tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041375579174974743.post2852156087362940460..comments2023-08-17T09:05:57.989-07:00Comments on Kristen Joy: Kristen Madduxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05043759532603036419noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041375579174974743.post-67944201825872092002012-02-15T18:33:58.419-08:002012-02-15T18:33:58.419-08:00Kristen, I was just looking over this again. I fo...Kristen, I was just looking over this again. I forgot it was here and am so glad to read it again. I LOVE your transparency and I love that you come around to what really matters. If this is what God has for me, THIS is what is best... for us all. There have been so many times in my life that I have had to embrace the unknown and let go of the picture perfect ideal I had for my life. Some times it has been easy, and sometimes terribly difficult. As you process this day to day, I pray God fills you with His Spirit and reveals His goodness and GREATNESS to you in the life He has chosen for you. And that he will give you Abundant Joy in your daily life. Kristen Joy, SaraRose Joy.... Sometimes names are prophetic...;)Katie Jeffershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08129835405832206721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041375579174974743.post-52987709745022362102011-03-15T11:51:54.432-07:002011-03-15T11:51:54.432-07:00Good call on the Anne comment- I think of Anne whe...Good call on the Anne comment- I think of Anne whenever I have to do something nice or say something nice to someone that I DO NOT want to be nice to, especially if they don't deserve it.<br /><br />I'm currently reading Laura Bush's biography, and she talks about the pain of loss women feel for children they never had (or will have). That the english language has words for loss or grieving, but no appropriate words to describe greiving for the loss of an "idea"- like greiving for children that never were, feeling their absence. Your post reminded me of that right away.<br /><br />MeganMeganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08719413019235180201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041375579174974743.post-91698017068947379832011-03-10T12:13:22.987-08:002011-03-10T12:13:22.987-08:00Thanks for commenting on this, anonymous. I hope a...Thanks for commenting on this, anonymous. I hope and pray my little one says the exact same thing some day! I think I'm a little scarred from the labels put on "selfish only children" growing up (it was said A-LOT). I hope SaraRose never senses a lacking and is well-rounded, kind and giving--even if she doesn't have siblings she to practice sharing with, etc. <br />I need to hear being an only child is no biggie from as many adult only children as possible! <br />I really appreciate you taking time to do so.Kristen Madduxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05043759532603036419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041375579174974743.post-80883187332727345352011-03-09T22:10:11.840-08:002011-03-09T22:10:11.840-08:00Just stumbled upon your blog and had to say that, ...Just stumbled upon your blog and had to say that, as an only child, I don't see your inner torments as the big deal you do. It's been a blessing for me not having brothers and I woulnd't have it any other way. I am not spoiled, I never felt alone and I'm very socially active.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041375579174974743.post-70695496366159414612011-03-04T12:03:39.477-08:002011-03-04T12:03:39.477-08:00Thanks so much for stopping to comment, friends! W...Thanks so much for stopping to comment, friends! Writing helps me so much. To process. To come to conclusions about my unknowns. And it's so helpful knowing you are there to read some of it, and encourage.<br />Love you!Kristen Madduxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05043759532603036419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041375579174974743.post-33001596922188377402011-03-02T18:44:19.318-08:002011-03-02T18:44:19.318-08:00What a hard thing to process, Kristen. I love and ...What a hard thing to process, Kristen. I love and appreciate your transparency. And sounds like SarahRose has enough spunk to fill a whole house. :)<br />-HeatherAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041375579174974743.post-48775071431845205152011-02-15T19:27:41.394-08:002011-02-15T19:27:41.394-08:00And she is sooooo stinkin' cute!And she is sooooo stinkin' cute!Katie Jeffershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08129835405832206721noreply@blogger.com