tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362382114510775326.post298585836574999408..comments2023-08-26T07:57:25.897-07:00Comments on Tales From the Eurovan: This will not win me the "Mother of the Year" awardTales From the Eurovanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02433375800509492630noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362382114510775326.post-75807239089024645962008-10-21T07:26:00.000-07:002008-10-21T07:26:00.000-07:00WOW-what a powerful post. I flipped over from Ange...WOW-what a powerful post. I flipped over from Angela's blog All that Naz. (They are my cousins)My eyes teared up reading it. We have all been there and will be again I am sure. God spoke right to you and you were able to make something so beautiful for you and your son to share and learn from each other. <BR/>I'll be back to read again soon.DKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04991843650533808069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362382114510775326.post-66471200189899604342008-10-14T10:11:00.000-07:002008-10-14T10:11:00.000-07:00Julie,I am so glad you had the courage to do the u...Julie,<BR/>I am so glad you had the courage to do the uncomfortable thing and admit to your failings in this story. You know how you started out saying we all want to appear like we have it all together? I know that's true, but what we really need is to be able to admit that<EM> we don't have it all together!</EM><BR/>There is so much freedom in being able to say, "I am not perfect and I will never receive the Mother of the Year Award." When we can say that, we become approachable and other moms find the freedom to be real, too. It's a very good thing!<BR/><BR/>What we need to do is fall freely into the arms of God and receive His grace daily. As we fill up on Him we will be able to shower others (our kids!) with the same grace which we, ourselves, have received. And that's another good thing. *grin*<BR/><BR/>Keep your eyes fixed upon Him. Remain tender to His spirit. He's using these trials to make you more like Him!<BR/><BR/>Loving Jesus,<BR/>KarenKaren Hossinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18049412644792482270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362382114510775326.post-2524481949592309802008-10-14T09:50:00.000-07:002008-10-14T09:50:00.000-07:00Oh wow. I really, really needed to hear that today...Oh wow. I really, really needed to hear that today. It's so hard to share our slip-ups, but your openess blessed me tremendously. <BR/><BR/>I noticed your comment over at D2's site and couldn't resist coming over. I drive a Vanagon and married a VW mechanic. Sorry to hear your Eurovan is ailing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362382114510775326.post-57268963562447878992008-10-13T20:50:00.000-07:002008-10-13T20:50:00.000-07:00That's a sweet story, Julie. We were just talking...That's a sweet story, Julie. We were just talking about forgiveness is Bible study this past Friday. We were talking about how easily children forgive, and we should be that way also. I think every mom has had that kind of a moment, so don't worry! <BR/><BR/>We missed you at MOPS last week. Hope to see you soon!duganheimerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08672588665702689741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362382114510775326.post-4887440975809294022008-10-13T14:36:00.000-07:002008-10-13T14:36:00.000-07:00Thank you for writing this. Because you aren'...Thank you for writing this. Because you aren't alone. We have ALL had moments like this. Each and every one of us, no lie. We are so blessed in the love of our forgiving God AND forgiving children. I think the important thing to remember is that you listened to the conviction. But, not only did you listen, you reacted. You taught Petey a valuable lesson. A lesson in integrity AND grace all because you apologized. You built those bonds with your son even stronger. It takes a good mom to admit that she did something wrong to her child. And YOU are a good mom!<BR/><BR/>And like, Becoming Me said, let it go. It's over and things are right with you & Petey. Now you know. Lesson learned & no need to dwell on it.<BR/><BR/>On a happier note, I got the book today. Thank you So Much!D...https://www.blogger.com/profile/12178201484420845742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362382114510775326.post-45645890013073054672008-10-13T11:05:00.000-07:002008-10-13T11:05:00.000-07:00Beautiful story Julie. I have so been there...I ha...Beautiful story Julie. I have so been there...I have been even far uglier...you know...<BR/><BR/>You are a loving mother...and I'm glad that you turned this moment around and taught Petey a bit about forgiveness and that everyone messes up...even moms.<BR/><BR/>Now that you've learned some more about grace...be sure to let yourself be covered with it...in other words, don't hang on to the ugly moment...but the beauty of being so special to God that He spoke right to your heart...how neat is that??Mrs.Naz@BecomingMehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05425021902893463197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362382114510775326.post-345763073972489202008-10-13T09:48:00.000-07:002008-10-13T09:48:00.000-07:00been there, done all of that and always feel crapp...been there, done all of that and always feel crappy. i too have learned to say sorry, ask for forgiveness and move on. thanks for sharing and being honest. and thankfully!, the dvd player is ok.<BR/><BR/>on a side note: i can't imagine you all without your VW! : )<BR/>miss you...Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17786204163329865704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362382114510775326.post-71715979228095782092008-10-13T09:20:00.000-07:002008-10-13T09:20:00.000-07:00did you ever know someone named Sarah Bunn? She is...did you ever know someone named Sarah Bunn? She is a dear friend of mine who grew up in TroyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362382114510775326.post-13798800087065915892008-10-13T06:13:00.000-07:002008-10-13T06:13:00.000-07:00oh girl...we all have those moments with our kids-...oh girl...we all have those moments with our kids- the day I woke up to Cohen;s poopy room I yelled and when his little lip curled down I nearly died. I am glad God spoke to you about it and glad Petey and you made amends. Growing up my parents were always quick to apologize and I think that's one of the reasons all of my siblings and I are so close to them. Its a powerful thing for a parent to do.<BR/><BR/>BTW, where is your family at in OH? I only live about 40 minutes from Cedarville - love the connection!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362382114510775326.post-91019347939931299192008-10-13T05:35:00.000-07:002008-10-13T05:35:00.000-07:00Oh Julie. This is such a beautiful post written a...Oh Julie. This is such a beautiful post written about an experience we have all had. Any one of us could write this if we had your talent and honesty. And, if we stopped to listen and act on what we should do. Great story. You really modeled a lot of terrific things to your son when you apologized and made the best of the day. Good for you.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17480046958714954128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362382114510775326.post-9697653282171837692008-10-13T05:29:00.000-07:002008-10-13T05:29:00.000-07:00Jules, if we don't screw up now, LEGIONS of therap...Jules, if we don't screw up now, LEGIONS of therapists will be out of work in 20 years. Think of it as doing your civic duty. ;)<BR/><BR/>But seriously, you're doing a great job with your kids. we all have mommy-moments that we cringe to remember (mine involved a poopy diaper, brand-new carpet, and "fingerpainting", but I'll leave the rest to your imagination). Praise God we have His example to look to, time and time again, when we fail miserably at our role as parents. <BR/><BR/>Now don't forget to forgive yourself, too.Emmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02100182709422069894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362382114510775326.post-21737999350290125052008-10-12T22:14:00.000-07:002008-10-12T22:14:00.000-07:00God is good. And YOU are a good mommy. We all me...God is good. And YOU are a good mommy. We all mess up sometimes - Lord knows I have a lot - but He is good and He forgives us. Thankfully our children do, too! Thank you for posting this, sweetie. It's a heart-moving story.Jillie Bean (AKA Bubba's Sis)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09255965229568186791noreply@blogger.com