tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034689999225442867.comments2023-02-17T14:05:17.570-05:00Phantom KicksMaryEllenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09299417916972729271noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034689999225442867.post-18526715201923932642023-02-17T14:05:17.570-05:002023-02-17T14:05:17.570-05:00So grateful to catch up by reading your blog about...So grateful to catch up by reading your blog about running as a metaphor for parenting/life. Your thoughts are so insightful and strike a chord with me. <br />Thank you for making time to articulately express your journey. Nancy Bradleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034689999225442867.post-16245793718913933612022-10-19T18:03:16.996-04:002022-10-19T18:03:16.996-04:00Thanks so much! I appreciate the support. And yes ...Thanks so much! I appreciate the support. And yes we can’t wait to see you too!! Love you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034689999225442867.post-48792055723310855692022-10-19T17:41:03.941-04:002022-10-19T17:41:03.941-04:00Again, beautifully and thoughtfully written. Your...Again, beautifully and thoughtfully written. Your gift of writing and communicating is incredible. Happy you have found running again. Can't wait to see you this spring. Love you!Cousin Chrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034689999225442867.post-23708774649894933562021-11-02T09:32:40.568-04:002021-11-02T09:32:40.568-04:00So very right on. You've expressed my thoughts...So very right on. You've expressed my thoughts over the seasons of my life, yoo. Many thanks. Raimerwordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06235443324350817481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034689999225442867.post-80120422696056402832021-11-02T09:20:42.281-04:002021-11-02T09:20:42.281-04:00Thank you so much!! That’s great to hear and glad ...Thank you so much!! That’s great to hear and glad you’ve chosen better for yourself! Take careMaryEllenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09299417916972729271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034689999225442867.post-58767004310588785482021-11-02T09:18:40.062-04:002021-11-02T09:18:40.062-04:00Thanks for reading!! Thanks for reading!! MaryEllenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09299417916972729271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034689999225442867.post-11477303374243433352021-11-02T09:17:50.014-04:002021-11-02T09:17:50.014-04:00This is absolutely brilliant. You have summarized ...This is absolutely brilliant. You have summarized ALL of the things that I’ve felt as a parent and professional during this pandemic. You’ve made me feel much less crazy about my decision to leave the career behind. Thank you. Shani at Begin with Butterhttps://beginwithbutter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034689999225442867.post-34819720787011312382021-11-02T09:16:53.993-04:002021-11-02T09:16:53.993-04:00Thank you very much! Thank you very much! MaryEllenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09299417916972729271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034689999225442867.post-88878568004174254942021-11-02T09:16:34.315-04:002021-11-02T09:16:34.315-04:00I applaud you as a single mom and can’t say I know...I applaud you as a single mom and can’t say I know or understand those challenges, but I do know what you mean when you said juggling act is moments from disaster!! Been there too!! I think the intentionality you’re talking about is the right way to go and will benefit you and your daughter so much. Keep me posted if there’s anything we can do to support!MaryEllenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09299417916972729271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034689999225442867.post-14782593796695885592021-11-02T09:16:09.991-04:002021-11-02T09:16:09.991-04:00Yes! Thank you for sharing this!Yes! Thank you for sharing this!One Girl Runninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11902281029610383909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034689999225442867.post-26329633564241497412021-11-02T06:27:43.194-04:002021-11-02T06:27:43.194-04:00Thanks, I really needed to see this today as I pon...Thanks, I really needed to see this today as I ponder a future that needs to include a change in how I work. While resignation is not an option for me as a single parent, change is in the air. For far too long I’ve allowed work to run my life and the price I’ve paid is inadequate time with my daughter, the constant feeling that my juggling act is moments away from disaster, and lots of poor health habits. So glad to hear that you made the leap for yourself and your family! Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06218776751680848556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034689999225442867.post-49899407324724164462021-11-01T22:14:24.503-04:002021-11-01T22:14:24.503-04:00I thoroughly enjoyed your reflections and your per...I thoroughly enjoyed your reflections and your perspectives on work and family life - a tough challenge. Nancy Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14202650083711257344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034689999225442867.post-8670412215206242512021-06-25T04:37:23.934-04:002021-06-25T04:37:23.934-04:00Thankes to Dr OSAZE, who cured me of fallopian tub...Thankes to Dr OSAZE, who cured me of fallopian tube blockage and fibroid. i married for over eight years wthout a child of my own. because of the problem with my fallopian tubbe and fibroid, until i came in conntact with Dr OSAZE's testimony and recommendations online, on how he has cured and healed so many people of the same illment, and i decided to contact him, and he administered his medicatons on me, and i became pregnant in two monnths. incasse you wannt to reach him for a similar problem, you can call or whatsap him on +2347089275769 or email: DROSAZEHERBAL@GMAIL.COMclad hagelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12526210164114077389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034689999225442867.post-49069172095725652422021-03-08T08:07:20.060-05:002021-03-08T08:07:20.060-05:00Thank you for sharing! What a wonderful way to art...Thank you for sharing! What a wonderful way to articulate it, yes this 'life changing assignment' is growing and stretching us all in ways only God himself could design and it's hard work but a great privilege too. MaryEllenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09299417916972729271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034689999225442867.post-59109931605489552382021-03-08T08:05:58.605-05:002021-03-08T08:05:58.605-05:00Thanks so much for your kind words of support! Ind...Thanks so much for your kind words of support! Indeed, the metaphor of gardening is so applicable for our lives as parents!MaryEllenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09299417916972729271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034689999225442867.post-14363655872620526662021-03-07T11:15:18.331-05:002021-03-07T11:15:18.331-05:00 God chooses special people on earth to do his ... God chooses special people on earth to do his work. I believe you and your husband are two very loving and caring people He has trusted with this life changing assignment. Four young and impressionable children will grow up to be responsible , loving and caring adults because you are showing them the way.Thank you for all you do.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03563099133719819221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034689999225442867.post-40068877358713500472021-03-05T08:19:54.088-05:002021-03-05T08:19:54.088-05:00I loved reading about your journey as a mother. Th...I loved reading about your journey as a mother. The metaphor of gardening- “digging and watering...planting...praying for the sun” is a wonderful description of parenting on so many levels. Your sons are so blessed by your familial love and faith. 💕 Nancy Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14202650083711257344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034689999225442867.post-348212418265027772020-11-19T23:16:09.560-05:002020-11-19T23:16:09.560-05:00Dr. James herbal medications will cure any inch of...Dr. James herbal medications will cure any inch of your Fibroid, OK. When taken Dr. James herbal mix medicine to cure your Fibroid and any other Infertility, You must not be far from your home, because it will make you visit the restroom often in passing out the Fibroid gradually Thanks to Dr. James herbal mixed medicine for his help in shrinking off my long term uterine fibroid. I had pelvic pain, heavy menses, and swelling. I went to the hospital and was diagnosed with fibroid and advised to go for surgery. I was scared and I went online for more info and remedy for fibroid. Luckily, I found Dr. James's natural medication for fibroid. 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Jessica Lennonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09193815528085884981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034689999225442867.post-78784697962371493692016-10-01T14:53:36.345-04:002016-10-01T14:53:36.345-04:00Thank you!!Thank you!!MaryEllenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09299417916972729271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034689999225442867.post-77764295419378766512016-10-01T13:29:23.182-04:002016-10-01T13:29:23.182-04:00Perfect.Perfect.Critical Mindshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01484107351519457742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034689999225442867.post-56616017039532654362016-07-17T13:42:59.085-04:002016-07-17T13:42:59.085-04:00I'm sorry I didn't reply to you sooner! I ...I'm sorry I didn't reply to you sooner! I missed this comment. Thanks for sharing!! I absolutely agree. Hope all is well with you and yours and thank you for reading! MaryEllenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09299417916972729271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034689999225442867.post-4840485823683534702016-04-27T19:30:05.348-04:002016-04-27T19:30:05.348-04:00I am right there with you sister. I am 39 on pregn...I am right there with you sister. I am 39 on pregnancy number 4. one child from the pregnancy's hopping to deliver my baby this friday and have twin foster children who are 16 months. I will adopt or foster again but it is to hard with other children in home to be pregnant. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034689999225442867.post-2024074636952006502016-02-28T14:16:23.605-05:002016-02-28T14:16:23.605-05:00Nadia! Great to hear from you and I've seen yo...Nadia! Great to hear from you and I've seen you with Noah and was hoping he was yours. Wonderful news! I know what you mean about feeling amazed by all those little details that line up in such beautiful and incredible ways. I love the way God puts them together, and weaves the ugly unhappy ones in there too but still makes something beautiful. Thanks for writing! I'd love to see you, take care!! MaryEllenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09299417916972729271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034689999225442867.post-9281658937179898232016-02-28T13:35:37.853-05:002016-02-28T13:35:37.853-05:00Hello Mary Ellen! This is Nadia from York! Your be...Hello Mary Ellen! This is Nadia from York! Your beautiful blog brought tears to my eyes and I just love love your adopted baby- I have a 14 month old myself almost Nicholas age and his name is Noah- i love seeing your beautiful and growing family's pic and the fact that you are such a thankful servant of God! May God continue to bless you guys! May you have a healthy rest of the pregnancy. In my opinion, I sometimes feel that everything in life is a miracle- every minute and every moment- how the cascade of events perfectly lines up- yes we perceive these miracles to be good or bad based on our limited insight but it's crazy how intricate things can be and turn out to be simple or vice versa! We are expecting another one too unexpectedly- not sure if it's a boy or a girl but I love to see your beautiful pictures and blog and I can relate -now I just have to get more active and share some of my life out here😊miss you and take care! Lots of love! Nadia Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08755737457659005980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034689999225442867.post-71105881406137005452016-01-15T10:42:26.500-05:002016-01-15T10:42:26.500-05:00Thank you very much!!Thank you very much!!MaryEllenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09299417916972729271noreply@blogger.com