tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257938525941544258.post7804626303105263045..comments2022-10-31T08:14:34.005-07:00Comments on Afternoon Coffee Mama: Rest Easy, Good MamaStephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03551190643640340019noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257938525941544258.post-60333734040903059502015-09-18T10:49:52.254-07:002015-09-18T10:49:52.254-07:00Absolutely and amen Joy! What we accomplish as pa...Absolutely and amen Joy! What we accomplish as parents is only by His goodness and grace! And I agree, that living by and with grace does allow us to see how God uses the strengths and gifts with which He has blessed us, to parent well...or, good enough! Blessings to you today and thank you for stopping by!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03551190643640340019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257938525941544258.post-43817188560985588962015-09-17T13:08:36.537-07:002015-09-17T13:08:36.537-07:00Stephanie, it was a lovely gracious thing you did ...Stephanie, it was a lovely gracious thing you did to approach this mama and offer such sweet reassurance. How our souls need to hear that! I struggled as a mother for similar reasons to Caryn above. And when folk looked at our two sons and complimented me on their upbringing I always deflected it away, feeling it was all of God (and their earthly father) and none of me.<br />But I strongly feel that we may need to accept being/having been 'good enough' parents because perfection is an impossible standard that ties us up in knots. Granting ourselves grace (while being mindful of God's grace, help and guidance) will help us to see the positive part we played in shaping young lives for the future. You too are doing a great job! Blessings to you and your family. Joy Lentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03486637586238798088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257938525941544258.post-75685887845943732992015-09-17T09:40:23.228-07:002015-09-17T09:40:23.228-07:00Thank you Tiffany! Many blessings to you today as...Thank you Tiffany! Many blessings to you today as well, as you live out your journey of being Jesus with skin on!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03551190643640340019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257938525941544258.post-8478806931599483142015-09-17T07:20:20.164-07:002015-09-17T07:20:20.164-07:00Stephanie, you were Jesus with skin on! Sometimes ...Stephanie, you were Jesus with skin on! Sometimes we just need that reminder that we are seen and we're on the right path. How great that you obeyed the Holy Spirit nudge and gave away a blessing. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14632383537232933520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257938525941544258.post-65714129212850020732015-09-17T05:53:15.836-07:002015-09-17T05:53:15.836-07:00Caryn, I thank you for your honesty! And no, I tr...Caryn, I thank you for your honesty! And no, I truly don't believe any of us are alone in these feelings. The trickiest lesson to learn may possibly be just receiving the encouragement...period! Others (especially close to us) do see our strengths! But most importantly, God sees! Thanks so much for stopping by Caryn. May you be blessed in your journey!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03551190643640340019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257938525941544258.post-49180942581437307072015-09-16T20:18:58.431-07:002015-09-16T20:18:58.431-07:00Stephanie, I can't tell you how much your post...Stephanie, I can't tell you how much your post rings true to me. I had a truly tumultuous upbringing, fairly devoid of any good parental examples to emulate. As a result, I felt completely overwhelmed and insecure, *longing* for someone to tell me I was a good mama! It's actually good to know that I wasn't alone in my thinking...that even when friends would tell me how good of a mama I was (when my girls were teens), I really didn't believe them!<br />I think it's wonderful that you took the time to encourage that mama in the store. And the words on your picture are really true. Just the fact that we are concerned about being good mamas...well...yes. That. <br />You were my neighbor over at Jennifer's and I'm so glad I visited your inviting and lovely blog <3 Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com