tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243072173285925221.post4171283027445889244..comments2023-05-24T07:25:04.035-05:00Comments on Jesus & My Orange Juice: Resurrecting Your Home LifeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17886093879851123261noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243072173285925221.post-65674464712227590922012-04-13T15:10:07.747-05:002012-04-13T15:10:07.747-05:00I feel your pain. We have no moms or sisters nearb...I feel your pain. We have no moms or sisters nearby either but also have the blessing of a great church family. Aren't you thankful? I know I am! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17886093879851123261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243072173285925221.post-54530250590568889402012-04-13T15:09:01.146-05:002012-04-13T15:09:01.146-05:00Thanks for going so far above and beyond, Courtney...Thanks for going so far above and beyond, Courtney! Super sweet!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17886093879851123261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243072173285925221.post-19574914517571055202012-04-13T15:08:34.463-05:002012-04-13T15:08:34.463-05:00I am excited for you to get your new house! :)I am excited for you to get your new house! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17886093879851123261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243072173285925221.post-70126668524040172102012-04-13T13:58:15.118-05:002012-04-13T13:58:15.118-05:00Preach it Girl! 9 years after having our 3 childre...Preach it Girl! 9 years after having our 3 children we were able to go on an overnight date! I want more of those and I believe we need to make a habit out of our date nights. We are just so busy with extra-curricular activities, and then having no blood relatives around. It gets hard, but we are blessed to have church family willing to take our younguns for a few hours. This is an inspiring post! Thank you!My Life N Kidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10878242348899407609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243072173285925221.post-40539457475465391972012-04-12T04:03:22.546-05:002012-04-12T04:03:22.546-05:00I love the quote by missionary. Everyone needs to...I love the quote by missionary. Everyone needs to live by it!<br /><br />I'm following you from the VoiceBoks M2R event!<br />I'm following you through Facebook, RSS Feed via email, G+, GFC, Networked Blogs, Linky Followers and Twitter.<br />I also voted for you on Picket Fence Blogs. :)<br /><br />I hope you have a great rest of your week!<br /><br />-Courtney<br />optimisticmommy.com<br />peaceloverecipes.comCourtney Pieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17795476908288428162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243072173285925221.post-46831485583182531862012-04-11T16:52:20.032-05:002012-04-11T16:52:20.032-05:00I'm with you 100%. We limit our kids to 1 acti...I'm with you 100%. We limit our kids to 1 activity too, but our daughters drama requires 5 nights a week for rehearsals 5 months out of the school year. Wish we could re-think that one, but she loves it and is blossoming in it. We're building our bedroom clear on the other end of the house from the kids bedrooms. Personal time and dates are a must! Thanks for sharing your wisdom!Becky Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350206500487732249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243072173285925221.post-26619350241203999492012-04-11T10:48:16.313-05:002012-04-11T10:48:16.313-05:00Sometimes when I reflect on just how many moments ...Sometimes when I reflect on just how many moments I've been given it blows my mind. Each one is a gift!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17886093879851123261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243072173285925221.post-22809985851511923282012-04-11T10:47:42.274-05:002012-04-11T10:47:42.274-05:00Karen, that is such a precious idea! I'm going...Karen, that is such a precious idea! I'm going to put that in the Milholland family suggestion kitty. Love it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17886093879851123261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243072173285925221.post-88403033353826411922012-04-11T10:36:13.241-05:002012-04-11T10:36:13.241-05:00Beautiful words. I think you are absolutely right....Beautiful words. I think you are absolutely right. Balance is the key and make the moments count. ;)cpcablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01613763468298831975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243072173285925221.post-72139442868157840592012-04-11T10:36:11.501-05:002012-04-11T10:36:11.501-05:00Beautiful post! Our bedroom is not on the first fl...Beautiful post! Our bedroom is not on the first floor, but it is set apart -- no kids may enter without permission. Some might find that weird, but it is our marital cocoon. Our place for just us. I welcome the kids as guests now and then, but they may never stay.<br /><br />We're in the same stage -- making final college decisions this week for our oldest. Our youngest is still learning to add, subtract and tell time. We wouldn't know each other if it weren't for family dinners.<br /><br />We just got back from Paris and our favorite "souvenir" is a new thing -- bedtime dessert. Before the little one gets tucked in at night, we all join at the table (after church activities, work, etc that might keep us apart at dinner) for dessert and "coffee." Little one gets milk. Middle one gets milk with a dash of decaf. We slow down and savor it.<br /><br />And we close with a family bedtime prayer. I love it!Karen Dawkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152492454336177536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243072173285925221.post-4728391049756187342012-04-11T09:34:44.131-05:002012-04-11T09:34:44.131-05:00Anne, I couldn't agree more. We want to invest...Anne, I couldn't agree more. We want to invest in our most important earthly relationships and the best investment we can make is time! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17886093879851123261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243072173285925221.post-60807153460049599132012-04-11T00:10:56.655-05:002012-04-11T00:10:56.655-05:00"Balance is a fight. Priorities are a struggl..."Balance is a fight. Priorities are a struggle." - It seems to me that you've figured it out already. It's so wonderful to hear about families who really make an effort to do things together since quality time is so important.Anne @ Green Eggs and Momshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06508379806366753702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243072173285925221.post-37753657904817333302012-04-10T16:42:55.264-05:002012-04-10T16:42:55.264-05:00Awwww, thanks Amy. I'm greatly looking forward...Awwww, thanks Amy. I'm greatly looking forward to the day we do get to meet!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17886093879851123261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243072173285925221.post-76734828559175167742012-04-10T15:47:35.750-05:002012-04-10T15:47:35.750-05:00I know we haven't met (yet!) but I love your h...I know we haven't met (yet!) but I love your heart Shannon! It shines through in your writing! God is working sister! Thank you for sharing! -Blessings, AmyAmyAlveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12236923018612126039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243072173285925221.post-39803758815824866482012-04-10T12:25:43.466-05:002012-04-10T12:25:43.466-05:00Sherrey, so true - it is never to early or too lat...Sherrey, so true - it is never to early or too late to revitalize our marriage and home!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17886093879851123261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243072173285925221.post-27223536049240023802012-04-10T12:06:49.883-05:002012-04-10T12:06:49.883-05:00Beautiful and much need post for young moms! BUT ...Beautiful and much need post for young moms! BUT we grandmas and grandpas can learn a thing or two here also -- like taking a break from your favorite pastimes to kiss in the kitchen, hold hands in church, make him his favorite pie, he brings in a bouquet from the yard -- all things keep our relationship the priority. Thanks for reminding us of the joys of loving and living together.Sherrey Meyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04715466245851050537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243072173285925221.post-16424817658899759462012-04-10T11:39:24.042-05:002012-04-10T11:39:24.042-05:00Rosann, I feel even closer to you since we're ...Rosann, I feel even closer to you since we're on a joint project. I love seeing little snapshots into your home life. Knowing you breathes new life into my heart!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17886093879851123261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243072173285925221.post-68100052362156707312012-04-10T11:19:06.723-05:002012-04-10T11:19:06.723-05:00Beautiful and inspiring Shannon. I'm doing so...Beautiful and inspiring Shannon. I'm doing some soul searching about this very subject today. :) <br /><br />Blessings to you my friend,<br />~RosannAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10594967600495492941noreply@blogger.com