tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841372208255090075.comments2023-05-22T02:32:11.016-07:00Snort Laughing MomHeyruthiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13439546952256063599noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841372208255090075.post-19345555517701744512013-11-20T07:38:02.270-08:002013-11-20T07:38:02.270-08:00Hey Ruthie,
I was on an old blog post and saw your...Hey Ruthie,<br />I was on an old blog post and saw your name and realized it's been forever since I've checked in with you. I see that you haven't posted in a long time. I hope that you are doing well. About this post, well--I think of these kinds of events as small gifts. They are reminders and confirmation that the decisions I made were the right ones. On the days when I'm doubting myself in all kinds of ways because my marriage ended, these little moments help me remember that it wouldn't really have worked if I'd somehow managed to hold it together. Hope the upcoming holidays will not be too stressful.Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04227597091783239454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841372208255090075.post-85402861810339920452013-04-24T22:49:37.572-07:002013-04-24T22:49:37.572-07:00"We all have our faults, but I'm not a ba..."We all have our faults, but I'm not a bad person" <br /><br />Ahh, the BUT!!! Any time we use but, it negates everything we said before the but. It is one of the red flags in speech that always perks my ears straight up. <br />I love you, but...<br />You look good, but...<br /><br />It is like putting a qualifier on what we said just before the but, or some way to soften the truth. Why not just say the truth? Every time I have met someone who had to state that they were not a bad person (in their mind), was trying to convince themselves that regardless of how horrible they were or are viewed by others, they really felt that saying they were good made it so. Especially if someone, anyone, would agree with their view. <br /><br />Some people are really good at being bad, and are unapologetic. I have come to prefer to live an authentic life, moment by moment.<br /><br />Just like with fashion, what is good or bad is subjective, an opinion, an impulse that evokes a visceral response. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Stillnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08916258276449218343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841372208255090075.post-52554496586745722682012-12-07T07:37:19.313-08:002012-12-07T07:37:19.313-08:00Hi Heyruthie! So sorry that it took me this long ...Hi Heyruthie! So sorry that it took me this long to see the response to my comment!! I "found" you the first time (and this time also) via Young House Love, which we both must follow pretty regularly. :) I'm so glad my comment in July was a blessing... I'll be praying for you as the Lord brings you to mind! May He be your peace.Randahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05915372973652904613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841372208255090075.post-84862270675309064272012-07-29T17:11:08.800-07:002012-07-29T17:11:08.800-07:00Thanks for sharing your views from many sides of t...Thanks for sharing your views from many sides of the "beyond" spectrum. I'm sorry for the painful experiences in your life. I pray that God will use them in your life to grow you and to be used of God beyond your imagination.Sonjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17835982775069289317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841372208255090075.post-38051022139651664192012-07-28T19:30:25.032-07:002012-07-28T19:30:25.032-07:00Denise, you'll love your Bully breed dog! I e...Denise, you'll love your Bully breed dog! I emailed you the link for the video that I love: Nala (the pitbull's) rescue. But others may want to see it too! http://youtu.be/llHU6opxWDkHeyruthiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13439546952256063599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841372208255090075.post-67836403086676062722012-07-28T19:29:14.442-07:002012-07-28T19:29:14.442-07:00Barbie--thanks for the affirmation. It's hard...Barbie--thanks for the affirmation. It's hard to get "vulnerable" in just five minutes! LOL! I feel like I need some disclaimers to make me sound holier: "I really do trust God!" or something like that. But the truth is, sometimes it's hard to "feel" it. I remember a Sunday School teacher telling me when I was a child, "Tell God what you REALLY think! He can take it!"Heyruthiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13439546952256063599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841372208255090075.post-3743624948503480982012-07-28T17:14:06.744-07:002012-07-28T17:14:06.744-07:00Thanks for visiting my blog, and leaving a comment...Thanks for visiting my blog, and leaving a comment about my coco. I truly appreciate the information. Would love to learn more, thank you.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275456448997619944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841372208255090075.post-23297369988884010062012-07-28T10:00:01.670-07:002012-07-28T10:00:01.670-07:00Stopping by from the 5 Minute Friday. I appreciat...Stopping by from the 5 Minute Friday. I appreciate your honesty in sharing your heart. I think it's okay to ask God if there's more. Life just doesn't make sense at times. So thankful to know He knows the end from the beginning and holds us in the palm of His hands!BARBIEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02537827307867912139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841372208255090075.post-45415952920450388952012-07-19T11:56:51.591-07:002012-07-19T11:56:51.591-07:00Randa.....LOVING the blog link you gave me. Thank...Randa.....LOVING the blog link you gave me. Thank you. Sent this to a friend in the same situation. Your comment was a blessing to me.Heyruthiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13439546952256063599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841372208255090075.post-29018374329312644062012-07-19T08:23:03.123-07:002012-07-19T08:23:03.123-07:00So interesting... and it reminded me of this blog ...So interesting... and it reminded me of this blog that I have read from time to time. Definitely counseling in and of itself isn't the end all: http://thenatos.blogspot.com/2011/11/why-we-keep-talking-about-affair.htmlRandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05915372973652904613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841372208255090075.post-46519948395624096562012-06-14T14:19:01.144-07:002012-06-14T14:19:01.144-07:00Dear "Heyruthie,"
This is an unorthodox ...Dear "Heyruthie,"<br />This is an unorthodox way to reach you, but I saw your comment on a speech therapy blog from back in Jan. and your child's lateral lisp sounds like my grandson's. I wondered if you've seen some success in the at-home efforts you were going to do. Thanks!--Donna (dwstark@roadrunner.com)Donna Starkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10048958425469794772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841372208255090075.post-89077598770614459742012-05-18T22:12:26.032-07:002012-05-18T22:12:26.032-07:00Good point. Improved communication is wonderful if...Good point. Improved communication is wonderful if both parties are willing to let it take them into the deeper waters, where real connection and healing can happen. But it's only a tool. The heart issues must be addressed.<br />My kids and I had counseling. It was somewhat helpful. But on one situation I skipped the counselor and it actually resulted in better communication with my ex. Go figure, lol!<br />Thank you for visiting my blog, and your comment. I'm glad the post was helpful.<br />Blessings,<br />LisaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04583972660437767750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841372208255090075.post-73231113373874639472012-05-03T22:11:21.865-07:002012-05-03T22:11:21.865-07:00Great blog! Thanks for visiting and reading my &qu...Great blog! Thanks for visiting and reading my "Losing Duchess" post today. I'm sorry you are in your valley. You're doing the right things to get your kids through. It settles down, so hang in there.<br />Blessings,<br />LisaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04583972660437767750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841372208255090075.post-81497628192753881352012-04-27T12:20:33.235-07:002012-04-27T12:20:33.235-07:00Just found you through Centsational Girl...totally...Just found you through Centsational Girl...totally clicked over because you are pro-bully. haha We have a bully rescue of our own. :)Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11762751313368724732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841372208255090075.post-81043008872832264342012-04-20T12:01:33.112-07:002012-04-20T12:01:33.112-07:00Hi I’m Heather! Please email me when you get a cha...Hi I’m Heather! Please email me when you get a chance! I have a question about your blog. HeatherVonsj(at)gmail(dot)comHeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07957437718840848185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841372208255090075.post-48703574861533338192012-04-12T09:46:42.362-07:002012-04-12T09:46:42.362-07:00Found your blog through comments on Centsational G...Found your blog through comments on Centsational Girl. Fellow bully breed lover here!! Your new 'man' is so handsome. So happy to hear he is a rescue as well. Love it!Lohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02519389243221073568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841372208255090075.post-86881455111142869642012-01-29T13:00:34.235-08:002012-01-29T13:00:34.235-08:00Rita, I am totally with you. With one of my babie...Rita, I am totally with you. With one of my babies, I had terrible problems BFing: thrush multiple times, bleeding, infections, etc. With my second baby, it was better, but I still got infections quite a bit. Sometimes it all works out blissfully, but that wasn't really my experience. One day at a time!Heyruthiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13439546952256063599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841372208255090075.post-32230935661424897962012-01-29T08:21:14.750-08:002012-01-29T08:21:14.750-08:00Hi Ruth--
Catching up with you here. Sorry to hea...Hi Ruth--<br />Catching up with you here. Sorry to hear that you've been so ill. Glad you are better. Really like your attitude toward breastfeeding. Wish it had been more prevalent when mine were babies. I tried and failed. My guys were preemies, and feeding was really hard for them. And, I didn't produce much milk. Realized that if I were truly to breastfeed both of them, I would never sleep. Literally, no hyperbole there. I pumped for 5 months, supplementing with formula. Both had allergy issues, and both did much better when I cut out the breastmilk all together (cause the well was dry). I think the whole feeding became more of a bonding experience for us when I was able to let go of frustration/guilt/sadness at not being able to feed them the "right" way. Really hope most moms have your attitude now.Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04227597091783239454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841372208255090075.post-47192815233392932612012-01-26T06:30:54.890-08:002012-01-26T06:30:54.890-08:00You are HILARIOUS! I am so glad I found your blog...You are HILARIOUS! I am so glad I found your blog! I have been reading through all your posts and I love your humor and more importantly, your authenticity! Glad you are feeling a little better and posting again!<br />blessings,<br />kariannethistlewoodfarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01451238626991674963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841372208255090075.post-18009100258695761382012-01-07T20:03:40.365-08:002012-01-07T20:03:40.365-08:00Paul, thank you for your thoughtful comment! What...Paul, thank you for your thoughtful comment! What good insights about St. Patrick, an amazing man in his own right. I appreciate you sharing your own experience as you walk your road: what a difficult one. But you are right--we are meant to comfort others with the comfort with which we, ourselves have been comforted. Such a gift. God bless.Heyruthiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13439546952256063599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841372208255090075.post-5697637090766890102012-01-03T20:49:21.385-08:002012-01-03T20:49:21.385-08:00You got me with Rich Mullins..one of my favorites....You got me with Rich Mullins..one of my favorites. I was just thinking, St Patrick was kind of a model for this. Kidnapped and brought as a slave to Ireland, he later left and then came back to spread the good news of Christ in a land filled with opposition from the Druids and others. But, he was faithful and Ireland was transformed. <br /><br />Christmas could have been dark and filled with lots of opposition to hope. Instead, God allowed you to carry the light and see it lived out in your kids. In that moment, you could have been paralyzed by bitterness, as Patrick could have been. Instead, you were able to be obedient. Green often is recognized as a color of life!<br /><br />I'm learning through my own journey of separation and divorce that the battle gets won by a thousand different steps and choices. Also, as your heart has been pulverized, it sure makes you tender and compassionate for others who hurt. I wouldn't want to relive the past 3+ years of agony and fighting for the marriage, but I've learned priceless things from the Priceless One.<br /><br />Sorry for the book! Thanks for sharing, Heyruthie. Keep sharing and keep pressing on. <br /><br />Brother-in-Christ,<br />Paul (Romans 5:1-5)Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09420258801123535547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841372208255090075.post-2086724541736221132011-12-27T12:16:09.609-08:002011-12-27T12:16:09.609-08:00thank you, Cynthia. the people i know who say the...thank you, Cynthia. the people i know who say they "wouldn't trade their lives for anything" all seem to have one thing in common: a lack of bitterness. this seems so crucial to me. with bitterness always comes regret. and with regret, bitterness seems to always creep in. i want to live a life free from those twin joy-killers. thanks for posting.Heyruthiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13439546952256063599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841372208255090075.post-42954498321660298252011-12-27T10:52:03.428-08:002011-12-27T10:52:03.428-08:00I want to write something to bless you and all I c...I want to write something to bless you and all I can think of is that I wouldn't trade my mess of a life for anything because I am amazed at what God has done with it ALL! I loved reading about your glorious Christmas! Love & prayers, in Jesus, CynthiaCynthiaJSwensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02677435502134218703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841372208255090075.post-9373399684018403952011-12-22T14:46:44.302-08:002011-12-22T14:46:44.302-08:00Hi.
Thanks for dropping by my site. I'd like...Hi.<br /><br />Thanks for dropping by my site. I'd like to talk to you -- compare notes about our experiences with graphic arts. But I couldn't find a "contact me" button on your blog. <br /><br />Feel free to drop me an e-mail <br /><br />kingfisher crossing at gmail dot com<br />close up the spaces and insert the symbols.<br /><br />Then maybe after Christmas we could share.kingfisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04357813867386751193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841372208255090075.post-4877409445818008062011-12-22T14:31:57.999-08:002011-12-22T14:31:57.999-08:00Darnly, I really enjoy your 1000 gifts posting. ...Darnly, I really enjoy your 1000 gifts posting. it's such a breath of fresh air. thank you for commenting.Heyruthiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13439546952256063599noreply@blogger.com