tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post4302484401730912397..comments2024-03-28T17:53:09.192-04:00Comments on Clover Lane: Little ThingsSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14912466557223829314noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-24824804272123648002010-06-18T00:59:30.491-04:002010-06-18T00:59:30.491-04:00Beautiful. I couldn't agree more. Thank you fo...Beautiful. I couldn't agree more. Thank you for this perspective as I make the "little choices" with my four girls--6, 5, 3, and newborn.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12484231863085751994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-21304642463949360422010-06-17T09:57:31.134-04:002010-06-17T09:57:31.134-04:00Oh, yes. Yes, yes, yes.
My "babies" ...Oh, yes. Yes, yes, yes. <br /><br />My "babies" are now 13, 17, and 19. I am so grateful to have been able to stay at home with them. Do I have any regrets about the sacrifices I've made over the years? No, I do not. The regrets I have are about the times that I listened to the advice of well-meaning friends who said, "You really need to take some time for yourself" or "When was the last time you did something just for you?" or "You really need some 'me' time." I went through a season of buying into that advice. I put myself first for about about a year. And out of 19 years of motherhood, THOSE are the times I really regret. <br /><br />I don't mean that mothers shouldn't take care of themselves. And I don't mean that mothers don't need some 'me' time every now and then. But I know from experience that a life of putting my needs ahead of my kids' needs did not work very well. It may sound cliche', but it's true: the years with children really do fly by. And you don't get do-overs.<br /><br />I appreciate you, Sarah. You say the things that need to be said.Richella Parhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04353214472648623583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-39326149821761384362010-06-17T06:32:47.737-04:002010-06-17T06:32:47.737-04:00What a fantastic, insightful post! First, I have ...What a fantastic, insightful post! First, I have to commend your mother :) I would have had no idea that the bird was feigning injury to protect her babies and would probably have tried to rescue it (as I've done with numerous "stray" cats that actually had homes ~ yes... I've finally learned!). Anyway... this post made me think about all the sacrifices I've made without my children even noticing and how I hope some day they truly appreciate all I do. And to be honest, I don't like the last part of that thought. I am priviledged to be the mother of my five children and recognition isn't what it's all about. The fact that my 16 year old asked me not to work outside the home when my youngest went to 1st grade last year speaks volumes. They need me and I am so thankful to be able to be there for them in every way I can.sevenalstonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07281187754339703050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-39166144421110889332010-06-17T00:55:32.212-04:002010-06-17T00:55:32.212-04:00beautifully and perfectly said.beautifully and perfectly said.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17679083878476516694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-20142511877840359382010-06-17T00:49:22.454-04:002010-06-17T00:49:22.454-04:00I've been following your blog for a while now....I've been following your blog for a while now. Sometimes I comment, most of the time I don't. This post is touching, or maybe the timing was just right. But what you said is so true. Motherhood, parenthood, is hard. Committing yourself to it as a more than full time job is harder. Most of what you do goes unnoticed, with out thanks, and everyday you swallow a bit of yourself. But the work is so much more important than anything I could achieve in an office. I'm raising a family. I support my husband and my children in EVERY way other than financially. And when our children achieve more, or does something really kind for their friends or family members, I can puff out my chest and KNOW that it is because of what I do that has lead her to be that person.okdokihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12783925534473509055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-47409421062653894592010-06-16T22:56:40.407-04:002010-06-16T22:56:40.407-04:00I'm so glad I ran into your blog. What a wond...I'm so glad I ran into your blog. What a wonderful post. It has re-energized me to focus on all those little things I've been letting slip this week. I will definitely be back!Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10977186884417885195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-65915206810318215482010-06-16T21:51:49.649-04:002010-06-16T21:51:49.649-04:00Beautiful thoughts and super encouraging! Thank yo...Beautiful thoughts and super encouraging! Thank you!!lindleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13892912115127729291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-70899569363394010232010-06-16T21:45:19.603-04:002010-06-16T21:45:19.603-04:00I love your list of little choices. I have made t...I love your list of little choices. I have made them all and then some. Great post today.....as usual. Sounds like you have a great Mom. Just like you remembered her little comment on the bird....we never know what words our children will remember and file away for for the rest of their lives, therefore, speak carefully. Michelle from Canada.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03995188190212647355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-34277090320805009742010-06-16T21:19:19.557-04:002010-06-16T21:19:19.557-04:00You are so right! It's the little, everyday, ...You are so right! It's the little, everyday, sometimes ordinary choices that make-up the real sacrifice as a mother. Sometimes it's the little things that are the hardest to do.<br />-FringeGirlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-90885107832013340292010-06-16T20:10:49.079-04:002010-06-16T20:10:49.079-04:00What an awesome post!!! I'am a mom of four and...What an awesome post!!! I'am a mom of four and I love everything you said, It really spoke to me. = )))Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14178550487887726672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-80592492658644009352010-06-16T19:36:50.138-04:002010-06-16T19:36:50.138-04:00Thank you for such a beautiful, encouraging and up...Thank you for such a beautiful, encouraging and uplifting post.TaDa! Creationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05059745953663890714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-19133311194559308212010-06-16T18:43:52.573-04:002010-06-16T18:43:52.573-04:00I just found your blog and I love your writing and...I just found your blog and I love your writing and philosophy on raising children. Thank you for sharing your ideas on-line. I'm a fan!snappyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14576866994029816502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-81261581951454560472010-06-16T16:58:31.390-04:002010-06-16T16:58:31.390-04:00sarah I do believe you just quoted Albus Dumbledor...sarah I do believe you just quoted Albus Dumbledore! I love this entry... and you are right, we can't live every day like it's our last if we're a mom. There are places and times when a mother really does have to sacrifice her life... we are blessed to not have that decision but should still take these days seriously! They are flying by...Macmommy4https://www.blogger.com/profile/04701188305465110217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-64951091204272458922010-06-16T15:22:04.071-04:002010-06-16T15:22:04.071-04:00Hi! I am in the process of reorganizing my home an...Hi! I am in the process of reorganizing my home and caring for a very cute newborn... And along my search for some ideas I came across your blog 2-3 days ago. I have enjoyed reading some of your posts very much. <br />Thank you for sharing about "little things". Your words resonated in this heart of mine, thank you!Atzimbahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12196414985979759688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-37514335291235947452010-06-16T15:06:02.595-04:002010-06-16T15:06:02.595-04:00Thank you, once again, Sarah. Your words find me w...Thank you, once again, Sarah. Your words find me when I need them most. As a mother of two young (5 & 3) daughters, expecting our third baby this fall, your wisdom always reaches me like a touchstone. Your sharing and honesty and pulse on the important things in life is more appreciated than you could know.Kate Johnston Tuckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00130386162134521604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-5201227149074314582010-06-16T14:14:49.612-04:002010-06-16T14:14:49.612-04:00I absolutely love this post. It's so incredibl...I absolutely love this post. It's so incredibly true - you never realize how easy it would be to put yourself in place of your child until they arrive.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798126141557379300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-30675838024170488962010-06-16T14:14:28.785-04:002010-06-16T14:14:28.785-04:00Oh WOW!! THIS is good stuff Sarah!!!! I needed t...Oh WOW!! THIS is good stuff Sarah!!!! I needed to hear this after a crazy day at VBS!!!Brian and Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04739637065505801645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-79232806024577288962010-06-16T14:10:41.261-04:002010-06-16T14:10:41.261-04:00Thanks, it's a good word for me today. :)Thanks, it's a good word for me today. :)Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09946524253674039315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-72122168907698479542010-06-16T13:30:27.297-04:002010-06-16T13:30:27.297-04:00thank you for the gentle reminder.thank you for the gentle reminder.Charity Donovanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06769537763273275146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-61086777356733800292010-06-16T11:35:52.973-04:002010-06-16T11:35:52.973-04:00this is really profound and a great way to say it....this is really profound and a great way to say it. the reminder that we will have time later to do those other things but RIGHT NOW is when we have itty bitties that don't stay itty bitty. thank you!kristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05304496391038188023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-83723810985477069632010-06-16T11:10:36.711-04:002010-06-16T11:10:36.711-04:00Those thoughts go through my mind all of the time....Those thoughts go through my mind all of the time. It seems that today we do have so many more "LITTLE" choices to make and less big, dramatic ones.<br /><br />I love that last quote. GREAT BLOG POST!momto5minnieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17613910555331899148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-26954879350524041952010-06-16T11:04:07.043-04:002010-06-16T11:04:07.043-04:00Great post, and oh so true. While so many would wi...Great post, and oh so true. While so many would willingly give up their life if they had to, so few would give up their favorite TV show, or their alone time, or their career,or a nicer car and clothes, or any number of things they think are their right to have. Thank you for the reminder that it is a daily sacrifice (for lack of a better word) that we give up our lives for our kids!asnipofgoodnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17044277532211684597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-10648625652689605322010-06-16T10:25:36.793-04:002010-06-16T10:25:36.793-04:00I love the quote at the end of your post. Thanks a...I love the quote at the end of your post. Thanks again, Sarah, for sharing your wisdom.Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06268090939454015367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-53227526240997391962010-06-16T10:15:25.914-04:002010-06-16T10:15:25.914-04:00Sometimes it's hard to remember how important ...Sometimes it's hard to remember how important some of the little things are. Thanks!Shellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11456198046653250550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-4323532682440495942010-06-16T09:19:15.760-04:002010-06-16T09:19:15.760-04:00I so appreciate reading your insights. Reminders ...I so appreciate reading your insights. Reminders like this really help me to keep my perspective on what it's all about.Ruth H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13260851009105528014noreply@blogger.com