kids" are now 19 and 17 and it seems like yesterday when I was spinning for the same reasons you are...First and foremost, give yourself a well deserved hug...you are a very sleep deprived, tired and busy mom! You have a newborn for crying out loud (literally!)Go easy on yourself, you are doing a marvelous job loving and caring for your family! Please take my word for it, you will miss these days...Enjoy your munchkins, forget about the house and chores and go get yourself a latte'=)<BR/>I am one of your "stalkers" and I can't tell you how much you lift my spirits! It broke my heart to hear you being so hard on yourself so I just HAD to write back! I'll be lifting you up in prayer=)<BR/>Love in Him, Your "cyber" friend, PamelaPamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17252679405454337532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-66961199146067194792008-11-17T21:32:00.000-05:002008-11-17T21:32:00.000-05:00Yes, the lady that said that to only read blogs th...Yes, the lady that said that to only read blogs that are written as perfect, happy & cheery all of the time~it is exhausting. By the time I have a read a few of those I think that I must be a total failure. You just read about how perfect & orderly their life is & you just begin to feel worse about your own~especially if it is not going so great. So, yes~thank you for your honesty. I certainly don't want to say that I like to read of others sadness or bad days just to make myself feel better, but you know what I mean. It is nice to know that others have bad days & times too. None the less, I am sorry that you are having a bad day/hard time right now. Let's not forget-you did just have a baby. Although, a bad day is perfectly normal & to totally be expected, just remember that it could be post partum issues as well. Your hormones are going crazy right now! I must say too that after years of Infertility, miscarriages, failed adoptions etc. & a desire to be a mother that I can not even begin to describe in words that I struggle with bad days a lot of the time, but I just try to believe that He knows better than me. It is a daily struggle to remind myself of this & generally I am not successful. Like you telling your kids the same thing over & over, I have to do that to myself as with each new day that the sun rises I again find myself wondering why I am still childless! Hang in there! Tomorrow is a new day. JenJourney to Mia Lynn:https://www.blogger.com/profile/04426893271471219025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-78085970575551345462008-11-17T20:48:00.000-05:002008-11-17T20:48:00.000-05:00A book and a bubble bath, glass of wine optional, ...A book and a bubble bath, glass of wine optional, is the only way to go after "one of those days". Those kind of days do make the good days seem even better, though. :)Angie Ulsethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07231606341772929047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-77293360687286962262008-11-17T18:40:00.000-05:002008-11-17T18:40:00.000-05:00Jody,Thanks...you make me feel normal and better j...Jody,<BR/><BR/>Thanks...you make me feel normal and better just by your simple honesty. I know it doesn't make you feel better right now, but it makes me feel good that I'm not alone during those times and I know that you will crawl out of that 'place' soon too...because it will probably be somebody else's turn to sit there. Hugs to you!<BR/><BR/>Rhonda :)Nuts in a Treehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01597617033496553974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-67254745957919492172008-11-17T18:25:00.000-05:002008-11-17T18:25:00.000-05:00My dear husband always knows when I need sleep.......My dear husband always knows when I need sleep....and I'm a grandma!<BR/>I get cranky and grumpy and out of sorts (happens when I need food too). I know the purpose of blogs is to vent and you're doing that. You're in a season of kids and babies and all that entails and it is truth that mom's are tired.<BR/><BR/>Keep coming back...love to read your blog!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-30666631034637482112008-11-17T16:58:00.000-05:002008-11-17T16:58:00.000-05:00WOW! Thanks for that! I have been reading your b...WOW! Thanks for that! I have been reading your blog for a while now and never commented (that I can remember)...but I did worry about the fact that so many bloggers that read about seem to always have it together and be in their "happy place"! Thank you for being real. <BR/><BR/>I have been in that place...and fall into that place unexpectantly at times when i think all is well! I know God knows these days are going to come and yet it does not make it any easier! But they do pass...and I cling to that. But by keeping it real, you make me feel like I am ok! <BR/><BR/>Here's to your better tomorrow (which should have been today!) LOL<BR/><BR/>PaigePaigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14821297218049819979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-15077261425113768082008-11-17T16:27:00.000-05:002008-11-17T16:27:00.000-05:00You are so right ~ I think that everyone has one o...You are so right ~ I think that everyone has one of 'THOSE' days every now and then!<BR/>I have them quite often!<BR/>I usually take a deep breath and just get through it ~ knowing and believing that tomorrow just has to be a better day!!<BR/>I hope tomorrow will hold more sunshine and happiness for you.<BR/>love and hugs, Tabitha XXXTabithahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07674175474109511527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-78148688688993937712008-11-17T15:59:00.000-05:002008-11-17T15:59:00.000-05:00j,when i'm having a bad day i go for a walk and pr...j,<BR/>when i'm having a bad day i go for a walk and pray my rosary, and i always feel renewed! the closer you are to God, the more the evil one wants you, and will do anything to mess you up- esp. when you're trying to get to church! banish him in the name of Jesus. <BR/>i have apologized to my family in the past for being beastly, and i remind them that i am not the perfect mother. i continually ask Jesus to help me be like His mother. we must look to heaven for our perfect parents, Jesus and Mary <BR/>tomorrow will be a better day..<BR/>roseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-41410698699749422092008-11-17T15:37:00.000-05:002008-11-17T15:37:00.000-05:00Jody, sweet, honest, "normal" Jody - I can't begin...Jody, sweet, honest, "normal" Jody - I can't begin to know what you go through each and every day. It's a universe more than I ever had to deal with. But let me say this...<BR/><BR/>(First, a consideration - could you have a bit of post-partum depression going on as well? Something not to be ignored...) <BR/><BR/>You, who so often inspire the bejeebers out of everyone else, are ALLOWED to not have it all together every single day! You ARE an amazing woman of faith, wife and mom. This is so obvious to anyone who reads your blog. And, no matter what you're feeling right NOW, it's clear that your God and your family are what rock your world. <BR/><BR/>Life is never a level road. We all have ups and downs - and everything in between. While I didn't have the same struggles you do, I did have them. And I had "stuff" I had to deal with. While I'm generally an "up" person, when my kids were little, I had LOTS of bad days, weeks. What did I do when I got to this low, low road? Well, never what I now think, with 20/20 hindsight, days, months and years later, would have been a better choice! I, being human, usually just reacted: I crashed; I cried; I complained; I curled up in bed. My hubs would take the kids when they were little to his wonderful mom and dad's for an overnight. Or, he would just take over if he could. And when I wasn't free to just go hide, I made a lot of mistakes. I yelled at them all when they didn't deserve it. I ignored them when they needed my attention. My moods influenced the entire household, dangitall! (Unfair!) I disciplined them in anger. I was impatient. And I fed them canned ravioli when I didn't want to cook. <BR/><BR/>In hindsight, I would have gotten on my knees each and every morning and prayed for strength; I would have stopped to thank God in the midst of it all for the blessings I DO have; I would have held my tongue and tried to model Jesus to my family around me. I would have seen them all as the precious children of God that they also are. But I didn't. It wasn't until they were older and I was wiser - and the stress was much much less - that I began to make this the norm rather than the rare occurence. I failed over and over. Sigh. <BR/><BR/>BUT, I DID cry to God about it. I argued and reasoned and tried to justify my behavior with God about it. But, I finally saw it for what it was and confessed it. And I apologized to my family (more than once). And I believe with every ounce of my heart that I was and am forgiven. And that God not only knew my heart, but He knew my struggles and HE STILL LOVED ME. In THAT I could - and still do - find strength and hope and a better day. <BR/><BR/>You are in one of the most stressful times as a parent. I like to say it's the MOST physically stressful time when the kiddies are littler and that when their in their teens, parenting is the most emotionally stressful. And, although it DOES get better, the stress of parenting never goes totally away. My boys are 28 and 30 and they STILL keep us on our knees! As they should, since God has entrusted them especially to us. Thankfully, my kids (and dh) forgave me, love me, and love the Lord - and they still like canned ravioli.<BR/><BR/>I am at a place in my life now where the stresses can be pretty easily managed. I no longer feel like I'm drowning in it and can't come up for air. I have the luxury of being able to plan my time and control what I allow to add stress to my life. It IS a gift and a huge blessing and I'm SO thankful of that and SO aware that it is NOT the case for everyone. <BR/><BR/>When you're in that place where stress is swallowing up your body, your mind and your spirit, you MUST find ways to relieve it. Having a relationship with God IS the hope that relief (peace) CAN be found - if only for a moment. And, from there, you can look for ways that will help YOU. I think that recognizing that you're in this place is the beginning of handling it. Chip is wise to encourage you to be honest about it. Because you have now opened yourself up to receive more love and encouragement and prayers and that's a good thing.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for going there, Jody. See? You are not alone. I pray that God will bring a special joy to you today. And that He will continue to uphold you, strengthen you and USE you. And that He will bless you at least as much as you have blessed others...<BR/>((((((((hugs)))))))) and love,Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16720867814225801424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-11981145099885619042008-11-17T15:36:00.000-05:002008-11-17T15:36:00.000-05:00Hi, Jody:I'm praying for you right now. I'm so so...Hi, Jody:<BR/><BR/>I'm praying for you right now. I'm so sorry you are having a difficult time these last few days. I've read some of the comments you received today, and it looks like you are getting a lot of encouragement. I hope some of the things people are sharing will help you. I wish I could give you a three month trip to Sandestin Beach, Florida to get you through the upcoming winter, but again, all I can offer are prayers and encouragement. I hope you can get a little extra rest the next few days. Take care of yourself. The verse I turn to when I'm feeling down is Hebrews 13:5.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-88372551904140036252008-11-17T14:50:00.000-05:002008-11-17T14:50:00.000-05:00Jody, Thanks for being so open. I read your blog o...Jody, <BR/>Thanks for being so open. I read your blog often and find so much encouragement in your story. I will be praying for you during this time. When I struggle with one of those days... I do the following... <BR/>1. get some sunshine! <BR/>2. exercise<BR/>3. have some fun time with friends w/o the kiddos<BR/>Hang in there! <BR/>Kris in TexasAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-90840970347396420852008-11-17T14:42:00.000-05:002008-11-17T14:42:00.000-05:00Hi Jody - thanks for your honesty. Here is a link...Hi Jody - thanks for your honesty. Here is a link of interest for you - this has nothing to do with your post really. or maybe it does. life is so beautiful yet so unspeakably tragic, as you well know. http://web.mac.com/rchriscoble/Coble_Kids_Foundation/Pictures.html.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-46143194145082672042008-11-17T14:41:00.000-05:002008-11-17T14:41:00.000-05:00You are human too...That is Why we love you so.You are human too...That is Why we love you so.Nieman Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05069710076956574186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-62135592513485135372008-11-17T14:21:00.000-05:002008-11-17T14:21:00.000-05:00Thanks for reminding us that we're all human and t...Thanks for reminding us that we're all human and that in God we can find some sanity in the midst of an every changing world. I really do enjoy reading your blog and thanks for your transparency!!! Be blessed today and find peace, rest, and comfort in him today! <BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/>LaurenLaurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08257352882657911252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-83340392227823049912008-11-17T14:15:00.000-05:002008-11-17T14:15:00.000-05:00Love you!Even in your not so good days you are sti...Love you!<BR/><BR/>Even in your not so good days you are still an inspiration to me. You are amazing and wonderful and even if you get upset and yell at the kids sometimes, I know they are in a place where love is abundant! Please remember all the good you do every single day. You really do have a purpose here and I know how much my life has been touched because of you!Traci Keriazakoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11746047431311846438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-22041760380616619252008-11-17T13:44:00.000-05:002008-11-17T13:44:00.000-05:00i feel the same way...about doing good and "being"...i feel the same way...about doing good and "being" good just to have life dump on you. when my son was killed in the auto-accident we were in, we were probably the most faithful we had ever been in EVERY area of our lives and we STILL lost our son. I kind of felt betrayed by God. Not that he owes us anything, not by a long shot. But, I felt like we were doing everything right (not perfect by any means, but on the right path) and we still had this happen to us, it wasn't fair AT ALL. God doesn't promise us an easy life, even when we are doing good and being good, just that He will be there with us and for us. I don't understand why things happen to some and not to others, but I do know that God loves us and takes care of us, even when we don't feel it or see it!! I am going to say some extra prayers for you in the days to come, if you would do the same for me, I would appreciate it as I am going through some of the same things you are!! I think a lot of it is the changing season and like you said, we are getting further and further from the time we had our little ones and the memories do fade... hugs and prayers...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-25977009305398212442008-11-17T13:29:00.000-05:002008-11-17T13:29:00.000-05:00My favorite thing to do is sit outside on a brisk ...My favorite thing to do is sit outside on a brisk morning drinking a hot cup of coffee and watch the wonder of a new day dawning on the horizon. Then I tell myself that I have to give what's bothering to God and let him come up with the solution. I've had to do this a lot lately as my father is having life threatening surgery this week, I have a daughter in college 4 hours a way that is struggling, and a teenager who has issues with her father. <BR/><BR/>((((HUGS))))-gwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08898617426835356394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-20838356614745096462008-11-17T13:06:00.000-05:002008-11-17T13:06:00.000-05:00Hey Jody.....Go see your doctor. You could be bat...Hey Jody.....Go see your doctor. You could be battling a case of post partum depresion. There are many ways it can manifest itself. I didn't get it with child number 1 but I certainly did with child number 2. You just don't know what kinds of chemical things are going on in your body - Add some additional stress to that and boom. Please take care of your self, and call your doc. Hugs, SusieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-75317305021430443832008-11-17T11:49:00.000-05:002008-11-17T11:49:00.000-05:00Jodi-Thanks so much for addressing these issues to...Jodi-<BR/>Thanks so much for addressing these issues today. Its so great to know that I am not alone. I too have been struggling with lots of mommy pressure, in many of the same areas as you. I work outside the home, so I feel like I have to fit in quality time with both the husband and daughter every night. It’s very hard and stressful, especially on nights when I get out of work late.<BR/><BR/>I also have been struggling with the guilt of just not wanting to go to church because of the distraction it is to have my daughter there. She is four years old, and she does pretty well through the first 40 minutes, but inevitably she gets antsy right around the time the preacher starts delivering the message. If I can’t hear the message, I just don’t see the point in going, because then it seems to me that we are going just to say we went. We do have a children’s church program, but she is not ready for me to leave her there. So the last month or so, we have spent Sundays just doing fun things as a family and I’ve tried to let go of my “church attendance” guilt. In all ways, we honor and praise God, and we are raising my daughter as a believer. We will try the church thing again when she gets a little older.<BR/><BR/>On days when I’m feeling down, I try to give myself a break. Easier said than done, but I get a Starbucks if I need one (usually I don’t get them just because of the price)… I eat a favorite piece of chocolate, wear my favorite jeans and t-shirt, talk to my bestest friends, cry if necessary, and remind myself that this too shall pass. Every day cannot be roses and rainbows, but every day is a gift from God.downhomedivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09976471081589461752noreply@blogger.com