tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post116506948120696178..comments2023-11-02T07:05:51.747-06:00Comments on Call Me Grandma Dawn: Jesus, please calm my soul todayDawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14938607712512860569noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-1165207592951803112006-12-03T21:46:00.000-07:002006-12-03T21:46:00.000-07:00Eek! Make that "too," as in also! Really, I kin ...Eek! Make that "too," as in also! <BR/><BR/>Really, I kin doo dis homeskoulin' thing. Don't you worry none 'bout us!Grafted Branchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13234492249971474897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-1165207446631145962006-12-03T21:44:00.000-07:002006-12-03T21:44:00.000-07:00Hi Dawn!Thanks for bringing this to my attention.....Hi Dawn!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for bringing this to my attention...I might not have found it until mid-week or so. So we are existing on a parallel trajectory, it would seem.<BR/><BR/>I don't know about you, but I think I'm discovering about myself, that I over- think things, and thereby don't do anything well!<BR/><BR/>It sounds like you were overscheduled, but I see a few posts up that it all workedGrafted Branchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13234492249971474897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-1165188895320832632006-12-03T16:34:00.000-07:002006-12-03T16:34:00.000-07:00I hope you are feeling a little more rested by now...I hope you are feeling a little more rested by now (I was gone yesterday). I'd love to just give you a hug and tell you I absolutely understand. I really think there are times we just need to slow down. I am finding it rather freeing not being able to do the Christmas "stuff" because of our pending move. I am determined to just concentrate on Him as much as possible. There are things we Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14937532276250199445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-1165105240781293602006-12-02T17:20:00.000-07:002006-12-02T17:20:00.000-07:00I admire you taking three kids anywhere, I'm still...I admire you taking three kids anywhere, I'm still gathering the courage each time I take two-and one just lays there=)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-1165100903755746552006-12-02T16:08:00.000-07:002006-12-02T16:08:00.000-07:00You sound like you're just overwhelmed, Dawn. I kn...You sound like you're just overwhelmed, Dawn. I know the feeling. This is what happened to me during Thanksgiving. Normally I can handle it but being sick made it all seem like too much.<BR/><BR/>I can't imagine trying to get all that running around done with three children in tow. No wonder you're frazzled.<BR/><BR/>Your headache is probably attibutable to tension. It sounds to me like you ARE Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13078572615133867629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-1165087942715059332006-12-02T12:32:00.000-07:002006-12-02T12:32:00.000-07:00I had my overwhelming melt down last night and you...I had my overwhelming melt down last night and you have my prayers and sympathy today! (((Dawn))) know that HE will see you through! I hope it gets better!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09004141713017997665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-1165085245107010172006-12-02T11:47:00.000-07:002006-12-02T11:47:00.000-07:00Miss Dawn, we all feel overwhelmed at times. I'll ...Miss Dawn, we all feel overwhelmed at times. I'll pray for you as soon as I post this, and as you come to mind throughout the day. No matter what's going on, pain, especially a headache for me, makes everything seem worse. <BR/><BR/>I pray God's sweet peace will settle upon you and refresh you, Dawn. :-)<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/><BR/>DianeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-1165085183792091732006-12-02T11:46:00.000-07:002006-12-02T11:46:00.000-07:00Oh my goodness! That's more than you need on your...Oh my goodness! That's more than you need on your plate. Make a list and cross half of the "I must do's" off. If you don't take care of yourself first, you'll never make it through the rest of it.<BR/><BR/>It's ok to say no to some of the church responsibilities. That's such a classic way for people to burn out, and no one, I mean NO one, should make you feel guilty if you don't do "what someone elsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12524255841655400982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-1165081054378669702006-12-02T10:37:00.000-07:002006-12-02T10:37:00.000-07:00Oh, sweet Dawn. I'm sorry you feel so blue. I'll...Oh, sweet Dawn. I'm sorry you feel so blue. I'll pray for you right now...<BR/><BR/><I>Father I pray that you comfort my sister Dawn right now as she is feeling burdened by all that she feels she needs to do during this busy time of year. I pray that you would help us all to stay focused on what this time is all about -- JESUS! Let us remember to include you in all of it and not be driven by Looney Momâ„¢https://www.blogger.com/profile/02300676154667006653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-1165077786657699412006-12-02T09:43:00.000-07:002006-12-02T09:43:00.000-07:00Dear Dawn,It's so hard to keep from doing it all, ...Dear Dawn,<BR/>It's so hard to keep from doing it all, but sometimes we just have to say "no" As you say, you need to make choices so that you can more fully appreciate the events in which you do decide to participate.<BR/>Praying for you!<BR/>((hugs))Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00024132046092264711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-1165073828148447822006-12-02T08:37:00.000-07:002006-12-02T08:37:00.000-07:00Dawn, very heartwarming to know that He is guiding...Dawn, very heartwarming to know that He is guiding you and knudging you in the right direction. It is such a blessed season and it is so easy to get caught up in the hustle bustle of it all. :) ((hugs))Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14607715989128073051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-1165070444196490152006-12-02T07:40:00.000-07:002006-12-02T07:40:00.000-07:00(((Dawn))) I wish I was there to help you with eve...(((Dawn))) I wish I was there to help you with everything. Getting ready for Christmas, as well as every day life, can become so very overwhelming and stressful. We do tend to sometimes forget what Christmas really is about but then we also want to make it all perfect for our loved ones so we run ourselves ragged doing it. I've learned to start things early so that I'm not rushed in the month of Carole Buranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05497329055251626140noreply@blogger.com