Comments on Coming Clean: Confessions of an Imperfect Parent: Battle Fatigue

I understand where you are coming from. I have 3 d...

2011-02-02T12:36:46.504-05:00

I understand where you are coming from. I have 3 daughters, ages 29, 22, and almost 18. It has been a different world raising the youngest one! I will pray for us all! Luckily she has a good head on her shoulders, but like someone else mentioned, I wished that locking her in the house til 30 was an option!
Bernice
BTW- my oldest daughter is now my best friend, next to my hubby!

Oh Melinda, I worry about this everyday and my dau...

2011-02-01T00:11:46.682-05:00

Oh Melinda, I worry about this everyday and my daughter is only 3. I already see the things that influence her and I worry.

I'm sorry Melinda that it's hard for you and your daughter right now. Prayers for both of you. She is lucky to have you. I hope she knows that.

You are in my thoughts :)

Melinda, you're not alone! It really is a rot-...

2011-01-28T18:04:18.374-05:00

Melinda, you're not alone! It really is a rot-gut culture, and it's relentless. Praying for your courage, joy, energy and creativity to be restored as you continue the battle. Very excited to talk next week! I'll send a few times via email.

Big hugs, girl!!

M, Oh, my gosh, how i am so happy to be over "...

2011-01-27T15:58:52.884-05:00

M,
Oh, my gosh, how i am so happy to be over "those days" there is nothing worse then teenage girls, however i understand boys are getting pretty bad to, just keep the faith that you have raised your children right, i know you have.. keep the faith! :)
shelley

As a mom of now adult children, I can tell you it ...

2011-01-27T14:15:20.354-05:00

As a mom of now adult children, I can tell you it does get better. When you are in the thick of things, it is so hard to see. Just keep loving them and praying for them! will pray for you Melinda

Hang in there! It'll get better--it has to. We...

2011-01-27T00:04:29.629-05:00

Hang in there! It'll get better--it has to. We're not even to the teen years yet and I'm pulling my hair out! But seriously, I pray for you, you pray for me. Sound like a plan? I really will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

I'm a mommy to 3 little girls. And wow! So no...

2011-01-26T22:14:22.081-05:00

I'm a mommy to 3 little girls.
And wow! So not ready for the tweener years and beyond.

I want to invest in Dr. Dobson's "Bringing Up Girls", but learning from mom's who've been there/done that is the most productive thing I can do in the here and now.

Thanks for your transparency.

I am trying so hard here to keep my sanity and to ...

2011-01-26T22:09:25.724-05:00

I am trying so hard here to keep my sanity and to raise a strong, smart, and confident girl. It is very hard!!! Happy to know that there are other moms like you out there.

Absolutely praying -- for my daughter and yours. W...

2011-01-26T19:20:13.520-05:00

Absolutely praying -- for my daughter and yours. We've had some eye openers in our house recently that make me want to cut off contact with the world and keep her inside forever.

Oh dear, can't even imagine...I had boys. I th...

2011-01-26T19:06:32.805-05:00

Oh dear, can't even imagine...I had boys. I think the Lord knew what I could handle and he was right!!!

Hang in there, whether you know it or not, you're doing a great job!!

Oh, Melinda. You've been on my heart lately. ...

2011-01-26T17:12:28.985-05:00

Oh, Melinda. You've been on my heart lately.

Since I'm a total boy mom, all I can add is my mom's advice in raising me: Just love them. I'll never forget the time my dad dropped me off at a middle school dance (a big thing, since my parents didn't dance) and said, "No matter what, Babe, you'll always be my daughter."

Oh, Melinda, I remember that helpless feeling. You...

2011-01-26T17:07:03.334-05:00

Oh, Melinda, I remember that helpless feeling. You would have to be perfect not to make mistakes. It's okay to get some R&R and restock your ammo. Don't be too hard on yourself. Just pray and love.

Blessings dear friend**

Just standing in line at Wal-mart can be disgustin...

2011-01-26T15:50:45.408-05:00

Just standing in line at Wal-mart can be disgusting and discouraging. The magazines are horrific now. :O(

It does make me nervous, being a mom of 2 little g...

2011-01-26T13:32:01.152-05:00

It does make me nervous, being a mom of 2 little girls. But the best we can do is our best. With lots of prayers accompanying them, of course!

I'll be praying for you, as well! I'm terr...

2011-01-26T13:15:59.047-05:00

I'll be praying for you, as well! I'm terrified to have a daughter. I know God's in control and will help me figure stuff out, but boys feel so much safer. As one of my friends once told me, "With a boy you only have to worry about one ding-a-ling instead of every one that walks through the door." lol

Oh I do feel for you! Teenagers are so hard to ra...

2011-01-26T13:04:01.063-05:00

Oh I do feel for you! Teenagers are so hard to raise, but when you survive they do become good friends. I remember those days...
kim

I will pray for you! I can't imagine how hard ...

2011-01-26T11:23:23.200-05:00

I will pray for you! I can't imagine how hard it must be! I will find out soon enough. We have two girls. :) God bless you for your honesty and willingness to fight the good fight!