Comments on: I’m not who I used to be or who I want to be.

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By: Mama

Mama — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 14:48:57 +0000

I am just now reading this blog. I can say I know how you feel. I understand your passion for wanting to do good and meet everybody’s needs. But, there comes a time when you must realize you have to take care of yourself BEFORE you can help anyone else. Only experience teaches this. As a Christian, we are always trying to help others. But, even Jesus retreated to quiet places for rest and relaxation and reflection.
I am so proud of my little girl(which you will always be, no matter how old you get). I pray that you will soon have some relief from your church responsibilities. As much as you want our youth group to flourish, you cannot do it alone. Please know that you have MANY people who love and support you. You are always in my prayers.

By: lettergirl

lettergirl — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 21:23:49 +0000

Bridget, I love this post so much. I love your Aunt Dianne’s comments, too. I’m also floored to be one of your links. You inspire me to be better.

By: Aunt Dianne

Aunt Dianne — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 03:57:32 +0000

You won’t find yourself in a little over 3 years. I find a little more of myself every day, but I have found out it’s not the finding that makes me what I am. It’s the journey that I travel to get there. I really don’t have to discover a definitive me because I am always changing, evolving. I am a lot older than you, and sometimes I don’t have clue. You do need to learn how to say “no”. Enjoy your children, enjoy Marshall, enjoy yourself. Sometimes you have to be a little selfish even when others say, “If you don’t, nobody else will.” Somehow God always provides and somebody else steps up to the plate and does. At your age, don’t confine yourself “discovering who you are” but rather keep growing, expanding, learning, and sometimes just going with the flow. It’s a lot more fun!!! Love you!

By: Jesse

Jesse — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:03:42 +0000

You’re my best friend, duh…that’s all you need to be!

By: punkinmama

punkinmama — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:44:03 +0000

Amen.
Though, I’m *almost* 36 – and I still haven’t figured myself out. Maybe I’m just a late bloomer…

By: Jenny from Mommin' It Up

Jenny from Mommin' It Up — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:12:59 +0000

Thanks for writing this Bridget! Let’s pray for each other, while we are in this weird season and when we are past it.

By: Becky

Becky — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:19:36 +0000

I think you are amazing and wonderful and fabulous. I want to be you when I grow up. I hope we are always always always friends.