Comments on: Pro-Mom, Not Pro-Blogger

By: Kimberly Dawn Rempel

Kimberly Dawn Rempel — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 00:50:48 +0000

Amen! Sing it sister! I believe I'm on a similar path - growing blog, growing interest in becoming the 'major-blogger-who-social-networks-like-crazy-and-gets-my-stuff-out-there'.

I laughed, then nearly cried as I considered what my children would draw if they'd draw me. I'm afraid it would be the same. (except with furrowed brow and possibly grunting '5 more minutes!') Sad.

I can do better. For my children, husband and God, I can do better. The decision I make now may impact generations - my grandchildren may have very different parents based on what I choose.

Time for a priority check. Thanks for this honest and challenging post.

Kim

By: Crystal Brothers

Crystal Brothers — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:51:07 +0000

I'm so glad I read this because I can definitely relate. I have been having the same feelins recently of really needing to bring my focus back to my family. I want to be completely devoted MOM, with blogging on the side and not the other way around, KWIM? BLessings to you and your family! .-= Crystal Brothers´s last blog ..Some thoughts :) =-.

By: Intentionally Katie

Intentionally Katie — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 04:39:45 +0000

Wow. I wonder if my kids would draw me at my computer??? It's where I gravitate when they're playing and I'm bored. It feels "better" than turning on the t.v. but is it???

Wow. Thank you for this post.

By: Shannon

Shannon — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 22:17:25 +0000

Stephanie, you are making a wise choice, one you will NOT regret. I have shared your weariness with the pace of the women's blogosphere and--after doing it for over four years--only just now feel that I've learned how to strike some balance. As someone who has wrestled with the same questions, I urge you to keep asking them, and keep focused on what is most important. Ambition and creativity can be lovely things, and they will always be here for you to develop in a different life season--but your little ones will be little for SUCH a short time!

By: AnneofAlamo

AnneofAlamo — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 06:35:18 +0000

Excellence!
I read this post with awe. Refocusing is hard when we feel we are getting kudos from strangers.
Thank you for a glimpse to real life as a woman, mom and wife!
.-= AnneofAlamo´s last blog ..Finished! =-.

By: bekarene

bekarene — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 22:15:22 +0000

Thank you so much for this post. So many of us moms feel the pressure to have a perfect home, perfect children, the perfect marriage AND have a career as well (and as you pointed out, blogging can become as demanding as an outside-the-home career!). As one of your readers who used to visit your blog and wonder how in the world you were keeping up with everything, I fully support your decision to back off and give yourself a break!

You seem to be a fantastic mom, wife, housekeeper and woman of God and giving yourself time to focus and develop those roles can only mean good things for you and your family. I really believe that all women need to examine their "to-do" lists and decide what needs to be a priority and what needs to change.

Your honesty is so refreshing - so many moms are afraid to admit that their daily lives are less than picture-perfect . Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU and may God bless you and your family this Christmas season!

By: Kristen

Kristen — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:09:47 +0000

I think this is something that many of us struggle with....and it's awesome that you're choosing what truly matters most. I can't speak for anyone else but I'm behind you 100%. Thank you for truly being a model for the rest of us! .-= Kristen´s last blog ..Great Wolf Lodge Review (Part III--How they do "Green") =-.

By: the inadvertent farmer

the inadvertent farmer — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:15:06 +0000

Thanks for the keeping it so real here, you have touched my heart. I just put up an announcement on my blog that there will only be reruns while I bake cookies and fudge with my kiddos!

I will be back...but I will have a different outlook! Have a blessed and fruitful Christmas Season! Kim
.-= the inadvertent farmer´s last blog ..Cookie Tuesday =-.

By: Quietmom

Quietmom — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:16:17 +0000

This is the first time I've been on your blog but I wanted to thank you for this post! Looking forward to reading some of the comments above. .-= Quietmom´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday – Fabric =-.

By: Kimarie @ Cardamom's Pod

Kimarie @ Cardamom's Pod — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:36:53 +0000

Stephanie - Our Lord works in wondrous ways! This confirmed niggling thoughts I was having about blogging, where I was going to go with it (I haven't gone far!) and what God's will was for that. This post helped support all those thoughts. Thank you! This post is much needed in the mom-blog world. May the Lord bless you and your family. .-= Kimarie @ Cardamom's Pod´s last blog ..Wooden Toys Giveaway =-.