Apr 9, 2010
Good Reads For Friday
Most people post Friday Funnies or something like that. I’ve not been in a very funny mood today, so these were the posts that grabbed me and I found myself wanting to share:
- My husband wrote a really thought-provoking piece on his blog that I thought some of you would enjoy reading. Sometimes his wanderlust scares me, sometimes I encourage it. It’s part of who he is, and I love him. So…I live with a husband with a serious case of wanderlust. Regardless, this is a great post. And also kind of ironic, since he takes a couple lines to hate on having a car, and we’re in the market for a minivan.
- My friend Elizabeth Esther wrote a gut-wrenchingly honest post about losing our joy in motherhood. I can so relate today. And knowing that she’s a mother of twins, it’s a sobering thing for me to read. But it’s also good for me to have people like her in my life who don’t pretend that everything’s peachy-keen. It helps me pray and prepare for the hard days ahead, as well as the joyful ones.
- And lastly, my dear internet friend, Mrs. MK, lost her baby at 18 weeks yesterday. I’m crushed and devastated every time I think about it. She lost a daughter just after I lost Felicity, and we’ve grown to love each other over these here internets. I was so excited that she and I were pregnant at the same time. Perhaps you have some time to drop over and share an honest condolence. And if you don’t have one to give, then don’t feel obligated. I just know she’s hurting. So many of you have reached out to comfort me. Let’s share the love with my friend Mrs. MK.
It would seem weird to say “Have a good weekend!” after all that heaviness. But that’s life, isn’t it? Not all of us are having “a good day” today. I want to live honestly and share openly, even if it’s a Friday.
thank-you for your honesty.
i’ve found a lot of the mom-blogosphere has been occupied with heavy topics (discipline, kids in public, etc.) this week.
i told your husband on his blog that i love him, and i love you, too. i love how blogging brings people into my life to love lol.
have a good weekend.
I had the same thought about your husband’s pending minivan ownership. Me, I long for the day we get a minivan and I’m not ashamed or conflicted about it. I hate stooping over to weave my kids into seats. Give me a car door that opens itself any day!
And thanks for the other links too.
i was encouraged by elizabeth esther’s post. thank you both. xo
Thank you so much for your love, kindness, and encouragement to my kate…you have been such a blessing to her…and to me too as I went through my own grieving…and we have all been so *happy for you* over here!
Rene
(Mrs. MK’s mama)
I love you, friend. Thank you for being able to read me without becoming discouraged. I cherish our ability to be honest with each other. I feel it is the greatest gift to our friendship. I love you like a sister. You are going to be a wonderful mother of twin girls!
with love,
EE
I had a Friday like that. Something like a crash and burn. I just went to bed. My post for that day, 4-9, was about loss too. You’re welcome to read it at http://www.jodylynne.blogspot.com
Praising God He is with me every day, every second of every day. Good or not so good.
My husband found your blog, he thought I might like your honesty, and oh it has been a blessing! I am praying for you right now, that your bad Friday has been followed by a better Saturday. If not, Sunday has not yet come- I pray it will be a beautiful day. Even so, the Lord is good, even when our days don’t feel good. But you already know that, don’t you? :)
I do not know the loss you grieve over (or how you ache at times), but I do know loss and subsequent loss. I have mostly dealt with my losses, but today you have given me a safe place, a Christ-loving place, to feel the pain that builds up at times.
Thank you Molly,
Christina
I’ve never commented before, but I do enjoy/am encouraged by your posts, so thank you.
I also love to hear about other real, Christian moms who are actually honest about their calling. So if you know any others please do share! :-)