tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112901340489536344.post8688717767678841872..comments2023-10-26T03:45:04.579-07:00Comments on I May Be Overthinking This: On the Eve of My Forty-First BirthdayUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112901340489536344.post-74757992299116491382011-08-12T20:30:03.797-07:002011-08-12T20:30:03.797-07:00Happy belated birthday! Came across your post toda...Happy belated birthday! Came across your post today and was curious because your intro shows you are a convert to the Catholic faith.I wish you well in your new path. I also hope you and your family find a good pattern of living within your community - one where you are actively involved in learning more about being a strong representative of the Catholics. In doing so, you will enjoy the framework of support and the resources will help your children learn invaluable life lessons. My brother used to say that the catholics have the best preparation and ceremonies to celebrate the major steps in your life - and we have found this to be true. I am 56 years old and my children are now 31, 30 and 28. I look back on their early years with pride as I too enjoyed every moment with them as children and am lucky enough to be actively involved as adults. My ONLY regret is that I didn't recognize stress as a young parent- I thought I could handle all of the pressures but in hindsight I could have said "I don't care because I emotionally can't afford to care" more often. Also - it's been said that you are as happy as you make up your mind to be and I believe if you are happy - your children will be happy. Look at each person you meet - don't look at the color of their skin or what they have - just treat them better than you would like to be treated - teach your children the same and all of you will have less stress. So...from a very happy mom to a younger happy mom -keep up your good work of caring and forming your children - you are so very blessed.Agiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06573764885238125467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112901340489536344.post-30722291047759643712011-07-13T20:25:33.526-07:002011-07-13T20:25:33.526-07:00happy end of your birthday evening
you're in f...happy end of your birthday evening<br />you're in for another great year!!!heathorockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079125591662049415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112901340489536344.post-36946634488917872462011-07-13T13:44:16.920-07:002011-07-13T13:44:16.920-07:00Hopeful, indeed! Love your reflections and hope it...Hopeful, indeed! Love your reflections and hope it's an amazing day kicking off another year of life!Blah Blah Laylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17081200913214278766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112901340489536344.post-19918208449204441962011-07-13T09:42:32.937-07:002011-07-13T09:42:32.937-07:00What a wonderful beginning to another year. Happy...What a wonderful beginning to another year. Happy Birthday and blessings on your special day.Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05758737470750841665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112901340489536344.post-78149305984482186262011-07-12T23:34:44.549-07:002011-07-12T23:34:44.549-07:00That is a wonderful birthday post! Happy (almost)...That is a wonderful birthday post! Happy (almost) Birthday! I'm sure you have something wonderful planned, and whatever it is, I hope you have a GREAT time. :) <br /><br />By the way, I am glad I can run with you too, and if you find out some amazing tips on controling anger while parenting, please feel free to teach me a few things on our jogs. ÜKatie and Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02605321441211174770noreply@blogger.com