tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566055197730422533.post6755486860854456870..comments2023-10-17T02:54:55.895-05:00Comments on Concordian Sisters of Perpetual Parturition: What the blogger owes her husbandRebekahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129136210164478753noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566055197730422533.post-17410940881009478042008-12-04T15:17:00.000-06:002008-12-04T15:17:00.000-06:00Wow what a timely post for me! Though I'm not a pa...Wow what a timely post for me! Though I'm not a pastors wife (we've struggled prayerfully with this for 10 years...ugh)<BR/>I am a SAHM with an open-ended family (congrats on the baby coming!) and find myself still grappling with resentment over the fact that my Husband is gone so much making it possible for me to be a SAHM and keep our family open-ended (let alone fed!)<BR/>This post humbles me greatly, and I appreciate it.Ritzmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16924562235441183518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566055197730422533.post-40074452283208714662008-11-24T14:15:00.000-06:002008-11-24T14:15:00.000-06:00Thank you for taking the time to blog all the rand...Thank you for taking the time to blog all the random thoughts that race through my head every Sunday as I confess "I, a poor miserable sinner. . ."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566055197730422533.post-14870343359652469802008-11-24T08:57:00.000-06:002008-11-24T08:57:00.000-06:00I also wanted to say that life can be so emotional...I also wanted to say that life can be so emotionally/mentally exhausting that sometimes medical help is needed to help restore balance to the momma. This has been my experience. I am so grateful to God for the MD he put into our lives. He is so patient and understanding and helpful.Lauriinnchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00968837989712925139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566055197730422533.post-68594951821740675732008-11-24T08:50:00.000-06:002008-11-24T08:50:00.000-06:00Oh my. It is nice to know I am not the only "worst...Oh my. It is nice to know I am not the only "worst pastor's wife" "Does not hear the kids killing each other..." that really got me laughing!<BR/>We have #10 on the way and I must say, my husband has become a better father and husband with more kids. I've just gotten more tired.<BR/><BR/>Submission is NOT my strong suite. I know in my head it is good, but I am so contrary in my heart! I can't believe it to be true when I hear women say that they are sooo happy to cook and clean to make her home a place of respite for her dh. I hate cleaning with every fiber of my being. I do not take joy in the servant-tasks of motherhood and for that I ask for forgiveness every day. Serve the Lord with gladness...easier said than done.<BR/><BR/>On another comment...I would definitely much rather deal with my teenagers and toddlers than an angry parishoner. At least I know my kids and I will love each other an make it through another day. I know that while my child and I may have it out over schoolwork or computertime, at least we are on the same page on wrt Jesus being God, about the real presence, about Christ's forgiveness being paramount....AND about their dad's true love and care for the sheep given to his care.Lauriinnchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00968837989712925139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566055197730422533.post-39633727049747529332008-11-23T22:29:00.000-06:002008-11-23T22:29:00.000-06:00Well said. This is a lesson not easily learned. An...Well said. This is a lesson not easily learned. And when practiced we have to purpose to keep it so.<BR/>OUCH!Rita Locahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09961929692808138092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566055197730422533.post-36795609896085526412008-11-15T21:24:00.000-06:002008-11-15T21:24:00.000-06:00Okay, ladies, if anyone is still reading this set ...Okay, ladies, if anyone is still reading this set of comments, let's have this one out. In a good way, I mean. It gets me uptight to hear other pastors' wives saying the very thing I used to tell myself... but in my case, the balance was way off, and that type of thinking contributed to a nervous breakdown. <BR/><BR/>If you haven't been there, let me assure you, it's a place you don't want to be. I don't mean to sound pushy, just firm.<BR/><BR/>My perspective is borne out of sad experience, and my sharing it with you is motivated by a serious concern for the well-being of all CSPPs, pastor's wives in particular. <BR/><BR/>Check out titus24.blogspot.com, and stay tuned for a post to get this ball rolling. Oh, and any pastors who frequent this blog are more than welcome at mine. Let's all learn from each other.ζωὴν περισσὸνhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12082501906879213132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566055197730422533.post-11725763270558379712008-11-15T12:46:00.000-06:002008-11-15T12:46:00.000-06:00I enjoyed the comical tone of this post. As a pas...I enjoyed the comical tone of this post. As a pastor's wife myself, thanks for the gentle reminder. With all that goes on in the parsonage, it's easy to get distracted and forget.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566055197730422533.post-50523040303265448152008-11-13T21:05:00.000-06:002008-11-13T21:05:00.000-06:00Pam: Hooray!Mooremama: It's so, so true: whether w...Pam: Hooray!<BR/><BR/>Mooremama: It's so, so true: whether we have one or ten, our hands are full!Reb. Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06827521306898397100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566055197730422533.post-70216147600403122562008-11-13T20:17:00.000-06:002008-11-13T20:17:00.000-06:00Pam: SWEET!Mooremama: I like you, too. :) If only ...Pam: SWEET!<BR/><BR/>Mooremama: I like you, too. :) If only the "y'all state" wasn't so far away. . . ;)Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14546489539063088564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566055197730422533.post-89247503295559428762008-11-13T19:53:00.000-06:002008-11-13T19:53:00.000-06:00Fear not, my sisters... this is a much misundersto...Fear not, my sisters... this is a much misunderstood and difficult topic to meet head on. The awaited blog on which to address such issues is to be birthed this very weekend!<BR/><BR/>(Dh is took 3/8ths of the kiddos on an extended weekend)ζωὴν περισσὸνhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12082501906879213132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566055197730422533.post-64904196310302889682008-11-13T11:22:00.000-06:002008-11-13T11:22:00.000-06:00Gauntlets, I heart you. I'm glad that your life to...Gauntlets, I heart you. I'm glad that your life took that unexpected turn and that it brought you to my neighborhood for a little while. I have no words of wisdom about being a Pastor's Wife, because I am not. But you're right: Self, shut up, and the dishes aren't important. That part translates to my life as a Wannabe Electrician's Wife - a poor, miserable sinner that listens to her own Self far too often.<BR/><BR/>I also heart your husband. I think that he is a wonderful pastor and wish that our geography weren't so challenged.<BR/><BR/>fwiw, Mr Moore is also a big fan of the both of you and the handful of little ones.<BR/><BR/>ps - how many are more than a handful, anyway? I only have one and she more than fills up my hands...MooreMamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04524893692649808227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566055197730422533.post-22729159939208585902008-11-13T08:02:00.000-06:002008-11-13T08:02:00.000-06:00Your husband comes home for supper?! :DLOVE Dr. La...Your husband comes home for supper?! :D<BR/><BR/>LOVE Dr. Laura!Untamed Shrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07273110800292712897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566055197730422533.post-65558830647051715372008-11-12T16:22:00.000-06:002008-11-12T16:22:00.000-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Moniquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15591284330767929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566055197730422533.post-76002311581890837072008-11-12T15:39:00.000-06:002008-11-12T15:39:00.000-06:00Oh dear, Monique. I'm sorry to disappoint you. I'm...Oh dear, Monique. I'm sorry to disappoint you. I'm one of those with only a handful at the moment and haven't anything more to say. :(<BR/><BR/>I'm also in the business of indicting and writing to my own conscious. Try Heart of My Husband (see our blog links) for some of that advice you're looking for. They may be better equipped for that sort of thing. :) And I know some of our friends here would be happy to start an email conversation with you, as many of them are married to the mob as well.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14546489539063088564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566055197730422533.post-37662346988089213282008-11-12T15:09:00.000-06:002008-11-12T15:09:00.000-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Moniquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15591284330767929124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566055197730422533.post-80249918182849075572008-11-12T13:49:00.000-06:002008-11-12T13:49:00.000-06:00Right. Sorry. . .I've been doing a lot of early ho...Right. Sorry. . .<BR/><BR/>I've been doing a lot of early hour reading lately. It must be getting to me. <BR/><BR/>Loreena McKennitt is new to me. I like her. :)Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14546489539063088564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566055197730422533.post-87342977269068242402008-11-12T13:35:00.000-06:002008-11-12T13:35:00.000-06:00Excursus: if you've never heard Loreena McKennitt'...Excursus: if you've never heard Loreena McKennitt's version of "Dark Night of the Soul," go to YouTube and check it out. (I'd put a link up, but my computer's having some issues loading the videos right now.) Also must-hear: Her version of "The Lady of Shalott."Reb. Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06827521306898397100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566055197730422533.post-59436850562315514032008-11-12T13:24:00.000-06:002008-11-12T13:24:00.000-06:00Dah.Dah.Reb. Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06827521306898397100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566055197730422533.post-85926143559018975792008-11-12T12:43:00.000-06:002008-11-12T12:43:00.000-06:00Oof.Oof.Rebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11129136210164478753noreply@blogger.com