Comments on: Before Sleep

By: MamaGeph

MamaGeph — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:35:55 +0000

“Today was hard. Tomorrow will be better.” Kevin Henkes, “Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse

Sort of strange to glean a life philosophy from a kid’s book, but it works for me.

By: Heather.PNR

Heather.PNR — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:07:36 +0000

Oh, my. Lately I can so relate to those evenings thinking of small regrettable things. Wishing I had been more patient or more playful or smiled more. Wanting to do the day over again to maybe get it right.

Thank you for reminding me that each morning gives me that chance.

By: amy

amy — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:33:48 +0000

Thank you for this, I’ve had too many days like this lately.

By: dee

dee — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 17:53:19 +0000

Oh, my darlin’

I’ve been doing this “mom” thing for over 24 years now and, let me tell you, you are not harming your children by being “human”.

I have found that the most profound moments come, though, when I am able to humble myself and apologize to my children for the sharp words that have tumbled from my mouth.

It taught them that everyone slips up from time to time, but the important thing is to make it right.

And we all still love one another (amazingly enough!)

By: Dinah Soar

Dinah Soar — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 03:34:30 +0000

As the old hymn says “great is thy faithfulness, O God my father, morning by morning new mercies I see”. Each day is a clean slate, there is forgiveness for every sin, and the assurance that God loves us, will not forsake us and that he will be a sun and a shield, supplying according to our need–a sun when we need heat, a shield when we need protection from the heat.

I remember how hard some days were when my children were small. They pass so quickly, don’t they. If I could return to those days, I’d be sorely tempted. I think I have more patience now. But who knows for sure, maybe not.

Being a city girl I remember how shocked I was the first time I spent the night in a mountain woods. I couldn’t sleep for the racket made by nature. I can only imagine what the noise is there for you in the jungle that is India.

By: annie

annie — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 00:47:45 +0000

Beautifully put. Thanks for this.

By: tiffany

tiffany — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:34:10 +0000

thank you for sharing this today. the timing is perfect.

By: Eleanor

Eleanor — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:01:16 +0000

When I feel that angry fire inside me my mother says to me:

“The children will be fine, fabulously wonderful…you need to think of yourself.”

The more I don’t feel like following her advice, the more I need to. Each and every time.

Thought that might be useful. You never know.

By: Suzy

Suzy — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 08:31:03 +0000

Beautiful writing as always. I certainly have days like this.
It’s okay. It’s a chance to reflect. I think children need to know that we are not perfect, that we need to retreat, need time, need help and also need forgiveness too.
A cardboard cut out, forever smiling Mommy is not real and not healthy.
We cry sometimes, they cry sometimes. We’re all human. Children need to know it’s okay to feel a whole spectrum of emotions.
And remember you are in that particularly *emotional* post partum period. and you have just gone through a major move aswell. I know how I tend to feel post partum and I think you’re doing great.
I admire your honesty and your sharing heart. Just from reading your blog for a few months I can tell you are a great Mom. Your kids have had some amazing adventures!
Blessings to you and your beautiful family today :0)
Suzy

By: Dr. Cason

Dr. Cason — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 04:53:54 +0000

Me too. Blue seems to be the color creeping in lately. Not the serene sweetness of the ocean. But the dark color of tears. Washing away the pain.