tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1765262856840852293.comments2023-07-31T14:46:09.710-04:00Lori FloridaLori Floridahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06702880423888361407noreply@blogger.comBlogger167125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1765262856840852293.post-47425130892546187372020-07-09T14:13:11.094-04:002020-07-09T14:13:11.094-04:00Thanks for reading Julie. Hope you guys are doing ...Thanks for reading Julie. Hope you guys are doing well!Lori Floridahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06702880423888361407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1765262856840852293.post-3494076383340782972020-07-08T15:02:22.887-04:002020-07-08T15:02:22.887-04:00Such a wonderfully written article! Thank you, Lor...Such a wonderfully written article! Thank you, Lori. Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16935009139259833797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1765262856840852293.post-57839495357780610592020-07-07T09:10:58.839-04:002020-07-07T09:10:58.839-04:00Thank you for reading!Thank you for reading!Lori Floridahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06702880423888361407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1765262856840852293.post-77555531714764044022020-07-07T09:08:06.549-04:002020-07-07T09:08:06.549-04:00Dave, I'm so sorry for you loss but thankful f...Dave, I'm so sorry for you loss but thankful for the legacy he gave you to pass on. It's so hard to say goodbye to great parents.Lori Floridahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06702880423888361407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1765262856840852293.post-9266813047953320752020-07-07T09:06:56.991-04:002020-07-07T09:06:56.991-04:00Thank you for reading!Thank you for reading!Lori Floridahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06702880423888361407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1765262856840852293.post-72671177200661005132020-06-14T14:18:16.985-04:002020-06-14T14:18:16.985-04:00Excellent article Lori. I feel the same way about ...Excellent article Lori. I feel the same way about my dad's death. He died in a nursing home from pneumonia (Not sure if it was COVID19). It was a blessing as he suffered from Alzheimer's for the past 8 years. so thankful for a Godly father to raise us five kids who are in turn all raising godly grandchildren!Dave Meekhofhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12711881215522336521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1765262856840852293.post-85115164446730485742020-06-08T13:04:56.120-04:002020-06-08T13:04:56.120-04:00Excellent!Excellent!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05081932649660729514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1765262856840852293.post-54122014349152266942020-06-08T12:47:57.508-04:002020-06-08T12:47:57.508-04:00Wow.Wow.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05081932649660729514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1765262856840852293.post-80463836864767404542020-05-27T13:51:28.616-04:002020-05-27T13:51:28.616-04:00Thank you Susie!
Thank you Susie!<br />Lori Floridahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06702880423888361407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1765262856840852293.post-75709820162778035602020-05-27T13:49:09.256-04:002020-05-27T13:49:09.256-04:00Anything that makes life easier and more joyful se...Anything that makes life easier and more joyful seems like a win to me! Thanks for reading!<br />Lori Floridahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06702880423888361407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1765262856840852293.post-42681022019093103682020-05-23T17:10:07.455-04:002020-05-23T17:10:07.455-04:00Beautiful! Fun and engaging, I loved your insight...Beautiful! Fun and engaging, I loved your insights on how knowing ourselves better in a really practical way can make life easier and more joyful--and I totally agree! I'm going to go bullet point myself as a refresher!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04635967023096000096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1765262856840852293.post-44931685418968000052020-05-14T19:25:53.127-04:002020-05-14T19:25:53.127-04:00I'm loving this series. Such wisdom! I discov...I'm loving this series. Such wisdom! I discovered the same magic response when you give your child a choice. I gave my strong-willed daughter choices between this and that. It worked - no more fits. She felt empowered. God faithfully guides us through our weaknesses. He entrusted us, as parents, with a strong-willed child and He holds the keys to their hearts. We seek Him and He provides all we need. Thank you, Lori!SusieReamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08758505513549012640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1765262856840852293.post-53099177839591133492020-05-05T17:53:39.844-04:002020-05-05T17:53:39.844-04:00I was very much like you, Lori! I studied every p...I was very much like you, Lori! I studied every parenting book I could get my hands on. I was sure they equipped me. But then God gave me a child I didn't know how to fix. But I had a friend too, she gave me a similar message. "God gave YOU this child. He will equip you to raise him. Go to God and pray and listen to His voice. He will lead you!" And He did. Through many valley's and many storms until I released Him to the Father. One day God spoke to my spirit, "This child you call your son - He is my son, now release him." Long story. ;) <br /><br />My boy is walking with the Lord today. He ministers to people many would not understand. But because he walked in total rebellion, because we never gave up on him and because the hound of Heaven chased him down, he is uniquely enabled to reach the unreachable. God knows what He is up to. We can count on Him every step of the way, He loves our kid's way more than we are capable of loving.SusieReamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08758505513549012640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1765262856840852293.post-10108129422810105622020-03-16T15:31:18.944-04:002020-03-16T15:31:18.944-04:00Lori, Beautiful words of affirmation for one of th...Lori, Beautiful words of affirmation for one of the most important jobs on earth - raising up a godly generation. Thanks for being a cheerleader to Mama's everywhere. SusieReamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08758505513549012640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1765262856840852293.post-22891397501123688092018-03-12T16:15:06.825-04:002018-03-12T16:15:06.825-04:00Lori, I clicked over from your TGT post to read t...Lori, I clicked over from your TGT post to read this. Amazing. I love this - and what your organization is doing. Sisterhood. A wonderful thing. Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15134174872331302037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1765262856840852293.post-45993753891523720952017-05-03T06:22:32.455-04:002017-05-03T06:22:32.455-04:00Wonderful post.Thank you so much for sharing this ...Wonderful post.Thank you so much for sharing this post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1765262856840852293.post-90813997830692317612016-08-23T20:36:18.096-04:002016-08-23T20:36:18.096-04:00Lori, remember over 16 years ago when you read an ...Lori, remember over 16 years ago when you read an article that challenged you to have less to simplify your life? You talked about it ti me and I remember it made sense, but I could never make it work. I think Zach came close to achieving this as he packed for college. He packed the bare minimum on all clothing items. (it did not, however, apply to electronics). Great article, I will share with others.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06870812863886391790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1765262856840852293.post-47039061757946483312016-07-23T09:40:08.422-04:002016-07-23T09:40:08.422-04:00I am bad to rehearse my to-do list in my head when...I am bad to rehearse my to-do list in my head when I try to nap. It is near impossible to release the guilt and embrace sleep when I hold onto my responsibilities so tightly. When I take on the attitude you describe here, rest comes easily. Thank you for encouraging us moms to TAKE A NAP!Kelly R Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17258805825571054086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1765262856840852293.post-20512106750009544082016-07-01T16:03:25.451-04:002016-07-01T16:03:25.451-04:00Hi Lori, Thank you for your loving, Godly, truth-f...Hi Lori, Thank you for your loving, Godly, truth-filled, humble words that you shared with your children but allowed us to "listen" in on. I've only known you a week but I feel as though it has been longer. I pray that the Lord allows our paths to cross again. Your sister in Christ, JulieJulie Romannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1765262856840852293.post-25020603334295187362014-12-15T13:37:03.999-05:002014-12-15T13:37:03.999-05:00As i read this, i laughed and i cried because this...As i read this, i laughed and i cried because this is my life! its so comforting to know that a mom i look up to, has also struggled with a strong-willed child, and i am not alone in my struggles. thank you for being transparent in your writing, so that you can be an encouragement to other moms.Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11008318017298653270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1765262856840852293.post-69694663318913579662014-11-22T10:28:25.106-05:002014-11-22T10:28:25.106-05:00Amen to that sister! I love your family photo, I w...Amen to that sister! I love your family photo, I want to send it to my husband and say "Don't you think this could be us" because we've talked about it. We have 3 children right now, but we want more and we want to adopt also. Congratulations on finishing up your series! Zionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11180417908209217887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1765262856840852293.post-39199713021055580992014-11-04T13:40:42.872-05:002014-11-04T13:40:42.872-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1765262856840852293.post-71766506129479599482014-11-04T09:14:07.682-05:002014-11-04T09:14:07.682-05:00Lori,
How do you handle this with your 2 newest fa...Lori,<br />How do you handle this with your 2 newest family members? I am REALLY struggling with our 3 from Ethiopia. They have no pain tolerance, and I'm torn to know how to help them.<br />Thanks for your help!<br />AmyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1765262856840852293.post-44967853739817955672014-11-03T22:49:45.219-05:002014-11-03T22:49:45.219-05:00All of these are so true! I don't know if you ...All of these are so true! I don't know if you do Natural Family Planning or Fertility Awareness, but those are both great ways to better understand all the crazy things your hormones can do to your body and how your cycle changes with stress, sickness, and age. Great post! And I love the picture of your family at the top. They are absolutely beautiful!The Mommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09766065121317030103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1765262856840852293.post-88543830923361617422014-11-01T13:26:41.310-04:002014-11-01T13:26:41.310-04:00I had just that thought this morning. "Wish ...I had just that thought this morning. "Wish I could be a cool mom like..."<br />Great reflection. We are all cool moms with our own unique style. We just need to remember that. Thanks for the reminder!NonDomesticMamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01101237513037307877noreply@blogger.com