tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7036528759304766052.post7198139274465980368..comments2023-12-01T05:25:13.023-06:00Comments on The Joyful Johnsons: What's The Rush?Roanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15267573890805062760noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7036528759304766052.post-84483954311640046592009-10-10T13:24:20.236-05:002009-10-10T13:24:20.236-05:00Advice I need to take to heart! I'm very type...Advice I need to take to heart! I'm very type A and also tend to rush, rush, rush myself and my kids. I joke (sort of) that when my boys are at the Air Force Academy (see, I've already planned their futures and they're 10 and 3)they won't think it rigid, at all. I left Bible study the other day with my 5 kids in tow and prided myself that all 5 of us were loaded up and out of there while my friend was still getting her 1 kid in the car. My husband has to remind me sometimes to slow down and sit down for a minute. I'm not good at this, but you're right I need to take the time to make sure there's a smile on my face. I don't want to be the family drill sargent even though I hear myself shouting things like, "move out" or "load up". Thanks for the encouragement!Celeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04958942308350578991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7036528759304766052.post-45558469739169309452009-10-08T17:44:34.833-05:002009-10-08T17:44:34.833-05:00Love this post! Very encouraging!
Years ago, as I...Love this post! Very encouraging!<br /><br />Years ago, as I was rushing the kids into the van to get to a lesson, Logan asked, "Momma, are we in a hurry." I looked at him and said, "Yes! We're always in a hurry so you never have to ask that question again!" I had too many things on my plate - things I had put there, not God. <br />First, I learned to say, "No." Just because no one else will do it, doesn't mean you should. Maybe there was someone else God has for this task, who just hadn't been asked yet. Are we keeping others from serving by always saying yes. I have found that you are asked to do more things just because it is easier to ask someone who usually says yes. I am guilty of the same thing- Oh, I'll ask her she always says yes! Easier! <br />Also, there are just times when things have "run their course." God has something better, if we'll just not look at things with a "but we've always done that" attitude. This does not mean don't contribute! If you and/or your family are "taking" from a program/group/whatever, then "give back." Just go to God for guidance as to how He would have you serve. <br />We also down-sized our outside activities, lessons, duties, etc. Things became so much more calm, and I have really enjoyed the last few years with my kids so much more. <br />Have I learned my lesson? No, I've ended up with the fullest plate I've had in a while this year. Some things just take repeat lessons! :)<br />Thanks again, Roan!!Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08545842784272811865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7036528759304766052.post-66368369620639398902009-10-08T14:47:44.363-05:002009-10-08T14:47:44.363-05:00This is sooo me! Thanks for sharing. I am consta...This is sooo me! Thanks for sharing. I am constantly reminding myself to slow down and then asking myself where the day went!Vince and Shawnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13489062305261397524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7036528759304766052.post-21670886902790458902009-10-06T17:26:47.666-05:002009-10-06T17:26:47.666-05:00So, is it weird that I teared up reading this? :)...So, is it weird that I teared up reading this? :) Thanks for everything you do! You are such an example of service to others!Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02237289855693957253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7036528759304766052.post-76637941811345922212009-10-06T10:07:02.402-05:002009-10-06T10:07:02.402-05:00Loved and needed this post! I am going to take it ...Loved and needed this post! I am going to take it slower today and smile a lot!!!Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11543475336357096464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7036528759304766052.post-69730829937140105422009-10-06T09:39:02.516-05:002009-10-06T09:39:02.516-05:00Yes, exactly. My parents were rushers. Sometimes...Yes, exactly. My parents were rushers. Sometimes my hubby can be a rusher. Sometimes I can also. BUT I'm learning as I get older to slow down and enjoy life!! Great post!Lois Christensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04769791435665904180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7036528759304766052.post-42920934622434458562009-10-06T09:02:15.156-05:002009-10-06T09:02:15.156-05:00'forget to smile'. Exactly... thanks for ...'forget to smile'. Exactly... thanks for this reminder. Have a super week. Laura at By the Bushelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01756969603697972860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7036528759304766052.post-28718762723299202112009-10-06T08:21:26.913-05:002009-10-06T08:21:26.913-05:00Roan! You are just so precious gal! Thanks for s...Roan! You are just so precious gal! Thanks for sharing this great advice and encouragement!<br />I love your honesty, and your joyful heart that gives God the glory!! I end up rushing because I don't plan my time as well as I should and that is one of the things I want to address with you. I'm doing better, but still need lots of improvement! I'll get back with ya soon!<br />Love and hugs,<br />BeckyBECKYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10272099392249278847noreply@blogger.com