tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8932949305953605578.post6289619064331298217..comments2023-06-23T09:41:59.214-05:00Comments on Just the Five of Us: That's What Friends Are For....Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01868573952403674747noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8932949305953605578.post-38015660123975538632011-01-18T13:54:24.169-06:002011-01-18T13:54:24.169-06:00If only everyone would get as REAL as you just got...If only everyone would get as REAL as you just got in this post... There are SO MANY women that are at that point or have been at that point, including myself! We all just seem to smile and say "I'm fine"... ha! THREE babies makes for a crazy life... one only a mother can understand, specifically a mother of THREE, because having 1 or 2 children is not the same as having THREE... having three is not the same as havingd 4,5,6,7... you know!! These babies can complicate friendships, especially when coupled with work, home, chores... but we need to MAKE time to nurture our friendships, even if we have to leave the babies SCREAMING ;) I love you! You are REAL, you are COURAGEOUS, you are SMART, you are BEAUTIFUL, you are MY friend!!! So... let's make a date?! Watcha say? ;)High Maintenance Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02149791310724774796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8932949305953605578.post-9966662140103223042011-01-17T23:15:32.236-06:002011-01-17T23:15:32.236-06:00Amen for friends! I have that struggle a lot when...Amen for friends! I have that struggle a lot when I start thinking of friendships that have been untended or just swept away by life's events. I have to really assess and then I get fearful of, "oh no, what if so and so moves or leaves me?!" AAAHH!! Another hard part about our age is that it often seems like people get stuck in their ways and with their current friends and actually don't want to invest in new friendships. I've had a gal tell me before that she has to be really impressed by someone to make the effort to befriend them because she barely has enough time to keep up with all of her current friends. I was floored. I also don't really much like lots of women (sorry, it's true, we are often so mean spirited and insecure that it's impossible to feel comfortable around us). So, I'm stuck! I wish us both luck as we traverse these murky waters and find trusted companions to journey with us!Pediddlepiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05510877870408133910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8932949305953605578.post-56925770328171206172011-01-14T19:59:02.116-06:002011-01-14T19:59:02.116-06:00jenn a honest heart felt blog, it is so easy not t...jenn a honest heart felt blog, it is so easy not to take itme for friends/your self when you have three small children, and it is soooo inportant to take that time, I am always here to help with the girls so youc an be a part:) you are so precious and have you to offer in a friendship which would be a honor for anyone....I love you dearly and cherish our friendship:))) Now quit letting the devil talk to you and listen to the Lord and to you heart:) HUGS looking forward to our time MOnday:)Linda Lou Rogers Averitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06922242195015364432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8932949305953605578.post-48295026405924459862011-01-14T12:05:16.999-06:002011-01-14T12:05:16.999-06:00I LOVE this post!!!!!! I feel the same way about n...I LOVE this post!!!!!! I feel the same way about not having many friends. Yes, we have ladies group, but honestly I only see 1 person maybe 2 out of the every other Monday routine. I know I have friends here but sometime I feel like we (Chris & I) are lacking in the friends department. I think that is one reason we spend so much time going to Hamburg/McGehee. We go out when we are here , but it's usually with one other couple. I love them to death, but I think Chris & I need a little more variety. My goal for this year it to decrease our travel "home" and spend more time together at our HOME. So if you and Jared ever want to have dinner call us!!! :-) Love you girlie!!!!Vickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06264688302347774453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8932949305953605578.post-89605791276538637622011-01-14T09:46:17.328-06:002011-01-14T09:46:17.328-06:00Oh gosh - I know exactly how you feel. After Mia w...Oh gosh - I know exactly how you feel. After Mia was born, I struggled, too. She's 15 months now, and I am still working hard on developing friendships with other women. It's hard in the grownup world because you don't see people every single day like you did in high school or college. And I think anybody would be happy to have you as a friend because you just so happen to be awesome. <br /><br />BTW, it's not selfish to be healthy - mind, body, soul. And it's good for your children to see you taking care of yourself. Part of that is have wonderful girlfriends. :) Good for you.Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15323840678872143800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8932949305953605578.post-68709012228323591312011-01-13T22:23:56.244-06:002011-01-13T22:23:56.244-06:00Well I love this post because as you already know ...Well I love this post because as you already know from our previous conversations - I've had the same struggle this past year. You have been an encouragement to me and I want to thank you for that. You're always willing to help me when I'm overwhelmed or panicking. :) You have been there for me to talk to when my heart is heavy. I love you to pieces & can't wait for God to restore health in my home, so we can get back to playdates!!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02624579268277066653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8932949305953605578.post-23500219834330117382011-01-13T20:46:34.744-06:002011-01-13T20:46:34.744-06:00What a humbling post. Thank you for being so hone...What a humbling post. Thank you for being so honest about yoru feelings. I too often feel like I don't have any girlfriends. Makes me wish I was a stay at home wife so we could hang out more. Andrew and I would love to get together with you and Jared sometime. I think that sounds like loads of fun. :)Elaina Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11174337380065785214noreply@blogger.com