Comments on: Used To Be

By: casual friday everyday

casual friday everyday — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:23:04 +0000

Wish I had some sage words of wisdom. As you know, I don’t even have them for myself right now. I do relate and I am sending you virtual hugs though. I do hope that helps some.

Nell

By: Not Just Any Jen

Not Just Any Jen — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:50:27 +0000

Arianne,
I feel this way often lately too. I think about before I dive headfirst into motherhood, how I was so different. I know some things are not better, but other things are, and in a way I figure I will all balance out somehow. We are mothers, we are getting older and wiser and more experienced. I think we just can’t “go back,” but we can still find bits and pieces while embracing who we’ve become. And you are awesome!

I know you have had a rough time lately, and it is so refreshing to see change around the corner. I always love this time of year too.It is so much better than New Year’s with the crispy weather and colors and new start.
hugs,
Jen
Jen

By: Becoming Me

Becoming Me — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:06:02 +0000

Reading your beautifully written words made my heart hurt for you. I am so sorry that you are in a dark place, but you are not there alone…for He will never forsake…regardless of what you may be feeling.

By: Veggie Mom

Veggie Mom — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:16:55 +0000

Back-to-School season is always a bittersweet time for us. We hate to let go of the lovely, laid-back summer, but at the same time look forward to friends and challenges the new year brings!

By: Sheryl

Sheryl — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:58:47 +0000

You are singing my song girl! I couldn’t have worded it better myself.

By: Christy M.

Christy M. — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:11:33 +0000

Arianne,
It was so great to see you on Saturday night. I wish I could have spent more time with you. The time we had was thrilling and side-splitting. Just perfect.

I hope the next few weeks bring a new sense of peace for you. The past few weeks and months have been tough, and I think you deserve some happy-go-lucky times.

Much love!!!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 04:53:54 +0000

I hear you! Steph’s right. A great line of a song that always encourages me is, “I won’t question in the dark, what is true out in the light.” Just because it’s dark right now, doesn’t mean God isn’t shining His light in your life, or through your life. Look to the horizon, He is your dawn, your hope. Just focus on Him. I’m talking to myself here too!

By: mama mara

mama mara — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:51:27 +0000

When I see school around the corner, I celebrate with a seaonal autumn-autism ritual, dancing naked with daisies in my hair and singing at the top of my lungs, “They’re gone! They’re gone!”

Good way to find the happy-go-lucky.

By: Adventures In Babywearing

Adventures In Babywearing — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:41:14 +0000

You’re in there, it’s just not your season right now. It’s not really mine either. I love that we have a change ahead. Remember just before greatness comes the attack… you’re in for a big break soon, I just know.

Steph

By: Diane Byerly

Diane Byerly — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 02:45:06 +0000

The YOU is still there but has grown, ripened and flowered into something more layered, aware and special.