Comments on: When Mom makes mistakes

By: Aude H.

Aude H. — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:01:23 +0000

I have been reading your blog for the last couple of years but this is my first comment. I loved this post, particularly giving me the affirmation I need right now. I am a non-working mum of triplets aged 6 and enjoying every minute of it; but there is always so much pressure to “work outside” (here in Europe) and sometimes I wonder if I am right to stay at home. So hearing you say” there will never be a better job for me” has made it ok for me to say so myself. Thank you for that encouragement. I love the bit about grace and forgiveness too. How very beautifully said. You have given me food for thought as you often do. Keep up the good work!

Aude (UK)

By: Amy D.

Amy D. — Sat, 31 May 2008 05:08:07 +0000

I just linked from one blog to another and found yours…I love it! You write well and express yourself so nicely. This was such a sweet blog. One of those that says all I’ve thought, but just couldn’t find the words.

By: Amy Scott

Amy Scott — Tue, 20 May 2008 15:34:01 +0000

Thanks for the feedback. Yeah, it was a huge combination of things that made it in our best interest to let Knox move on –to the police academy. He’s incredibly dominant and since I was in bed for a year, it caused problems. Whenever Greg would travel, he’d sit in Greg’s recliner and take his spot as Top Dog. Of course, that didn’t sit well with me, and I took him down, but I wasn’t able to do Doggy Obedience with a nursing newborn and and and….

He was incredibly good with the kids, though, and I had no complaints there.

By: Geneva

Geneva — Tue, 20 May 2008 02:33:34 +0000

I returned a pet turtle to the lake. It resulted in long late-night sob sessions and numerous letters written and left under rocks at said lake. Not good to give away the pet, even if they consent at the time. Not good at all.

By: Emily

Emily — Mon, 19 May 2008 02:20:30 +0000

I always enjoy (and relate to) your posts. This one really touched me.

By: meg

meg — Mon, 19 May 2008 01:30:52 +0000

Amy,
Last week, in a thank you letter to my mom for mother’s day, I told her how grateful I was for her taking the dog (and all six kids) to the pound and giving the dog away because that event irrevocably taught us about hard reality and consequences. (She was homeschooling us all and the dog kept escaping, etc.) So she made a hard decision, which we all tease her about, but it was the best for the family at the time.

By: Kim

Kim — Sun, 18 May 2008 23:27:44 +0000

Beautiful post, Amy. When my first son was born, I think subconsciously I really did believe I would be the first perfect Mom. Now that he’s 14, I feel like yelling, “do overs!” I see the mistakes I’ve made and my heart breaks, and all I can do is cry to God that He will cover my mistakes, as well as bring healing where needed. Thanks for so eloquently sharing your life.

By: Mindy

Mindy — Sun, 18 May 2008 03:46:58 +0000

yes, I too am thankful for grace and forgiveness. Beautifully written Amy. Thank you.

By: Becca

Becca — Sun, 18 May 2008 03:12:25 +0000

This was so good!

By: Val

Val — Sun, 18 May 2008 00:25:47 +0000

I am very familiar with this feeling and as I am learning that my parents tried their best, and often failed, I pray that my children will also discover that I tried my best, and that I often fail. I am learning to say I’m sorry and I hope that they will learn to see me through the eyes of God’s grace. Thanks for letting me know I am not alone in the struggle.