tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7070899434981664008.post8822125495507760904..comments2023-04-13T01:50:26.059-07:00Comments on Live Art.fully: Popcorn, Canes and ContentmentJenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07810736265869305528noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7070899434981664008.post-40726210298298021622012-03-09T22:42:27.143-08:002012-03-09T22:42:27.143-08:00Thank you, Tanya! One of the things I value about ...Thank you, Tanya! One of the things I value about this blog is the community we are forming. It's so good to know we're not alone.Jenniferhttp://livelifeartfully.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7070899434981664008.post-1560631093543165422012-03-07T15:35:20.214-08:002012-03-07T15:35:20.214-08:00I can so relate. I deal with a chronic illness to...I can so relate. I deal with a chronic illness too. Sometimes when I'm in a flare I can really get down on myself because I can't always do everything I want for my kids. I hope they are learning compassion from me. My prayers go out to you!Tanyahttp://www.thefruitfulhome.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7070899434981664008.post-77643453173353248312012-03-05T21:06:50.815-08:002012-03-05T21:06:50.815-08:00You encourage me too, Rachel. Glad we aren't a...You encourage me too, Rachel. Glad we aren't alone.Jenniferhttp://livelifeartfully.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7070899434981664008.post-19102076115949811252012-03-05T21:05:55.376-08:002012-03-05T21:05:55.376-08:00Thank you for your beautiful comment, Wendy!Thank you for your beautiful comment, Wendy!Jenniferhttp://livelifeartfully.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7070899434981664008.post-36414089885932844992012-03-05T21:05:22.552-08:002012-03-05T21:05:22.552-08:00Peggy, I couldn't agree more about the hectic ...Peggy, I couldn't agree more about the hectic lives being lived today. We have had to slow our life down out of necessity, and I do love all the quality time we spend together.<br /><br />Thank you for your comment!Jenniferhttp://livelifeartfully.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7070899434981664008.post-66057083949772525752012-03-05T17:25:22.233-08:002012-03-05T17:25:22.233-08:00I agree with the previous commentors - your childr...I agree with the previous commentors - your children will learn compassion for those hurting. They will also treasure the time spend with you, something that can slip away too quickly by busy, running-here-and-there lives. God takes what may seem ugly to us and makes something beautiful from it.Wright_peggyhttp://peggywright.wordpress.com/2012/02/27/lifting-spirits/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7070899434981664008.post-42316440720222679882012-03-05T14:33:30.406-08:002012-03-05T14:33:30.406-08:00How special to have family time together like that...How special to have family time together like that. Your girls will treasure these experiences. I'm so sorry that your pain and symptoms are so severe. I do agree with what other posters have said though. I think if you used your illness as an excuse to get out of things or avoid life, that would cripple your children; but I don't see how they can help but be bettered given your example of honesty and gratitude no matter what the circumstance. You're saying it, you're writing it, and you're living it, and they're learning. That's a huge blessing, not a hinderance. Love you!Wendywandernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7070899434981664008.post-72602538855294621942012-03-05T13:00:41.123-08:002012-03-05T13:00:41.123-08:00Thank you so much for your beautiful words. We hav...Thank you so much for your beautiful words. We have always emphasized compassion, so thankfully they have that foundation already. This will just build on it. And love, yes, there's definitely love here. <3Jenniferhttp://livelifeartfully.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7070899434981664008.post-36530476759492582012012-03-05T12:59:31.661-08:002012-03-05T12:59:31.661-08:00Thanks Shari, I hope you are feeling better soon t...Thanks Shari, I hope you are feeling better soon too!Jenniferhttp://livelifeartfully.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7070899434981664008.post-44535894213527923362012-03-05T12:59:02.373-08:002012-03-05T12:59:02.373-08:00Thanks Cathy, it's nice to hear from someone w...Thanks Cathy, it's nice to hear from someone who has been walking this path with kids. Thank you for the encouragement.Jenniferhttp://livelifeartfully.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7070899434981664008.post-58692441300138198122012-03-05T12:58:24.101-08:002012-03-05T12:58:24.101-08:00Thanks April, I hope so!Thanks April, I hope so!Jenniferhttp://livelifeartfully.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7070899434981664008.post-85907679083125024332012-03-05T07:41:11.607-08:002012-03-05T07:41:11.607-08:00I think, as others have posted, that it is FAR mor...I think, as others have posted, that it is FAR more likely that your girls will be compassionate and sensitive to people who have "differences" than be negatively affected by your pain. While I wish with all my heart that it is not a cross you have to bear, the resulting beauty of character that is blooming in your precious girls is a silver lining! (((HUGS!)))springchaosnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7070899434981664008.post-43765793439230596452012-03-04T17:35:23.627-08:002012-03-04T17:35:23.627-08:00Hugs that this flare will end soon.... I think eve...Hugs that this flare will end soon.... I think everyone I know who has neuropathic pain is in a flare right now. I suspect it's from the weather. That's the reason for mine, I think, at any rate.<br /><br />Feel better soon!Shari@Rain into Rainbowshttp://www.rainintorainbows.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7070899434981664008.post-45627812640290107432012-03-04T12:35:14.698-08:002012-03-04T12:35:14.698-08:00Sprinkling some magic fairy dust on you! This way ...Sprinkling some magic fairy dust on you! This way you can start to feel better. Compassion is learned and compassion is truly something we sorely are lacking here in the US lately. Having children see first hand someone with a different way of walking is a sure way to teach compassion. Your children will grow up in a house filled with love, one supported by compassion and caring. I only wish all children could have such a loving environment to grow up in. Feel better!Abcsofranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7070899434981664008.post-52966104413991885092012-03-04T09:57:24.039-08:002012-03-04T09:57:24.039-08:00Thank you for this post and for sharing your persp...Thank you for this post and for sharing your perspective. You encourage me to keep persevering through the trials in my life.<br /><br />I'm sorry you're (still) in a flair. That's a hard place to be. I'm so thankful that you have a loving family who helps to make it bearable.Rachel Lundyhttp://www.cranberryteatime.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7070899434981664008.post-88343731786389547132012-03-04T04:30:31.630-08:002012-03-04T04:30:31.630-08:00"I read a quote that says something like chil..."I read a quote that says something like children who are raised by a mother with crutches will learn to walk with a limp." I tend to think that of it differently, children who are raised by a mother with crutches/limp/pain/etc will learn compassion and look deeper into other humans before making quick assumptions. My two kids were six and eight when I was diagnosed with RA. They have always felt pride in helping me and determination to be the best they can be. Why? They see me doing the exact same thing. You are giving your girls so many wonderful gifts such as popcorn night with the family in bed. These will be memories they enjoy forever. Lucky girls!cathy kramernoreply@blogger.com