tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8233627149047802885.post2268839944794828132..comments2023-12-10T00:18:05.978-08:00Comments on Jessie from Scratch: StrugglingJessie Saxtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09935253690156713089noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8233627149047802885.post-57570349160005181222012-08-08T18:50:07.976-07:002012-08-08T18:50:07.976-07:00Thank you for the kind words. I agree that prayer ...Thank you for the kind words. I agree that prayer is definitely a powerful thing, and know that it will lead me to my answer:)Jessie Saxtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09935253690156713089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8233627149047802885.post-78374417088855808552012-08-04T19:18:51.038-07:002012-08-04T19:18:51.038-07:00Jessie,
I love reading your blog and wanted to te...Jessie,<br /><br />I love reading your blog and wanted to tell you that you are an excellent mom and wife to have such a tender heart for your family. Perhaps you and your husband can pray and have some quiet talks about the direction you want to take. This is a short season when our kids are so little and it sounds like you are making beautiful memories for them. (They are super cute, too!)Sweet Apronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04563341957687572093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8233627149047802885.post-65062362289075790682012-07-26T06:13:34.267-07:002012-07-26T06:13:34.267-07:00Thank you:) I am glad I am not alone. Being with o...Thank you:) I am glad I am not alone. Being with our kids is way more important than stuff...I agree:)Jessie Saxtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09935253690156713089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8233627149047802885.post-7896827488961573602012-07-26T06:11:22.925-07:002012-07-26T06:11:22.925-07:00Thank you! You story is remarkable! I am so happy ...Thank you! You story is remarkable! I am so happy that your son has found success...and you some peace:)Jessie Saxtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09935253690156713089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8233627149047802885.post-48656590364455035052012-07-26T06:09:40.640-07:002012-07-26T06:09:40.640-07:00Thank you so very much for your prayers:) I will p...Thank you so very much for your prayers:) I will pray for you also...hoping that your job will remain:) Thank you also for following my blog...it means a lot to me:)Jessie Saxtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09935253690156713089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8233627149047802885.post-82130802854974165892012-07-25T12:14:04.557-07:002012-07-25T12:14:04.557-07:00First and foremost, this is YOUR life and YOUR kid...First and foremost, this is YOUR life and YOUR kids... you do what you feel is right for you and them. My kids are grown, but I was able to be home with them for many years. And I am SO grateful. We struggled, financially and yes I was jealous of others, who had families, and "appeared" to be able to buy fun stuff, send the kids to camps, sign them up for stuff (again the $ issue), go on dream vacations, etc. But again, I'm SO glad I was able to be home with them. Don't be so hard on yourself... and remember people are more important than things. As long as you have a roof over your head (whether it's a house or an apt), food to eat and time to be with your family.....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02467829057916534047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8233627149047802885.post-2436040151334289202012-07-25T11:38:48.386-07:002012-07-25T11:38:48.386-07:00I just had to comment because I am you..or I was 3...I just had to comment because I am you..or I was 30yrs ago. My son was born with Primary Hypogammaglobulinaemia which means none of Igg's Iga's or Igm's were intack and working... born at 2 lbs had his first infection at 10 hours old! His frist surgery when he was 29 hrs old. We spent the next years finding out what was wrong and in hospitals more often then out. I KNOW the feeling of cannot work...of making do and doing without...I know how it feels to miss a therapy appt...how it feels to have him sick and how it feels to the other kids who cannot have sleepovers..or partys..or so many other things becuase it may make him sick. I KNOW how it is to find a sitter let alone a daycare where he will be safe... I KNOW how other parents don't understand that their childs running nose means my child will be the hospital and I KNOW how they always seem to think they know whats best for your family...I really do KNOW....but more I also KNOW these years...as hard as some of days are, really are amazing. You were choosen by God to be Gabe's mommy and Gabe is perfect just like he is ...he's just as God made him and God does make mistakes! I still know the frist time my son went into a toy store...Christmas season when he was 5...yes 5 years and he had never been in a store....his first store was a ToysRUs ...it was all he wanted for his birthday! He went to public school the year he went into 4th grade and I spent everyday bieng sick wondering what some other child would expose him to. It was many years before he was able to handle being around people but in time ...and lots of doctors...he got better and better. Today he is 30..went to Purdue and works full time...never in all life would I have belived that when he was young. Work or not...you choose what is right for your family and tell anyone who says anything that you are doing whats is right for YOUR fmaily not thiers! My heart and prayers go out for you and your family. You are great mom!! Never forget that :)Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03887463759185595253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8233627149047802885.post-5367127312365282642012-07-25T10:19:28.555-07:002012-07-25T10:19:28.555-07:00I've been a quiet follower for a while now &am...I've been a quiet follower for a while now & I just wanted to say it's ok. I don't have any children but I think I understand what a little of what you're struggling with. It's really hard to raise a family on one income. It's really hard to raise a family at all. But I think you must give yourself a bit of a break before you break :-) I know it's easier said than done but I will pray that the Lord will give you & your husband the wisdom to make these hard decisions. But please don't sacrifice your health & rest. It might seem like a solution in the short term but keep your eye on the long term. <br />I myself am at risk of losing my job (downsizing) & along with that could go a lot of our dreams - a house, a trip to Ireland, starting a family...only God knows how it will all work out for both of us!Mary Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06403083611514935619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8233627149047802885.post-37761390975653000852012-07-25T07:58:25.229-07:002012-07-25T07:58:25.229-07:00Thank you so much for your kind words...and for fo...Thank you so much for your kind words...and for following my blog. It means a lot:) I truly appreciate it!!Jessie Saxtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09935253690156713089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8233627149047802885.post-66218281852874990762012-07-25T06:26:37.969-07:002012-07-25T06:26:37.969-07:00Hi Jessie, I have been following your blog for a f...Hi Jessie, I have been following your blog for a few months now and reading this post hurts my heart. I don't have a child with special needs, actually, I don't have any kids so I don't know exactly how you feel. My husband and I found out we may never be able to have children of our own, and it's made me truly realize what a blessing children are. I think you're a very strong woman and you're putting too much pressure on yourself. Your kids are lucky to have you as a mother. You obviously care so much about them and would do anything for them. The only advice I can offer is to listen to your heart. Don't think about houses, etc. right now. Take a few hours for yourself where you can be alone and think. Good luck to you!k_swiss82https://www.blogger.com/profile/00052985957628594347noreply@blogger.com