Comments on: magnificent http://kristafinch.com/2010/01/13/magnificent/ Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:54:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Laura http://kristafinch.com/2010/01/13/magnificent/comment-page-1/#comment-2209 Laura Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:57:29 +0000 http://kristafinch.com/?p=1771#comment-2209 I came across your blog via Emerging Women, and as I write (and my own 6 month old yells to me from upstairs, his nap quickly ended) I have tears in my eyes because your beautiful words have been able to sum up so much for what my own journey of motherhood has felt like thus far. There is less time for tomes of theology and downward dogs and cups of hot tea with dear friends, but there is such a profound grace in the journey of raising another human being that my daily gripes of how much I am sacrificing pale in comparison. I have learned more about God and gift and love from that baby boy than all the years of graduate theological studies combined. Thank you for touching my heart deeply on a cold Lenten day. Every time I want to write off the anonymity of the Internet for the cruel vitriol that so many people seem moved to spew on blogs or websites, I come across something like this and it takes my breath away to think there are others out there whom I will never meet who understand my most intimate thoughts. Blessings on your writing, your mothering, all that you are called to do. I came across your blog via Emerging Women, and as I write (and my own 6 month old yells to me from upstairs, his nap quickly ended) I have tears in my eyes because your beautiful words have been able to sum up so much for what my own journey of motherhood has felt like thus far. There is less time for tomes of theology and downward dogs and cups of hot tea with dear friends, but there is such a profound grace in the journey of raising another human being that my daily gripes of how much I am sacrificing pale in comparison. I have learned more about God and gift and love from that baby boy than all the years of graduate theological studies combined. Thank you for touching my heart deeply on a cold Lenten day. Every time I want to write off the anonymity of the Internet for the cruel vitriol that so many people seem moved to spew on blogs or websites, I come across something like this and it takes my breath away to think there are others out there whom I will never meet who understand my most intimate thoughts. Blessings on your writing, your mothering, all that you are called to do.

]]> By: Rochelle http://kristafinch.com/2010/01/13/magnificent/comment-page-1/#comment-1833 Rochelle Fri, 15 Jan 2010 20:37:52 +0000 http://kristafinch.com/?p=1771#comment-1833 Excellent, heartfelt post. So sorry it's not easier, and yet so glad you're able to soak it in anyway and focus on the positives. Blessings to you & your little guy!! Excellent, heartfelt post. So sorry it’s not easier, and yet so glad you’re able to soak it in anyway and focus on the positives. Blessings to you & your little guy!!

]]> By: Mindy http://kristafinch.com/2010/01/13/magnificent/comment-page-1/#comment-1812 Mindy Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:21:46 +0000 http://kristafinch.com/?p=1771#comment-1812 My first reaction was to say I'm sorry that it's not perfect and that it's hard. But, honestly, I'm not really. If any two people can handle a high-needs baby, it's you and Jason. God knows you best, and He knows that these experiences will further form you two (and Jude) into who He knows you can become. And honestly, it's encouraging to hear that it's difficult, yet worth it. Especially from someone I respect so much. That helps relieve some pressure to become the "perfect mom" in the future. If you can do it, flaws and all, then maybe I'll be able to handle it, too. Thank you so much for your grace-filled perspective. My first reaction was to say I’m sorry that it’s not perfect and that it’s hard. But, honestly, I’m not really. If any two people can handle a high-needs baby, it’s you and Jason. God knows you best, and He knows that these experiences will further form you two (and Jude) into who He knows you can become.

And honestly, it’s encouraging to hear that it’s difficult, yet worth it. Especially from someone I respect so much. That helps relieve some pressure to become the “perfect mom” in the future. If you can do it, flaws and all, then maybe I’ll be able to handle it, too. Thank you so much for your grace-filled perspective.

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