tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073273505134103852.post4888177678855262913..comments2023-03-23T07:30:02.937-07:00Comments on Real Moms: Saturday is a Special DayGinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15381565944595569602noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073273505134103852.post-82261083791978348922008-07-06T17:16:00.000-07:002008-07-06T17:16:00.000-07:00Today is Sunday and I was late. Chris is always e...Today is Sunday and I was late. Chris is always early because he has meetings before church. He tells me he feels lonely when he sits by himself until I get there. I always try but feel so frustrated that I sometimes want to cry before I even sit down. The truth is that being on time for church was a goal and a challenge when I was single. I finally got to the point were I could do it consistantly. Not anymore! A few times I have made attempts to get some things done the day before. I think it did help but it seems that I didn't prepare well enough for the unexpected (the poopy diaper right before it's time to go, the phone call I hadn't planned on etc.) So I gave up and went back to my normal habit of rushing and wishing instead of planning better. I also tend to get distracted easily. I need to set some time markers to help me pace myself. Some people do those things naturally (not me). Thanks for reminding me that it can be done. I' won't give up!lindy cannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08124901518743120170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073273505134103852.post-81938024685493939302008-07-01T16:20:00.000-07:002008-07-01T16:20:00.000-07:00Well, I don't have any advice on how to do this so...Well, I don't have any advice on how to do this so I will gladly draw on your suggestions. Profoundly, your suggestions couldn't have been more timely. My whole life I have been the girl that shows up late for church. This has been a point of conflict for my dear husband who prefers to be early. My philosophy has been that I want to avoid the "chaotic rush that drives away the spirit" so I've elected to take my sweet time. Last week however I gained a testimony of why I should get there on time, so this is my new goal & I will use your suggestions to implement my goal! Since becoming a mommy I've been pretty bummed about how difficult it now is to attend the temple. My soul has been thirsting to participate more in ordinance work. Last week I had a recollection that the sacrament is also an ordinance. It is a critical ordinance that is expected on a weekly basis for military, elderly, & prisoners alike. Why have I been cheating myself of the opportunity to arrive a little early & prepare my mind to participate in this special occasion? Last week was my first attempt & although I hit a few glitches, I did it! Thanks for your inspired advice... & SORRY so long! =Oraffleckthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15906345732826825550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073273505134103852.post-32046057758388215682008-07-01T09:13:00.000-07:002008-07-01T09:13:00.000-07:00ok, so i should start doing that. i think about i...ok, so i should start doing that. i think about it on saturday, but i never do. we are almost ALWAYS between 10-20 minutes LATE for church ... even when robby's home. and we only have 1 kid! you go girl!Jodi Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15380082781702727739noreply@blogger.com