tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673156649493622108.post2579895095874485629..comments2023-09-22T04:13:09.726-05:00Comments on A Joy Renewed: Change and the power of letting go...Brittniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17051522140661900464noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673156649493622108.post-92155394895281812752011-10-02T08:59:12.647-05:002011-10-02T08:59:12.647-05:00Brittnie, I just wanted to stop by and thank you f...Brittnie, I just wanted to stop by and thank you for your encouragement on my blog! As soon as I read your comment I thought back to your decision here. I know that you understand how draining it can be to work with others' emotional needs all the time AND I hear you when you say "God never promised life would be easy" because I know that you are living that! I just really appreciated your thoughts and wanted to let you know what an encouragement you have been to me. Thank you! I hope your nannying job is going well. I nannied throughout grad school and some summers in college and high school. It is a fabulous way to make money, help a family out, and have the kind of low-stress that you need!Sarahhttp://www.bearingeatingbeing.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673156649493622108.post-83900804516176647872011-09-07T10:42:20.546-05:002011-09-07T10:42:20.546-05:00Having left teaching after 21 years, I hear you. G...Having left teaching after 21 years, I hear you. Good health is very important and you cannot have it if your job is making you crazy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673156649493622108.post-51342498278996479542011-09-06T11:37:36.407-05:002011-09-06T11:37:36.407-05:00Brittnie, I can't tell you how much your blog ...Brittnie, I can't tell you how much your blog has blessed and enriched my life and my journey. I have gotten to know you through it...have gotten to see you. I'm so pleased for you and Brandon about your decision and what it will mean for your future. I imagine you have asked yourself many times why you can't handle stress like other people and lots of other similar questions related to your ED, your journey toward fertility etc... Please just continue to be perfectly you. We are each on a journey and the more dependent we are on God in that journey the more blessed life will be for all our loved ones and ourselves...in spite of the difficulties along the way and because of the difficulties along the way. You have helped so many families and now it is time, and an incredible blessing, for you to be able to concentrate your energies toward your own. Love you, dear girl...Trisha ClarkPatricia O Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04752631128566310799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673156649493622108.post-66870790127618888682011-09-05T22:11:09.650-05:002011-09-05T22:11:09.650-05:00Hello and thank you so much for your sweet comment...Hello and thank you so much for your sweet comment on my post over at (in) courage. It means so much :)<br />Congratulations on taking such a big step in your life. I'm sort of like you - I contemplate something to death before jumping in to do it. I know it probably wasn't easy for you to resign, but just as God gave you the strength to do so, He'll be there to pave the rest of the way. God bless you in this new chapter of life!<br />DebbieDebbie Dillonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06542211096013253656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673156649493622108.post-85337495526384247362011-09-05T19:35:05.315-05:002011-09-05T19:35:05.315-05:00change is good, especially if it means less stress...change is good, especially if it means less stress. One day at a time friend.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01896602978986502318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673156649493622108.post-58777540353759291872011-09-05T17:41:15.120-05:002011-09-05T17:41:15.120-05:00Brittnie- I'm thinking this is the post you we...Brittnie- I'm thinking this is the post you were referring to when you commented on mine? And even if it isn't - wow, way to go, girl! You made a major life decision and made it beautifully! Can't wait to see what's in store for you next, and I'll be praying that this reduction in stress will make a difference in the results you are looking to achieve! (and that WILL be hello nights, weekends, and 24 on call 24 hour duty! But it's so worth it!)Beth Coultonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17725084047646351485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673156649493622108.post-33093137465918896232011-09-05T10:04:05.401-05:002011-09-05T10:04:05.401-05:00I can totally relate to this post... and thankfull...I can totally relate to this post... and thankfully, I, too married a more laid back, spontaneous husband to help balance out my craziness :)<br /><br />Sounds like leaving your job is a good decision and I know that everyone that cares for you must be very proud of you for taking that step!The Joinershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17715611064992379623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673156649493622108.post-936624343843093662011-09-04T16:28:19.768-05:002011-09-04T16:28:19.768-05:00So happy for you and could not possibly be more ex...So happy for you and could not possibly be more excited about your nanny job! Looking forward to many fun playdates!!!Ryan & Mary Beth Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13437552834158775956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673156649493622108.post-22822634365033456552011-09-04T15:12:57.980-05:002011-09-04T15:12:57.980-05:00I am the same way with change! I also turn people ...I am the same way with change! I also turn people down for last-minute plans all the time. Drives me nuts when people refuse to ever plan ahead. :) I'm glad you're taking a step toward a less-stressed you - it's always so nice to step back and realize different parts of yourself are there when you're not so focused on things that are super stressful! -Katie {My Paisley Apron}Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673156649493622108.post-37565344295172232012011-09-04T14:56:33.766-05:002011-09-04T14:56:33.766-05:00Congratulations! I think it is great that you are...Congratulations! I think it is great that you are taking your stress level and health so seriously! I think that too often, women in particular, we ignore those little inklings of "enough is enough" just to keep going because we feel like we should. I used to be an accountant. I never expected to leave work, or have any need to leave work, but then in month four of my pregnancy I had high blood pressure...super high blood pressure...and my doctor said I needed to work half days, which eventually meant me being at home on bed rest for the final 3 months of my pregnancy. And my second child? No high blood pressure at all, no complications, and I really think it was because I had the time to concentrate on being healthy, and not being stressed from work :-) I hope that this helps you in your journey to becoming a mama. Good luck!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12261179479821073705noreply@blogger.com