tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457950631635966154.post4348495837171397265..comments2023-11-02T08:36:58.347-05:00Comments on Simplicity in the Suburbs: I Am Enough.simplicityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11276604958243463666noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457950631635966154.post-77797017611084231072008-07-29T12:41:00.000-05:002008-07-29T12:41:00.000-05:00I am so glad I stopped by today. That was a great...I am so glad I stopped by today. That was a great post! With the various things pulling me in life, and getting ready to start my last term of law school all the while taking care of my family, I wonder far too often whether I'm doing or giving enough. And whether what I'm doing and giving is enough. Thank you for the post!<BR/><BR/>And now I'm going to check out the links!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457950631635966154.post-86056941975329153962008-07-24T15:56:00.000-05:002008-07-24T15:56:00.000-05:00I often wonder if the day will ever come when I tr...I often wonder if the day will ever come when I truly believe that I am enough. It seems to be quite a daunting task, as the comparison game always leads me to find someone who's stronger, faster, prettier, or wiser than I. This post makes me think about all the conversations we've had about rejecting what the "world" might perceive about us, because really, what does the "world" know anyways? Thanks for being the kind of friend who makes me feel like I am enough. And thanks for sharing your thoughts on this topic, something we can all relate to...Megasuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08792478898298614838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457950631635966154.post-86306522899984877132008-07-22T17:37:00.000-05:002008-07-22T17:37:00.000-05:00How about, I am lost, I am broken, but I am enough...How about, I am lost, I am broken, but I am enough. Thanks for reminding me of my heavenly love today.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06480065130910126711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457950631635966154.post-7499469501892718722008-07-22T12:42:00.000-05:002008-07-22T12:42:00.000-05:00thank you for this post, s. it really hit the spot...thank you for this post, s. it really hit the spot. i thought the summer would slow down for me, and that i would have more time for all the people i want to see and things i want to accomplish. but it's no different from any other time of year, and when i get all worked up and am sure my husband thinks i'm crazy and is wondering if he did the right thing marrying me, he cradles me in his arms and tells me that none of the other stuff matters. he married me because he loves me. and that is enough.Ann-Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02723345405440308758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457950631635966154.post-62843477201055598002008-07-22T12:37:00.000-05:002008-07-22T12:37:00.000-05:00Wow - what a great day to stumble upon your post. ...Wow - what a great day to stumble upon your post. I think all women ask themselves that every day - Am I enough? I know I do. There are times I beat myself up about it. Too many times. As a mom of two young kids - both under age 3 (and not quite 15 months apart) It is hard to maintain a balance. I want to be perfectly perfect in every way - but at the end of the day - it IS enough. So the dishes may not be done, the carpet may still need to be vacuumed - but at the end of the day - If I have loved my family, if we are safe and warm and happy - then I am enough.darciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03611334115957929814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457950631635966154.post-28875163943514957192008-07-22T08:54:00.000-05:002008-07-22T08:54:00.000-05:00Samara - Boy do I understand what you mean. So ma...Samara - <BR/>Boy do I understand what you mean. So many times I ask myself exactly the same thing - am I enough for all the people that need me to be? Is Z & J learning enough under my care? Do they know every day how much I love them?? Do my family and friends feel how important they are to me and am I the person they hope me to be? I guess all we can do is try our best and remember that even if we aren't always enough, we are loved. And at the end of the day, that's all that really matters to me. Thanks for the reminder - I can guarantee we all need it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17639289596282861568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457950631635966154.post-2742541399696576832008-07-20T16:27:00.000-05:002008-07-20T16:27:00.000-05:00very interesting feed back who would of known .lov...very interesting feed back who would of known .<BR/><BR/>lovve you all<BR/>dadioAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457950631635966154.post-90535497138912060482008-07-19T19:52:00.000-05:002008-07-19T19:52:00.000-05:00I have you in my feed reader and rarely ever comme...I have you in my feed reader and rarely ever comment but I do read all your posts.<BR/>I want to thank you for sharing this with us. I cried when I read it and then followed the links to the beautiful bracelets and the story behind them.<BR/>I struggle with the am I enough question all the time? am I doing enough? for the right reasons?<BR/>I did need to read this today.. thanks again!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457950631635966154.post-14343283356248312572008-07-19T09:10:00.000-05:002008-07-19T09:10:00.000-05:00Thanks for this post, Samara, I totally can unders...Thanks for this post, Samara, I totally can understand exactly what you are talking about here. Although it is the summer, and life around my neck of the woods seems to have a more relaxed hold on me than usual, once the school year starts up again, I completely begin to feel torn in so many ways. I get so tired sometimes, and I just want to retreat while at the same time I have responsibilities to my husband, family, friends, colleagues, church, and students. It is good to have the reminder that I can't beat myself up about all of these relationships. I need to remember that I am enough. Thanks, Samara!Jed and Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03288301241730247609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457950631635966154.post-36598576611135130002008-07-18T13:32:00.000-05:002008-07-18T13:32:00.000-05:00S, what a wonderful post, and it came on a much ne...S, what a wonderful post, and it came on a much needed day! In the midst of trying to prepare my classroom for students, spend quality time with my children, enjoy time connecting with my husband, not lose touch with friends, and try to assist my family with my grandpa, I often wonder if I am doing enough. Do I love enough? Am I patient enough? Do I help enough? Thanks for reminding that I do my best, and that is enough!!Jon, Sara, Tyler, and Sophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07245930400943688220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457950631635966154.post-65958622339291468572008-07-18T13:20:00.000-05:002008-07-18T13:20:00.000-05:00Amen, sister. This was such a good message for me ...Amen, sister. This was such a good message for me to be reminded of today. For years I struggled with being thin enough, perfect enough, getting good enough grades. I'm grateful for the confidence I've found in large part thanks to my faith and friends and family - but somehow there's a whole other set of "enoughs" to battle now that I'm in my twenties. Thanks for reminding me that Jesus is ENOUGH to cover all those worries and that he has made me "enough" to do what he has called me to! Glory!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11911197321063074394noreply@blogger.com