tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2110756686376881781.post3483279847874957774..comments2010-08-25T12:17:17.677-07:00Comments on Bats in the Belfry: Here's to Handel - and My Life CoachC.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15403451409729312302noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2110756686376881781.post-28940010773140798252007-10-18T16:57:00.000-07:002007-10-18T16:57:00.000-07:00I totally wondered if you were kidding about the l...I totally wondered if you were kidding about the life coach thing, and now I know...thanks for clearing that up!!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17474682160288521208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2110756686376881781.post-68327901967482127402007-10-16T16:30:00.000-07:002007-10-16T16:30:00.000-07:00Ha! You must know that I am in jest about having a...Ha! You must know that I am in jest about having an actual life coach! This person is one of my best friends/relatives which makes our conversation all the more amazing to me in that she can "call me out" when it comes to some of the nonsense that I put myself through. :o ) I think that I would have a hard time trusting a real life coach who knows nothing about me compared to this friend who knows me nearly as well as my husband does - if not better in the ways that make she and I female.<BR/><BR/>If any of the hard realities in my life can be of help or encouragement to others I am sooooo glad!!!C.A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15403451409729312302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2110756686376881781.post-83207416685920524372007-10-13T08:14:00.000-07:002007-10-13T08:14:00.000-07:00Collette...I'm simply amazed at the similarities i...Collette...<BR/><BR/>I'm simply amazed at the similarities in us. Isn't it ridiculous how our perceptions of what it means to be "a pastor's wife" still cloud our thinking, even though we've been freed of the labels/ideals from past church experiences? It doesn't surprise me that you got pulled into helping with the kids, cause that was where the need was. I'm so glad you've been freed of this...SO GLAD!!!<BR/><BR/>Anyway, I meant to come on your previous entry and tell you...DON'T DO CHILDREN'S MINISTRY~You aren't called to it, obviously it isn't bringing you joy, and good gosh, you are in the trenches of raising little ones, you need a BREAK on Sundays. I am SO in agreement with your life coach (love that you went to one, I've considered it myself-I've heard it's a great step after therapy). <BR/><BR/>And I'M SO PROUD OF YOU! Do you realize that by putting these words out there on the net, many women and men may see this and take a step towards freedom in their own life, and have permission to focus on their current calling, rather that add on new ones? It continues to amaze me how we as followers of Christ continue to do this time and time again. We have our life calling confirmed, then are quickly swayed by needs of the church and of others. Man, we've got a long way to go.<BR/><BR/>Personally, this is a great reality check for me. I'm in a current state of "upheaval" as Jeremy and I are almost done with seminary and Pasadena and are looking toward the next step. My calling always number one has been mother/wife, and I always seem to be distracted by the part of me that wants to be important. Why can't I accept that being a mom/wife is important? So, here I am in school taking a rough load of classes, and my house is out of control, I'm a stress case, and I have no energy to support my husband as he moves toward the next step. Love what your life coach said about "will these things make me a better wife/homemaker?". That's a reality check for me.<BR/><BR/>Okay, on a funny note, I have wanted to do a "Mom Boot Camp" for about a year! I bought all of these camo decorations, bought camo pants, and was going have a 2 week period of "intense training" to get my house organized, my kids putting away toys and dishes, etc. I've never followed through on the idea (huge procrastinator), but maybe I will now that you have reminded me of it. Not only does it look like hogs live here, but roaches actually Do live here. Nasty.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your open heart Collette. It is a continued blessing. JennyJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17474682160288521208noreply@blogger.com