Comments on imperfect prose: imperfect prose on thursdays: when mothers get sic...

emily .. I hope you are feeling better by this tim...

2011-12-17T12:20:01.946-08:00

emily .. I hope you are feeling better by this time as i write this ..blessing across the miles to you my friend!

as difficult as it is, i think you do wonders allo...

2011-12-16T06:49:32.916-08:00

as difficult as it is, i think you do wonders allowing your children to see honest moments of frailty. you are such a beautiful mom, em.

i'm praying you back to health, love.

Oh, dear Em. I hope you are feeling better. The vi...

2011-12-16T06:42:49.888-08:00

Oh, dear Em. I hope you are feeling better. The vision of you embracing that white waist and curled on the floor breaks my heart.

But it's true, we need to let our children see our own sickness and how we embrace Him. That only He can meet their needs through us.

Oh sweet Emily, I am SO sorry you've been sick...

2011-12-15T22:02:03.337-08:00

Oh sweet Emily, I am SO sorry you've been sick - and I hope it is s very short-lived bug. But your so-true-point here is poignant and important. We are human and must let our kids know it. They, too, will be sin-sick - and freely admitting our own variety of this core ailment helps them to recognize it in themselves. But hopefully - by the grace of God and some intentional talking and modeling on our part - they will not 'catch' the same kinds of brokenness that sin has brought our way. Does that make sense? We can't save our kids from sin - only Jesus can do that. But maybe we can save them from some of the heartaches we've learned the hard way. Love and prayers, Em.

oh friend, I've been there. And even now, as I...

2011-12-15T19:28:20.408-08:00

oh friend, I've been there. And even now, as I'm healing from all my broken bones and injuries.... What I've learned is this. Although I believe God heals, I know he does heart-healing work, miracles even, in the midst of our suffering and sickness. If our kids can see us trusting God through these times, they are learning valuable lessons in faith. All the best to you friend! Get better soon!

I hope you are feeling better, sweet girl. I can&#...

2011-12-15T15:56:18.665-08:00

I hope you are feeling better, sweet girl. I can't help smiling at the little one laughing at his mamma getting sick! Oh, my. You are so brave.

I can't wait to see what beauty you have on Etsy! And a digital scrapbook? I could have so much fun with that :)

Love you.

Also, your paintings are stunning. This one, here...

2011-12-15T13:41:50.670-08:00

Also, your paintings are stunning. This one, here, on your post, captures me. I love peeks at your art here. I am excited to check out your Etsy shop! :)

This is so good, so important -- that beautiful, f...

2011-12-15T13:39:45.720-08:00

This is so good, so important -- that beautiful, fragile vulnerability that I am required to show my children, to be like a child, to see the face of God. Thank you, Emily. And I am praying for your restored health. Blessings to you and your family,
Jennifer

hey Emily, this was a beautiful, true to life pos...

2011-12-15T12:41:42.796-08:00

hey Emily,

this was a beautiful, true to life post. when mama gets sick. yes, mothers get sick, and sometimes our children take care of us more than we take care of them. sometimes it is for a longer period than we would like it to be and this is hard on my ego. but God knows what we need. thanks for this truthful post.

blessings in His grace,

Nacole

Oh to find beauty in sickness. You've done it....

2011-12-15T12:03:19.183-08:00

Oh to find beauty in sickness. You've done it.
Beautiful post.

Hoping you're feeling better, today, Lovely.

2011-12-15T11:12:18.887-08:00

Hoping you're feeling better, today, Lovely.

i linked up! this was beautiful♥

2011-12-15T10:40:07.170-08:00

i linked up! this was beautiful♥

I just said a prayer for you to feel better and th...

2011-12-15T07:34:33.074-08:00

I just said a prayer for you to feel better and the little ones to stay well. You are such a blessing.

You always seem to take the everyday things that h...

2011-12-15T06:55:18.212-08:00

You always seem to take the everyday things that happen in life and bring light into it...exploding the mind into the spiritual for a wake up call. THANK YOU. Hope you are feeling better. Praying that your children are covered in the blood that takes all infirmitys away...and healing before sickness is evident.

HOW COOL...scrapbook software. Oh so many things and gifts I could make and give to others. I love to create cards, photos, and love items :0)

oh, this one is the WORST...praying it is all done...

2011-12-15T06:28:49.714-08:00

oh, this one is the WORST...praying it is all done and the little ones are protected...antibodies for Kasher from sick mama and covering of aidan...

i hesitate to say 'i am good' at letting my kids see me weak b/c maybe I am infecting? I don't know but there's a lot of grace and inviting Jesus into all I don't know and being in our midst, this, this is my hope. xoxo

Thanks for your words. Yes, we are all sick and in...

2011-12-15T04:20:10.994-08:00

Thanks for your words. Yes, we are all sick and in need of redemption. Thanks for the link-up!

Oh, I've been there. Puking in front of the ki...

2011-12-15T03:57:35.233-08:00

Oh, I've been there. Puking in front of the kids and trying to still be super mom when all you want to do (need to do) is stay in bed for days. Moms can't ever get sick, can they? I pray you are back to 100% now, and that you know that is okay for heroes to be human, too. I bet your boys wanted to take care of you, and they will for the rest of their lives. They will want to be your heroes - just one of the many beautiful things about having two boys :)

WOW! You just said what I tried too---in way less ...

2011-12-14T21:51:31.492-08:00

WOW! You just said what I tried too---in way less words! Praise God for the gift of words and expression! God bless you as you continue to minister to women in their deepest hour!

sending super mom strength your way....and praying...

2011-12-14T19:53:37.909-08:00

sending super mom strength your way....and praying that God's hands heal you inside and out

new baby, busy mom....could use all the help i can get with the memory/scrapbook thing :)

hugs friend!

oh, i hope you feel better soon. tis the season. ...

2011-12-14T18:35:54.301-08:00

oh, i hope you feel better soon. tis the season. I have been sick for a long time as well.

Hope you are feeling better! It is so hard to be a...

2011-12-14T18:20:07.051-08:00

Hope you are feeling better! It is so hard to be a sick mommy! Your words are beautiful.

What a wonderful give away! I'm always looking for ways to preserve memories for my children.

I hope you are feeling better Emily....it is rough...

2011-12-14T17:29:15.218-08:00

I hope you are feeling better Emily....it is rough to be sick like that with little ones. :-(

Prayers for strength and recovery. Thank you for s...

2011-12-14T15:01:49.863-08:00

Prayers for strength and recovery. Thank you for sharing your gift of art with us.

Oh, Sweetie! It feels like death, but the purging ...

2011-12-14T13:11:39.483-08:00

Oh, Sweetie! It feels like death, but the purging is the best thing and you'll feel better for it eventually. Stay hydrated.

The software sounds wonderful and I would use it to make a book of wedding memories - for starters. Mostly, I'd like to receive it because it would be a gift from you. *smile*

Feel better soon!

I visited your art site. Man, what a talented wom...

2011-12-14T12:35:59.106-08:00

I visited your art site.

Man, what a talented woman you are.

God gifted.

:)