Comments on: Joy for the Journey

By: stephanie

stephanie — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 02:51:15 +0000

O how I remember those “Days” I have only had 6 children and one is with Jesus thru being stillborn but even in my busyness of the ages I have now I get overwhelmed too…you’re post was so refreshing!

By: Lez

Lez — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 02:40:48 +0000

Aimee, I’m adding my gratitude to these others who are glad someone else understands and isn’t afraid to voice it! Be looking for an email soon! (Hopefully)
Bless you for being so honest and open!

By: margaret

margaret — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 02:45:37 +0000

And blessings to you for thinking of others who need refreshing.
I’ve been there too–not as many as you but always being pregnant does a number on a body. Be borne up!

By: Angela

Angela — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 19:47:40 +0000

You know, Aimee, though I can’t say I’m at the same stage in life as you, I certainly respect those that are! I was blessed by reading your post and hearing of God’s faithfulness to you in ALL things. Praying . . .

By: Charlene

Charlene — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 23:03:52 +0000

I will pray for you and your friend. I also have had times of feeling overwhelmed. Thanks for being so open and honest. May God wrap his loving arms around you and give you strength!

By: Elaine

Elaine — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 11:53:20 +0000

Thank you, thank you, and thank you again for this post. I’ll be praying that God blesses you with joy again today. Is the ladies retreat you’re talking about the one in Georgia, or do you have a different one closer to you? I was longing so much to go to the retreat and it didn’t work out this year. I’m sure God had a reason, but it was hard.

By: Sharon

Sharon — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 02:35:32 +0000

oh, bless you bless you for this post!! Like cretora, I know what you’re talking about! Praying for you and Lily (and me) and all the other mothers of lots of littles who need JOY for the journey!

By: cretora

cretora — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 20:20:11 +0000

Aimee-I know what you’re talking about. I haven’t had near as many pg’s or miscarriages as you, but it has felt so overwhelming to me too. My youngest is 18 mo and I have truly relished the days I have had since him. For the first 4.5 years of our marriage I was continually pg or nursing. I felt like I nearly went funny after he was born…more reasons than just him coming into this world, though! It has been nice to have a break, though, and I thank the Lord. One thing I really struggle with, is talking about it so openly as you have done. i have got critisized so much that I just clam up and don’t talk. Esp. by barren women, single women or people who believe in birth control and think that we need to ‘control ourselves.’ I for one applaud this post because what you are feeling is very real. Feelings are REAL and we’re living REAL life…how else can we encourage one another if we cannot be open with where we are at?