tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007458324087857990.post2342141142717376938..comments2024-03-25T02:38:36.970-05:00Comments on P A J A M A M A M A || A DIY & Homeschool Blog: My Depression Story/ My Adoption StoryKristen, pajama mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02336908966908604867noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007458324087857990.post-66753377021792788722009-08-13T22:40:07.744-05:002009-08-13T22:40:07.744-05:00Oh my gosh. That was such a beautiful story! I am ...Oh my gosh. That was such a beautiful story! I am SO glad that I clicked on your name today. Really, really thankful! Thank you for sharing your heart! And your God moment.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07874897254332872367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007458324087857990.post-65090954260662799892009-08-13T17:22:17.605-05:002009-08-13T17:22:17.605-05:00Great story, very inspiring! Stopping by from Wri...Great story, very inspiring! Stopping by from Writers Workshop!monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16192307518144845441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007458324087857990.post-42107587822864738242009-08-13T15:24:58.358-05:002009-08-13T15:24:58.358-05:00I'm so glad to see you participating in my Wri...I'm so glad to see you participating in my Writer's Workshop. It's amazing to read all these journeys and what leads us all to our conclusions.KatBouskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11556451375792958743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007458324087857990.post-40047641765290866242009-08-13T13:59:56.556-05:002009-08-13T13:59:56.556-05:00I want to thank you so very much for sharing your ...I want to thank you so very much for sharing your challenges and how you came through. I have been dealing with a depressed time, and I have found the things you did an inspiration to me.Grammy Suzzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03091794681609153592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007458324087857990.post-84902867537098041382009-08-13T13:54:26.139-05:002009-08-13T13:54:26.139-05:00Your story absolutely matters and it matters to mo...Your story absolutely matters and it matters to more than one child too. Beautifully written and expressed post.Claudya Martinezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17034216831504207496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007458324087857990.post-67176666230025768942009-08-13T11:18:03.934-05:002009-08-13T11:18:03.934-05:00That is lovely. Reminds me of my 2nd pregnancy an...That is lovely. Reminds me of my 2nd pregnancy and a similar counselor (different channel for my energies but still resonates)Bridgetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12843150280542615265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007458324087857990.post-19695539448538660922009-08-13T11:16:00.383-05:002009-08-13T11:16:00.383-05:00what a great story. Thank you for sharing it.what a great story. Thank you for sharing it.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10399156539354549499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007458324087857990.post-53159393075207383932009-08-13T11:15:58.997-05:002009-08-13T11:15:58.997-05:00thank you for sharing...what a great reminder abou...thank you for sharing...what a great reminder about God's compassion for us in the midst of pain and suffering. i hope you have an amazing rest of the week. :)jordyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387665573009928631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007458324087857990.post-20129393159544930832009-07-14T21:21:08.110-05:002009-07-14T21:21:08.110-05:00Thanks for sharing, Kris. Reminds me of the our s...Thanks for sharing, Kris. Reminds me of the our sermon just this sunday -- how it is only when we reach those breaking points that we truly learn to trust and rely on God and how necessary that is to be effective at reaching out to others! Your post is such an example of that!carehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08841456880349085108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007458324087857990.post-91086684892774738482009-07-14T13:11:21.381-05:002009-07-14T13:11:21.381-05:00Kristen... me again. :)
So, I wanted to respond t...Kristen... me again. :)<br /><br />So, I wanted to respond to your story yesterday, but I didn't yet have the words. First of all, thank you so much for sharing. I've dealt with some of those emotions and they aren't pretty are they?<br /><br />I believe that we have to go through things (even bad) for God to be able to show us his compassion, understanding and love. I know that sounds very ODD. But... how can we show love, compassion and understanding to others if we don't see it in our relationship with God? At least, that's how I feel. God shows us, so we can be a help and strength to others. That's what makes relationships, right? It's not just all the happy moments. It's the wailing and crying, too. <br /><br />You know how you said our stories aren't over yet? Well, that's exactly it. I wonder just how you and I will both answer the Your Story Matters question in 10 years.<br /><br />I know if I didn't go through the valleys of sadness, depression and hurt over the relationships I allowed in my life a decade ago, I wouldn't be where I am today. I certainly wouldn't be as understanding or compassionate. <br /><br />Ok, maybe I would, but I'm sure in a different way. :) Pain sucks. And I wish we didn't have to go through it. But it might just come down to the fact that we won't know the real reason WHY until we see our Maker. :)<br /><br />MelissaMama Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11731917736362150072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007458324087857990.post-29268743021820004832009-07-13T18:49:27.741-05:002009-07-13T18:49:27.741-05:00WOw - I am so glad you shared this story! I am so ...WOw - I am so glad you shared this story! I am so touched right now and so thankful to hear how God worked in your life! He loves us so much ... even when we don't understand what He's doing! Be blessed ...Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13481930991215306755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007458324087857990.post-26866614498770543272009-07-13T17:44:50.405-05:002009-07-13T17:44:50.405-05:00wow What a heartfelt post!! I'll keep your in ...wow What a heartfelt post!! I'll keep your in my prayers.Valencia Jones-Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04790185669309543873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007458324087857990.post-70176314399886524682009-07-13T17:36:11.877-05:002009-07-13T17:36:11.877-05:00WOW Kristen- Your post touches many. Thank you fo...WOW Kristen- Your post touches many. Thank you for sharing this ... it is such a common thing for Mommies to feel this way, and people like you to share and encourage them is exactly what God wants! Amazing testimony!Septemberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14729999274502672937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007458324087857990.post-83008809068697184532009-07-13T14:29:19.480-05:002009-07-13T14:29:19.480-05:00yes, thank you for sharing.yes, thank you for sharing.The Peacock Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03344647203957968411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007458324087857990.post-83939215048241956312009-07-13T10:10:28.369-05:002009-07-13T10:10:28.369-05:00Wow. Just wow.
Hugs to you.Wow. Just wow. <br /><br />Hugs to you.Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18248491604219644233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007458324087857990.post-88446184527571298692009-07-12T21:40:43.120-05:002009-07-12T21:40:43.120-05:00I think it's great you are willing to share yo...I think it's great you are willing to share your story...it can help someone else. My husband and I believe whole heartedly that God uses us to help others...whether we know it or not.care-inhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18300483438632587870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007458324087857990.post-70480160831843447582009-07-12T17:32:12.031-05:002009-07-12T17:32:12.031-05:00Kristen, this will really minister to someone who ...Kristen, this will really minister to someone who reads this who is going through the same despair you experienced. We are always led to believe that pregnancy should be a wonderful experience... the picture is painted of the glowing pregnant woman, super efficient, preparing for her new arrival. Well done for avoiding the drugs, I believe they can be fairly addictive and for seeking help and for sharing your story. I pray, it will encourage someone who needs to, to ask for help and to press into God 'who has loved us and gave us EVERLASTING consolation and good hope by grace, who comforts our hearts and establishes us in every good word and work.' (2 Thess 2 v16-17)Ann at eightacresofedenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15524581927752695509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007458324087857990.post-77220676827141940582009-07-12T14:49:59.429-05:002009-07-12T14:49:59.429-05:00Wow, that almost leaves me speechless. Except tha...Wow, that almost leaves me speechless. Except that I cannot NOT write to you how wholeheartedly I agree with you and the decision to blog about it. God DOES use us to help others thru difficulty and the difficulty you went thru DOES glorify Him...thanks for sharing.<br /><br />Suzannesoutherninspirationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963496784797926400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007458324087857990.post-30490554034636398412009-07-12T14:24:59.162-05:002009-07-12T14:24:59.162-05:00So very touching, Kristen. Thank you for opening ...So very touching, Kristen. Thank you for opening your heart for all of us. Truly the glory of God has poured out of your story. What an amazing testimony of God's faithfulness!! I am blessed to "know" you!Teri Lynne Underwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10369869269013586166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007458324087857990.post-32404533927736545222009-07-12T10:49:40.631-05:002009-07-12T10:49:40.631-05:00(((((HUGS)))))) Thank you for writing that. I cr...(((((HUGS)))))) Thank you for writing that. I cried for you when reading it and cried with you. I have felt similar so many times and it is incredibly lonely. You inspire me and I know you are the best mommy to your kids and that other soul out there waiting to meet you.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14871794570325477874noreply@blogger.com