Comments on: MOMS ROCK EVERY SINGLE DAY! http://denisemira.com/blog/2008/05/11/moms-rock-every-single-day/ “Ordinary is not good enough. Normal will not change the world. We are No Ordinary People, created by No Ordinary God, for No Ordinary Purpose. I refuse to live a Beige life, carrying out Business As Usual. Boring. I choose to live an adventure as a daughter of the King of Kings. I invite you to join me! It won’t always be pretty, but it will be genuine, and we will have an impact where we live.” Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:37:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Denise http://denisemira.com/blog/2008/05/11/moms-rock-every-single-day/#comment-241 Denise Sat, 24 May 2008 04:57:15 +0000 http://denisemira.com/blog/2008/05/11/moms-rock-every-single-day/#comment-241 Helloooooo Dave and Shannon! It's been ages..it's great to have you stopping by and sharing with us here on the blog. Trust all is well for you as you faithfully lead your local congregation. Thanks so much for serving! Every blessing, Denise Helloooooo Dave and Shannon! It’s been ages..it’s great to have you stopping by and sharing with us here on the blog. Trust all is well for you as you faithfully lead your local congregation. Thanks so much for serving!
Every blessing,
Denise

]]> By: Shannon http://denisemira.com/blog/2008/05/11/moms-rock-every-single-day/#comment-233 Shannon Fri, 23 May 2008 04:28:03 +0000 http://denisemira.com/blog/2008/05/11/moms-rock-every-single-day/#comment-233 Mother's Day... always being on a Sunday... gets overlooked for me personally all the time. This particular year our wedding anniversary fell on this day so that superseded Mother's Day as well. Dave says a big hello!! Mother’s Day… always being on a Sunday… gets overlooked for me personally all the time. This particular year our wedding anniversary fell on this day so that superseded Mother’s Day as well.

Dave says a big hello!!

]]> By: Heidi Saunders http://denisemira.com/blog/2008/05/11/moms-rock-every-single-day/#comment-208 Heidi Saunders Wed, 14 May 2008 21:18:29 +0000 http://denisemira.com/blog/2008/05/11/moms-rock-every-single-day/#comment-208 Denise, thanks for your thoughts about Mother's Day. It is good to hear from a Godly woman that it is okay to not to expect a "big party". I know that my family loves me anyway! Denise, thanks for your thoughts about Mother’s Day. It is good to hear from a Godly woman that it is okay to not to expect a “big party”. I know that my family loves me anyway!

]]> By: emily http://denisemira.com/blog/2008/05/11/moms-rock-every-single-day/#comment-197 emily Tue, 13 May 2008 14:38:48 +0000 http://denisemira.com/blog/2008/05/11/moms-rock-every-single-day/#comment-197 I celebrated my first Mothers Day this year. I really enjoyed it...not that i got big gifts or flowers (though my sweet husband did spoil me with an awesome homemade card) but I like that America pauses for a moment to celebrate and recognize mothers. Granted, America should probably stop every day and celebrate mothers! :) Sure, I know it's commercialized (every holiday has become commercialized! sad but true.)...but i think the heart of it is sweet. I really enjoyed the extra lovin! :) I celebrated my first Mothers Day this year. I really enjoyed it…not that i got big gifts or flowers (though my sweet husband did spoil me with an awesome homemade card) but I like that America pauses for a moment to celebrate and recognize mothers. Granted, America should probably stop every day and celebrate mothers! :) Sure, I know it’s commercialized (every holiday has become commercialized! sad but true.)…but i think the heart of it is sweet. I really enjoyed the extra lovin! :)

]]> By: Stephanie Nelson http://denisemira.com/blog/2008/05/11/moms-rock-every-single-day/#comment-194 Stephanie Nelson Mon, 12 May 2008 21:16:04 +0000 http://denisemira.com/blog/2008/05/11/moms-rock-every-single-day/#comment-194 Thank you for this post, Denise! I had an all-day internal battle yesterday since it was my first Mother's Day and I KNOW the right way to think about it but my flesh was screaming "BUT I want what I want and I want it MY way!" I had a few emotional spin-outs and had to go back and apologize to my husband who did remember the holiday AND get me flowers and brought me a Starbucks treat and a little gift and a card from him AND a card from our baby! Wow how selfish can I get? I just didn't have my guard up and I bought into the lies of our culture via the devil. I will be prepared next year on Mother's Day! Hmmm...maybe I'll even surprise my husband and get HIM a gift to safeguard against selfishness. :) Thank you for this post, Denise! I had an all-day internal battle yesterday since it was my first Mother’s Day and I KNOW the right way to think about it but my flesh was screaming “BUT I want what I want and I want it MY way!” I had a few emotional spin-outs and had to go back and apologize to my husband who did remember the holiday AND get me flowers and brought me a Starbucks treat and a little gift and a card from him AND a card from our baby! Wow how selfish can I get? I just didn’t have my guard up and I bought into the lies of our culture via the devil. I will be prepared next year on Mother’s Day! Hmmm…maybe I’ll even surprise my husband and get HIM a gift to safeguard against selfishness. :)

]]> By: Denise http://denisemira.com/blog/2008/05/11/moms-rock-every-single-day/#comment-192 Denise Mon, 12 May 2008 16:59:29 +0000 http://denisemira.com/blog/2008/05/11/moms-rock-every-single-day/#comment-192 Hi Jen, You certainly have your hands full - what a blessed woman you are! I completely understand feeling like a schmuck...more times than I can count - especially now that my oldest 3 are grown and on their own and at tender moments I'll recall my failures and have regrets...but I must refuse to live in them and I'm so grateful for God's amazing grace and love and He does fill in the gaps we miss. Thank you for popping in and generously encouraging me and all the other schmucks who stop by to read your honest mom-thoughts. May God's grace fall ALL OVER YOU today!!!!!!!! In His love, Denise Hi Jen,
You certainly have your hands full - what a blessed woman you are! I completely understand feeling like a schmuck…more times than I can count - especially now that my oldest 3 are grown and on their own and at tender moments I’ll recall my failures and have regrets…but I must refuse to live in them and I’m so grateful for God’s amazing grace and love and He does fill in the gaps we miss. Thank you for popping in and generously encouraging me and all the other schmucks who stop by to read your honest mom-thoughts. May God’s grace fall ALL OVER YOU today!!!!!!!!
In His love,
Denise

]]> By: Jen Sarginson http://denisemira.com/blog/2008/05/11/moms-rock-every-single-day/#comment-190 Jen Sarginson Mon, 12 May 2008 05:54:12 +0000 http://denisemira.com/blog/2008/05/11/moms-rock-every-single-day/#comment-190 Hi Denise, I SOOO appreciate you and your light-hearted, loving, convicting way in which you say things! I was given your book about a year ago from my good friend (Kristy Crum-a mutual friend). I am mom to four boys and one little princess and I LOVE your book! I am buying several copies tonight to hand out to other friends! There's been many times, I wanted to hand my copy to someone, but selfishly hung on to it. I feel like a schmuck at the end of this wonderful day for the self-pity I bought into today and guilt I put upon my children. I bought into the "custom-imposed culture" and expected my children to have a little deeper thanks than just "thanks for always cooking for us and teaching us the things you have". What the heck was I thinking! Your email today really brought conviction to realize the love my kids show me EVERYDAY of the week and I refuse to take my time with them for granted! Thanks for your wisdom and encouragement! Bless you and this ministry! Hi Denise,

I SOOO appreciate you and your light-hearted, loving, convicting way in which you say things! I was given your book about a year ago from my good friend (Kristy Crum-a mutual friend). I am mom to four boys and one little princess and I LOVE your book! I am buying several copies tonight to hand out to other friends! There’s been many times, I wanted to hand my copy to someone, but selfishly hung on to it.

I feel like a schmuck at the end of this wonderful day for the self-pity I bought into today and guilt I put upon my children. I bought into the “custom-imposed culture” and expected my children to have a little deeper thanks than just “thanks for always cooking for us and teaching us the things you have”. What the heck was I thinking! Your email today really brought conviction to realize the love my kids show me EVERYDAY of the week and I refuse to take my time with them for granted! Thanks for your wisdom and encouragement! Bless you and this ministry!

]]> By: Denise http://denisemira.com/blog/2008/05/11/moms-rock-every-single-day/#comment-188 Denise Sun, 11 May 2008 17:58:36 +0000 http://denisemira.com/blog/2008/05/11/moms-rock-every-single-day/#comment-188 Hi Annie, Thanks for sharing your heart so honestly. I know what it is to have to 'process' as God's promptings come my way. It's often painful. But, I think we have to be encouraged that He is bringing us something new and fresh while being gracious with ourselves as we move from the 'real' place we're living into the 'ideal' that He wants for us. There is no condemnation! Receive His grace today, In His Love, Denise Hi Annie,
Thanks for sharing your heart so honestly. I know what it is to have to ‘process’ as God’s promptings come my way. It’s often painful. But, I think we have to be encouraged that He is bringing us something new and fresh while being gracious with ourselves as we move from the ‘real’ place we’re living into the ‘ideal’ that He wants for us. There is no condemnation! Receive His grace today,
In His Love,
Denise

]]> By: Annie http://denisemira.com/blog/2008/05/11/moms-rock-every-single-day/#comment-187 Annie Sun, 11 May 2008 13:27:40 +0000 http://denisemira.com/blog/2008/05/11/moms-rock-every-single-day/#comment-187 Hi Denise, Happy Mom's Day to you too! I am a little like you and don't put too much value in the actual hallmark day. With a sick family all week and my husband working this weekend, it felt so good to say to him yesterday, "Don't EVEN do anything just so it's something on Sunday!" I've been following your blog for awhile now and just yesterday finished "No Ordinary Child" that a friend had loaned to me. Still processing. Feeling convicted because I am that parent who desires more, but feel a little lacking at the moment! Thanks for the great inspirations and insights! I will be on my knees in a new way! Take care, Annie Holt Hi Denise,
Happy Mom’s Day to you too! I am a little like you and don’t put too much value in the actual hallmark day. With a sick family all week and my husband working this weekend, it felt so good to say to him yesterday, “Don’t EVEN do anything just so it’s something on Sunday!”
I’ve been following your blog for awhile now and just yesterday finished “No Ordinary Child” that a friend had loaned to me. Still processing. Feeling convicted because I am that parent who desires more, but feel a little lacking at the moment! Thanks for the great inspirations and insights! I will be on my knees in a new way!
Take care,
Annie Holt

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