tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524539849424142629.comments2023-06-09T08:22:22.507-05:00The Good Enough MomNancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14559109949774288379noreply@blogger.comBlogger179125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524539849424142629.post-8075578415108296382016-01-23T09:49:43.165-06:002016-01-23T09:49:43.165-06:00I LOVE this! I've been doing the one word thin...I LOVE this! I've been doing the one word thing for a few years (before I knew it was "thing"). This year I chose Prayer. So many things involved and quite intimidating and tiresome for me but already I feel my heart changing and my mind. Your words on humility are wrapped up in the word Prayer for me, too, as I find myself (on days I remember my word) saying many of those prayers your wrote, in my head before I choose the words I speak. Thanks for sharing.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07927242893254686705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524539849424142629.post-54481570782416427002015-08-19T12:44:57.030-05:002015-08-19T12:44:57.030-05:00Your kids never stop needing you, they just need y...Your kids never stop needing you, they just need you differently. [Mine now being 28 and almost 32, I can say this with authority!] Learning to let go of the last stage helps you be open to the new relationship. And change really can be a blessing.Susan NC Pricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15617732157213111049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524539849424142629.post-33352848859188635792015-08-19T11:55:38.970-05:002015-08-19T11:55:38.970-05:00Thanks, Shelly, for blazing the way on this enteri...Thanks, Shelly, for blazing the way on this entering gracefully into each new stage stuff. I learn so much from you because you do it so well--admitting the hard but embracing and living joyfully in each transition.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14559109949774288379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524539849424142629.post-86750517170309900012015-08-19T11:47:32.589-05:002015-08-19T11:47:32.589-05:00Yes! Yes! Yes! Such a great perspective, Nancy. An...Yes! Yes! Yes! Such a great perspective, Nancy. And blessings to you as you adjust to this new stage of life. I'll be reading this next year as I enter a VERY new stage. :)Shelly Wildmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18366214414205646931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524539849424142629.post-28216531711489030612015-05-05T08:18:30.024-05:002015-05-05T08:18:30.024-05:00818 DRUMS are a completely online way to learn dru...<a href="http://818drums.com/" rel="nofollow">818 DRUMS</a> are a completely online way to learn drums from a wide variety of professional drum instructors in a highly engaging and interactive way. 818 DRUMS broadcasts a brand new lesson which is streamed live to members. Students can interact with the teachers via live chat, submit questions, use the growing play-along library, get feedback and critiques of their playing, and much more.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03827109977569287189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524539849424142629.post-65540155952661339742015-04-16T04:59:49.103-05:002015-04-16T04:59:49.103-05:00very nice.very nice.Lee Fischerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14253058243779007065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524539849424142629.post-63844872368908332672015-02-17T23:04:37.734-06:002015-02-17T23:04:37.734-06:00Awesome and so deserved!!Awesome and so deserved!!The O'Donnell familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10832604029204455867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524539849424142629.post-35122490278908401232015-02-17T13:03:54.026-06:002015-02-17T13:03:54.026-06:00How wonderful and well deserved! I too hope more b...How wonderful and well deserved! I too hope more books come from you.abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04729925244273966573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524539849424142629.post-66041661618325942212015-02-04T09:00:15.881-06:002015-02-04T09:00:15.881-06:00This is so fun to see the progression and to see t...This is so fun to see the progression and to see the beauty of the new space and picture the Taylor family continuing to love and live in that space where we all have such fond memories. Love that you still have the table and benches! Great job on all the work, Jeremy and Mark and Carol! And great job on all the important decision-making and purchasing, Nancy! That can be an equally large job :)ummelmommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04829941226119576024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524539849424142629.post-56233714720188394032015-02-04T08:46:01.767-06:002015-02-04T08:46:01.767-06:00it's beautiful. Your makeshift kitchen looks ...it's beautiful. Your makeshift kitchen looks about like my real kitchen:( I'm not jealous... not a bit. (lol!)Katie Coonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00992043103816637190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524539849424142629.post-57903187471605100022015-02-03T12:13:11.421-06:002015-02-03T12:13:11.421-06:00Sunday was such a wonderful time together. Coming ...Sunday was such a wonderful time together. Coming outside to beautiful, pure snow pouring down after realizing how much saving I need was a special gift. I enjoyed this post and am happy you are writing more as all of us readers reap the benefits of it. Thanks!abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04729925244273966573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524539849424142629.post-32318708947750190202015-01-22T08:28:29.419-06:002015-01-22T08:28:29.419-06:00Note: don't pamper yourself by eating chocolat...Note: don't pamper yourself by eating chocolate several times a day over an extended period of time when you are struggling with compromise... your clothes will no longer fit you. Katie Coonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00992043103816637190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524539849424142629.post-70430097057513190792015-01-07T12:10:59.426-06:002015-01-07T12:10:59.426-06:00Great word, and I cannot wait to see what plans th...Great word, and I cannot wait to see what plans the Lord has for you and your beautiful family. I need to think of a word now...fun fun! (that is not the word, just my thoughts on thinking of one:) )abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04729925244273966573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524539849424142629.post-47512784836239863622014-11-18T10:57:14.747-06:002014-11-18T10:57:14.747-06:00Thanks for this, Nancy. I love the comparison betw...Thanks for this, Nancy. I love the comparison between church and marriage--that's exactly what it is. I'll admit that church has been work for me the past few months, but that doesn't keep me away. I know that these feelings (for that's exactly what they are) will pass and I can't base my church attendance (or my commitment to my marriage) based on feelings. Great reminder! Thanks so much!Shelly Wildmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18366214414205646931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524539849424142629.post-39935103437693000282014-11-04T11:18:20.277-06:002014-11-04T11:18:20.277-06:00Wonderfully written, truth throughout, a word that...Wonderfully written, truth throughout, a word that many need to hear. Thanks for writing-it has given me helpful advice in an area I often feel I don't have great wisdom to encourage others in hard spots.abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04729925244273966573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524539849424142629.post-80626191722741614152014-10-30T09:17:19.619-05:002014-10-30T09:17:19.619-05:00love this ! love this ! abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04729925244273966573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524539849424142629.post-11092155124637880212014-02-03T23:49:46.950-06:002014-02-03T23:49:46.950-06:00Nancy, I just read this one, I've been thinkin...Nancy, I just read this one, I've been thinking this same thing, too. It's all about gratitude and trust that, barring serious willfulness on my part, that God will correct and fine-tune in me, God has put me here in the right time and the right place doing the best thing that could work in these circumstances, so even if I don't have amazing idealized moments with every kid all the time, HE'S making it WORK all the time, by HIS grace, not my mothering genius or Homeschooling wonder :) GOD IS GOOD :) MBMargarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09773188143799348188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524539849424142629.post-43308633986825445472013-06-16T17:08:45.739-05:002013-06-16T17:08:45.739-05:00(Just now getting caught up on blogs, or I would h...(Just now getting caught up on blogs, or I would have responded sooner.) From the first summer we were married, B and I have always given each other the freedom to go--to do things without the other. We don't keep track of whose turn it is or who spent what, we just give each other the time and space to go. I think it's a way we love each other best. We don't have to be tied at the hip--we know there will be plenty of trips together (and there have been). And we don't keep an account of time or money--another way to love each other well. In fact, this summer we aren't vacationing together at all--I'm going with my mom and sisters and he's going with some college buddies. It's all good!Shelly Wildmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18366214414205646931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524539849424142629.post-76710942470935321152013-06-06T22:14:43.762-05:002013-06-06T22:14:43.762-05:00Good for you, Nancy. Not just for "letting&qu...Good for you, Nancy. Not just for "letting" him go, but for supporting him and recognizing the good it does for him and for all of you. I think feeling the freedom to meet individual needs like Jeremy's need for adventure (or your need for space to create jewelry) helps us to feel more alive and more free in the everyday life at home, rather than feeling trapped in the circumstances of the current life stage. As we've been traveling in all these amazing places this spring and NOT hiking in them, thanks to the presence of a less-than-hiking-enthusiast 3-year-old, we've been thinking a lot about the challenges of trying to get "out there" at this stage in life. Of course for us part of the challenge is that we want to have adventures like these together, not just take turns. So we don't know yet how that works. But we've definitely started feeling like it's time to start looking for ways to carve out the opportunities. I think it's awesome that you and Jeremy have made ways to get outside the box of everyday life. Margaret Feithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14610903066531489486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524539849424142629.post-21797569656400355422013-06-06T15:12:23.495-05:002013-06-06T15:12:23.495-05:00That was really his goal. That's your goal for...That was really his goal. That's your goal for the ultramarathons too, right?<br />Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14559109949774288379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524539849424142629.post-39176766228697894582013-06-06T15:10:39.782-05:002013-06-06T15:10:39.782-05:00After all this exercise he's gonna be ready fo...After all this exercise he's gonna be ready for bathing suit season!Adam Pratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01044066473957821869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524539849424142629.post-23385089648981939082013-05-27T21:53:59.239-05:002013-05-27T21:53:59.239-05:00This seems completely normal to me, Nancy. Once I...This seems completely normal to me, Nancy. Once I let Seth go as Buzz Lightyear, so maybe I have a different standard. One of the blessings about letting your kids dress themselves, in general, is that they develop a fondness for dressing up on their own, and don't fight it. My boys love to dress up now :) Occasionally one of them has to be reminded to change out of his hankie-shirt, but this is a reflection on the misery of allergies more than his choice of outfits. Way to go to not worry, though :) MBMargarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09773188143799348188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524539849424142629.post-83537165314490547142013-05-26T12:58:20.116-05:002013-05-26T12:58:20.116-05:00The shirt is okay, but the winter boots seem like ...The shirt is okay, but the winter boots seem like a slightly odd choice to go with it.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14559109949774288379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524539849424142629.post-29528859437851322952013-05-26T12:44:39.617-05:002013-05-26T12:44:39.617-05:00I love the Hawaiian shirt look--I have no problem ...I love the Hawaiian shirt look--I have no problem with his clothing choices :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524539849424142629.post-67746201669960536672013-05-18T22:29:33.475-05:002013-05-18T22:29:33.475-05:00Hi Nancy! I am enjoying reading your blog so much...Hi Nancy! I am enjoying reading your blog so much!<br />KentandKristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006943101817625671noreply@blogger.com