Comments on: A Double Challenge from Elizabeth Pantley…

By: melody

melody — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 16:14:57 +0000

WOW, it’s like you smacked me on the head with this one. I have been working really hard in this aspect of my life…truly being in the moment during my time with God and my sons. Deep breaths and much prayer have been needed, but what a difference it makes in life when I stop the muli-tasking and concentrate on the moment.

By: Lori - Queen of Dirty Laundry

Lori - Queen of Dirty Laundry — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 20:25:25 +0000

Thanks for such an eye-opening post. Just what I need right now.

By: KC

KC — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 21:04:45 +0000

Thank you, This was just the reminded I needed today. Lately I find myself doing just that, looking at the clock and thinking about this or that.

Thanks.

By: Jennifer, Snapshot

Jennifer, Snapshot — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 23:18:55 +0000

Oh, I too am guilty on both accounts–with my children, and in my time/attention to God. Great applications here.

By: jess

jess — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 23:39:25 +0000

thank you for this, janice. i read this, shut my computer, and spent the next ten minutes singing with my two year old. jess

By: Colleen (My Baby and More)

Colleen (My Baby and More) — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 02:24:55 +0000

I completely agree. Staying in the moment is very hard for me as well. Thanks for the post, as always Janice!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 03:42:30 +0000

I’ll definitely be more involved with my kids tomorrow. Dishes (and blogging) can wait!

By: Kathleen Marie

Kathleen Marie — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 14:48:41 +0000

I recall years ago reading an article and in the photo a child was turning the face of his Mother toward him. My daughter Tara would do the same to me. If she was talking or we were playing she would turn my face toward hers if she thought I was distracted.

I discovered that looking into my children’s eyes really helped to keep me focused on them. I would also turn the ringer to my phone off for a time so as to not be distracted by incoming calls. Most of us do have an answering machine.

My little granddaughter definitely wants my attention when she is here so I will close the office door so I do look at my computer as I walk by - It seems to lull me toward it at times.

Thanks for a great post. ☺

By: Steph Stargell

Steph Stargell — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 01:52:12 +0000

I love this post. I am trying to “Praise Him First” every morning, and TRYING to “be in the moment” with my kids and my hubby. It is a struggle with two big kids and a toddler - can’t hold all three’s attention at the same time. Thanks for sharing from your heart!