Comments on: Balance http://www.5minutesformom.com/faithlifts/2007/10/26/balance/ Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:00:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.1 By: Terri Sue http://www.5minutesformom.com/faithlifts/2007/10/26/balance/#comment-23594 Terri Sue Fri, 26 Oct 2007 16:02:35 +0000 http://www.5minutesformom.com/faithlifts/2007/10/26/balance/#comment-23594 Great article! I love the list and the way you prioritize everything. Thank you for sharing this! Great article! I love the list and the way you prioritize everything. Thank you for sharing this!

]]> By: Jodie Wolfe http://www.5minutesformom.com/faithlifts/2007/10/26/balance/#comment-23595 Jodie Wolfe Fri, 26 Oct 2007 16:53:38 +0000 http://www.5minutesformom.com/faithlifts/2007/10/26/balance/#comment-23595 Thanks for sharing your thoughts on balance Lisa. I have found too that even when we are in the midst of difficult situations, it can be a learning ground for our kids. This past year I had some major shoulder issues. It got to the point where I was unable to do much of anything, even write. My boys, ages 16 and 13 took over a major part of the household chores. My eldest son was in charge of all of the laundry. Together they worked on dishes and keeping the house clean. They also pitched in when it came to making meals. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on balance Lisa. I have found too that even when we are in the midst of difficult situations, it can be a learning ground for our kids. This past year I had some major shoulder issues. It got to the point where I was unable to do much of anything, even write. My boys, ages 16 and 13 took over a major part of the household chores. My eldest son was in charge of all of the laundry. Together they worked on dishes and keeping the house clean. They also pitched in when it came to making meals.

]]> By: Jones Loflin http://www.5minutesformom.com/faithlifts/2007/10/26/balance/#comment-23597 Jones Loflin Fri, 26 Oct 2007 17:32:05 +0000 http://www.5minutesformom.com/faithlifts/2007/10/26/balance/#comment-23597 I like your list and appreciate that you encourage others to develop one that works for them. Most importantly, your comment at the end about "stopping to address a pressing need" is key. While a set of priorities are important, I believe having the ability to move your time and energy to meet a crisis or demanding situation is critical. If you can't be flexible you miss the opportunity to spend a few more minutes with a child who is really engaged in a subject you are teaching or who may need extra help. I like your list and appreciate that you encourage others to develop one that works for them. Most importantly, your comment at the end about “stopping to address a pressing need” is key. While a set of priorities are important, I believe having the ability to move your time and energy to meet a crisis or demanding situation is critical. If you can’t be flexible you miss the opportunity to spend a few more minutes with a child who is really engaged in a subject you are teaching or who may need extra help.

]]> By: Angie http://www.5minutesformom.com/faithlifts/2007/10/26/balance/#comment-23612 Angie Sat, 27 Oct 2007 00:38:26 +0000 http://www.5minutesformom.com/faithlifts/2007/10/26/balance/#comment-23612 This really helped me. Thanks, Lisa. You are an inspiration! This really helped me. Thanks, Lisa. You are an inspiration!

]]> By: Sisterlisa http://www.5minutesformom.com/faithlifts/2007/10/26/balance/#comment-23621 Sisterlisa Sat, 27 Oct 2007 16:32:14 +0000 http://www.5minutesformom.com/faithlifts/2007/10/26/balance/#comment-23621 Thank you all so much. I'm glad to know it has encouraged you all. Homeschooling takes time and patience and a very flexible routine. I like the word routine, rather than an actual schedule and it allows for so much for leading of the Spirit of God. Jodie, your boys sound wonderful! You must be doing a fab job raising them to be so compassionate for their mother. Thank you all so much. I’m glad to know it has encouraged you all. Homeschooling takes time and patience and a very flexible routine. I like the word routine, rather than an actual schedule and it allows for so much for leading of the Spirit of God.

Jodie, your boys sound wonderful! You must be doing a fab job raising them to be so compassionate for their mother.

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