tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post1591134864460972969..comments2023-09-30T10:51:00.684-04:00Comments on Monica Wilkinson: Quiet WorkMonica Wilkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17235919587298518908noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-73919352878189343802019-01-06T17:05:40.716-05:002019-01-06T17:05:40.716-05:00Love you so much, dear sister! Thank you for shari...Love you so much, dear sister! Thank you for sharing these thoughts. Praying for restorative quiet for all of us!*carrie*https://www.blogger.com/profile/10545859613596796648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-22605368956295089322019-01-04T17:30:38.730-05:002019-01-04T17:30:38.730-05:00Hi Monica,
I have been reading your blog since you...Hi Monica,<br />I have been reading your blog since you started it I think. I have never commented before. But felt I needed to. I have girls you and your sister's ages. I have enjoyed reading and seeing what is happening with your families. Miss seeing Carrie's blog.<br /><br />I am your parent's age. I, of course,read of your Dad illness. Rejoiced when he ran and was saddened to see his decline.<br /><br />My thoughts now are of your mom. My husband has been 5 years on chemo. I can't hardly think about 10. My thoughts go often to the place your mom is now in and I wonder how she will handle and face all that there is. My prayers for her. <br /><br />I know there is a great book written my Miriam Neff that she may find helpful. <br /><br />I'm sure with two daughters to come along side her she will feel loved and cherished. <br /><br />Prayers for all of you..........Nina ninarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17368115162533346875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-35271045742876325752019-01-04T13:30:10.422-05:002019-01-04T13:30:10.422-05:00Hi,
My name is Shirley and I am visiting from Mari...Hi,<br />My name is Shirley and I am visiting from Marilyn's blog.<br /><br />I enjoyed visiting here today and encourage you to keep seeking the quiet and rest your heart is in need of.<br /><br />I think so many of us today are one heart with you and long for slower more meaningful and rested lives.<br /><br />God bless you as you journey through this New Year.<br /><br />Shirley<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-57337873461076557582019-01-04T09:34:52.631-05:002019-01-04T09:34:52.631-05:00What about headphones for the kids? Do they have ...What about headphones for the kids? Do they have devices where they could listen to the radio/podcasts, etc without you needing to hear it? I understand your need for quiet. I am the same. I love people, but I need my alone time. Our kids are all grown and our boys have been home from college for the past three weeks. I love them and I miss them but I am desperate for my house to be calm and quiet again! I was soo dreading the empty nest, and the first few weeks were hard, but God has an amazing way of making you appreciate every season of life. And I've learned to love our empty nest!Jennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-70426841908462663742019-01-04T08:40:38.985-05:002019-01-04T08:40:38.985-05:00As an introvert, quiet is my friend. I have to ha...As an introvert, quiet is my friend. I have to have that quiet, down time mentally and to recharge so I am present for my family. Too much noise, activity, and stress are things that send my over the edge. <br /><br />We still have quiet time after lunch. Each day it looks different depending on what is happening. Some days it can last for a couple of hours, but most days it's a short half hour. No radio, television and no talking (well, minimal at least). Sometimes I will get on the computer or read. I've even been known to close my eyes for a few.<br /><br />Megan can read or have electronic time. She usually goes to her room and lays in bed or will lay quietly on the couch in the same room with me. I think it is something that both of us need so we can rest mentally, recharge and be ready for the afternoon. Wendihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02547001714523524390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-71426047572746264592019-01-04T08:18:14.834-05:002019-01-04T08:18:14.834-05:00Monica, I pray that you will receive the quiet and...Monica, I pray that you will receive the quiet and healing your soul longs for. You have been through a lot in the past decade; you need a time of healing and restoration. <br /><br />As far as the radio--I feel the same way with having a TV on as background noise. I love quiet too. Mary Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03129793790973176351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-13660452909064272142019-01-04T07:50:12.642-05:002019-01-04T07:50:12.642-05:00Throughout all the years I homeschooled my daughte...Throughout all the years I homeschooled my daughter, one hour of "quiet" in the afternoon was a necessity for me/us. It was still "school" for them, but we each engaged in activities that could be done alone, such as reading from a book on their book list for the year (I always tried to make sure it was one of the enjoyable titles), or "quiet" handcrafts such as crocheting, cross stitching or knitting. Sometimes I would allow them to be in the same room together, just not with me. :). But that didn't always work, as fights would sometimes still break out, they would become loud, etc. But there are plenty of "quiet academics" that could be assigned, art, music (listening to a classical piece with earphones), audio books (with earphones), etc. I think it's perfectly doable to have an hour apart each day and still feel that you aren't sacrificing valuable academic time! I know you'll find a way! **HUGS**.Kimberly Lottmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11345429705342384519noreply@blogger.com