tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128498700399100940.post2683141557998366140..comments2023-05-04T08:03:11.931-04:00Comments on stitching under oaks: wants vs. needs or pearls gone wildstitching under oakshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03098292946990929930noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128498700399100940.post-67240176496390792022009-11-04T14:57:22.382-05:002009-11-04T14:57:22.382-05:00wow... I think you may be reading my mind! And o...wow... I think you may be reading my mind! And obviously the mind(s) of so many others! I needed this reminder that I am "normal." <br /><br />And to all the scripture references -- AMEN!dodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02519433606464617453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128498700399100940.post-7127344486039828242009-11-03T13:50:38.712-05:002009-11-03T13:50:38.712-05:00Thank you. That was just what I needed today.Thank you. That was just what I needed today.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06387755027721718430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128498700399100940.post-32673502098897016252009-11-02T20:24:49.154-05:002009-11-02T20:24:49.154-05:00Oh, this was another thoughtful and wonderful pos...Oh, this was another thoughtful and wonderful post that I can relate to. It is that constant striving to let go of our selfishness and give ourselves over to God. He gave us these amazing children, husbands, homes, etc., etc.....I am working so very hard to push my wants behind when I know I should be attentive to others needs.<br />Many thanks and warm wishes.Tonya Gunnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09140984106118247860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128498700399100940.post-53048053917008312562009-11-02T11:53:02.469-05:002009-11-02T11:53:02.469-05:00So beautifully put. I struggle with wants versus n...So beautifully put. I struggle with wants versus needs every single day, and it is so nice to hear someone express it with such grace and honesty.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12712219007358643623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128498700399100940.post-35899114400574108232009-11-02T10:24:35.525-05:002009-11-02T10:24:35.525-05:00what an easy trap to be ensnared in. and how ofte...what an easy trap to be ensnared in. and how often God uses our children, and their needs to put things right again. great walk, and thanks for sharing it.markhttp://firstinitialp.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128498700399100940.post-12804997879501262162009-11-01T07:49:42.049-05:002009-11-01T07:49:42.049-05:00Hear, Hear. Well said! I think any busy homeschool...Hear, Hear. Well said! I think any busy homeschooling momma goes through this! We have to often put aside our wants to meet the needs. What a lovely encouraging post to keep our minds and hearts on what is important without getting sulky.<br />Many blessings in Christ<br />ShirleyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128498700399100940.post-32857406724595843122009-10-31T22:00:20.215-04:002009-10-31T22:00:20.215-04:00I love the "don't let it steal your joy&q...I love the "don't let it steal your joy", I've spent the day painting and regreting no pictures, no blogging and I did loose my joy for awhile. Tomorrow I will finish my needs and maybe have sometime for wants all with joy,From All Stitched Uphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303551512127328771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128498700399100940.post-15617811256912348742009-10-31T16:24:00.578-04:002009-10-31T16:24:00.578-04:00oh, my pearls have surely gone wild this week. I ...oh, my pearls have surely gone wild this week. I always tell my kiddos about the importance of volunteering so we may give to others and exercising to take care of oneself. however this week I've been doing all these things with my mind on all the 'wants' that i am missing out on. Reading this has totally made me realize that I reaped the benefits of watching my kiddos celebrate the fall holidays at school (plus i brought fruit to balance all the candy) and I'm able to stay off cholesterol lowering meds because i took the time to run this week. Thanks for once again reminding me that great things come from satisfying needs too. Enjoy the rest of your weekend - and i hope you get to squeeze a bit of 'want' in there somewhere.larissahttp://stitchesinplay.typepad.com/stitches_in_play/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128498700399100940.post-90077888023953110002009-10-31T00:40:23.806-04:002009-10-31T00:40:23.806-04:00can't add a single word to what you said. you...can't add a single word to what you said. your post and pictures were beautiful, even though it meant be honest...your love for family and God is evident, as well as your willingness to grow. keep going, you are doing a great job!Journeying Fivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11778946547578149190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128498700399100940.post-44176160080160902062009-10-30T20:44:13.930-04:002009-10-30T20:44:13.930-04:00I'm sorry you had a long, tough week. Sometime...I'm sorry you had a long, tough week. Sometimes a good walk clears the mind and everything else falls into place. And spending that precious time with your son is priceless.~ The Jolly Bee ~https://www.blogger.com/profile/11757835166759513899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128498700399100940.post-40067153006319256582009-10-30T15:12:48.613-04:002009-10-30T15:12:48.613-04:00Isn't it nice when what you "need" t...Isn't it nice when what you "need" turns out to be exactly what we "wanted"? Thanks for the lesson...Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04741742995571975518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128498700399100940.post-37460792249939095262009-10-30T14:47:52.248-04:002009-10-30T14:47:52.248-04:00Lovely. Good reminders for us all.Lovely. Good reminders for us all.Adriehttp://www.localgrain.org/fieldsandfirenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128498700399100940.post-58995404956802784352009-10-30T14:30:49.488-04:002009-10-30T14:30:49.488-04:00Mom,
Thanks for putting all your wants aside to h...Mom,<br /><br />Thanks for putting all your wants aside to help me with school. You are alwasy showing me new ways to be a servant. Thanks again for being such a great mom and teacher. <br /><br />~Maggie #22Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128498700399100940.post-86467653273309672192009-10-30T12:01:35.314-04:002009-10-30T12:01:35.314-04:00Thank you for sharing your heart. I have been str...Thank you for sharing your heart. I have been struggling with the same issues. It is a disheartening moment when selfish rears it's ugly head and we allow it to continue. I keep reminding myself that many times I can change the atmosphere in our home by my attitude towards things. It's not just the kids who need to respond correctly to the situations they struggle through.<br /><br />I needed to read this today. <br /><br />RuthRuthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17211297812600845018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128498700399100940.post-69432303985673091072009-10-30T11:38:27.701-04:002009-10-30T11:38:27.701-04:00What good lessons today... for all creatures great...What good lessons today... for all creatures great and small! Sometimes a tiny break from need-to and want-to clears the mind so we can pick up the pieces better later. Sometimes our plates are so full of need-to we wonder when there will be time for want-to...LOL!... Always tricky finding that balance. Thank you for sharing your rich family experience with us. I learn so much when I visit here. Happy Weekend to you all... and hope you'll all be keeping well too! :o) ((HUGS))Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09179096002434748927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128498700399100940.post-11289193028946242612009-10-30T10:47:44.385-04:002009-10-30T10:47:44.385-04:00Precious, precious thoughts on this lovely post.
...Precious, precious thoughts on this lovely post.<br /><br />You are a very neat lady, Lisa.<br /><br />DonnaDesigns on 47th Streethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14271738835222534908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128498700399100940.post-61314292223111064082009-10-30T10:20:56.276-04:002009-10-30T10:20:56.276-04:00Great life lessons here! I too have a hard time s...Great life lessons here! I too have a hard time staying positive when I have a lot of need to do things on my list verses the want to do. Sometimes a walk and fresh air can make everything seem better!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00227138410417031980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128498700399100940.post-46520466800981986872009-10-30T08:35:19.299-04:002009-10-30T08:35:19.299-04:00Thank you for those words of encouragement. Somet...Thank you for those words of encouragement. Sometimes we just have to stop and listen.Green Acres in the Cityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11853019819270924629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128498700399100940.post-66675847809720770982009-10-30T08:27:53.950-04:002009-10-30T08:27:53.950-04:00That is awesome!!! =) Thank you for the encouragm...That is awesome!!! =) Thank you for the encouragment!!! =) Love you miss Lisa!!!<br />EmilyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128498700399100940.post-37518597092374516882009-10-30T08:12:32.685-04:002009-10-30T08:12:32.685-04:00I love how you share your thoughts with us!
you pu...I love how you share your thoughts with us!<br />you put on (virtual) paper what I've been battling for several weeks. I feel like I'm learning and re-learning the same lesson. It's hard to see any growth right now. and what do you do when the list of "need to" is so long it prevents you from getting to the "want to" list. that's were I really need to be quiet and listen closely as to what's the next step.Kristyn Knitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00023484055988696554noreply@blogger.com