Comments on: Grace… Heap it on Yourself

By: The Real Work of Parenthood | Not Just Cute

The Real Work of Parenthood | Not Just Cute — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:40:17 +0000

[...] Stop comparing yourself to an unrealistic standard. As Tsh Oxenreider at Simple Mom says, give yourself heaps of grace. Slow down and enjoy the heart-rending and heart-melting, difficult and delightful, mundane [...]

By: Appreciating life’s little agenda « Musings of a Midwestern Mamaí

Appreciating life’s little agenda « Musings of a Midwestern Mamaí — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 19:26:02 +0000

[...] will never reach true happiness if you are constantly thirsting for more. For me, giving myself grace (thank you Simple Mom) and taking a step back to appreciate all of the good things in life helps [...]

By: This Craaaazy Little Thing Called Blog Love BGB Big Girl Branding

This Craaaazy Little Thing Called Blog Love BGB Big Girl Branding — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 04:13:09 +0000

[...] I know where you live! Alright, total lie but be nice anyway.Here goes nothing!1. I became a mama at the ripe old age of 17. I was 8 ½ months pregnant when I graduated high school and BOY was it [...]

By: Crackersandanimals

Crackersandanimals — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 01:10:20 +0000

This was the most profound lesson that I learned last year when at 39, I found out I had colon cancer.
Grace is what we are given freely by God who loves us, and if He gives it, shouldn’t I give it to myself ,as well as to others?(I am so much better at forgiving others than myself)
So many of the things I worry about are truly small things. I learned to say to myself, will this matter in 30 years? If not, I don’t worry about it. I forgive myself and I give myself grace because I am not perfect.
Thanks for the beautiful article…

By: KDL

KDL — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 04:49:57 +0000

LOL that vacation adds a dozen or so stress points. I’ve always said that vacations are no longer restful for me and here is proof! I guess I’m borderline high-stress if you look at the “events” of the last year. I’m surprised there isn’t something in there for more chronic issues – like in my case parenting a special needs kid, or caretaking of an elder. When I take that as my baseline and add in the “events” I wonder where I’d end up…and how much more careful I need to be to take care of myself with grace. Thanks for the thought-provoking and practical post. Best wishes as you navigate all of your stressors.
.-= KDL´s last blog ..Time to Rest =-.

By: Appreciating life’s little agenda | Musings of a Midwestern Mamaí

Appreciating life’s little agenda | Musings of a Midwestern Mamaí — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 19:46:08 +0000

By: preggo blues « Elderland

preggo blues « Elderland — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:23:34 +0000

[...] On Friday, deep in the heart of depression, I read this blog post about Grace on Simple Mom. It helped a lot. “Take care of yourself, mama.” Damn [...]

By: Cori Padgett

Cori Padgett — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:18:21 +0000

Great post, thanks so much. I especially love the part about intentional downtime. I need to do more of that myself, I tend to get caught up and work much too much.

By: Tina @ Ride On Toys

Tina @ Ride On Toys — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:18:15 +0000

Very well said! Women are so known for giving and giving until we can't give any more. Not only do we continually give but we don't let on to others how much stress we may be under. I know that I have to purposely schedule some time for myself during the week or I get lost in the shuffle of things. It's something that some of us must condition ourselves to do. I think it's just a part of our nature! .-= Tina @ Ride On Toys´s last blog ..The Classic Red Radio Flyer Scooter =-.

By: Are you task-oriented, or people-oriented? « Mom to Mom

Are you task-oriented, or people-oriented? « Mom to Mom — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:04:14 +0000

[...] the last two posts on Simple Mom, “Grace…Heap it on Yourself” and “Relinquish Your Power on the Things that Don’t Matter“ are [...]