tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2501996593127787714.post5559756739367475770..comments2024-03-25T20:07:30.468-05:00Comments on Jenifer Metzger : Involved or DistantJenifer Metzgerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01347866547000559113noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2501996593127787714.post-19049188252308668462011-08-10T05:29:38.713-05:002011-08-10T05:29:38.713-05:00I am a firm believer in active listening, especial...I am a firm believer in active listening, especially when it comes to our children. They need our eye contact, head nods and verbal confirmation. I also find asking questions about the topic at hand lets my little man know I am, in fact, listening to his every word.<br />Thank you for this word today!Stefanie Brownhttp://www.upliftingwordsonline.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2501996593127787714.post-52662756251937796212011-08-09T20:18:41.266-05:002011-08-09T20:18:41.266-05:00When I had children at home I was both, like yours...When I had children at home I was both, like yourself. But for the first nine years I was a working mom and my life was very chaotic, I was just hoping to survive each day. Then as a single mom I was both again, but I really tried both times to be involved, I realized that my kids were growing up much too fast.<br />Once I married my sweet husband I was much more involved and was free in my mind and with my time to spend much more time with my daughter, my son was gone to live with his dad.<br />Life can be difficult, children don't understand that, but they certainly feel it. Our being involved helps them through the difficult times, I have found. But, I have been a very involved grandma. It helps that I am still young, I have the energy to jog along side of them as they bike and spend time playing in the park. I know now how quickly children grow up and are gone. MUCH too quickly.<br />A very good question.<br />Hugs, CindyCindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05984727854409721822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2501996593127787714.post-77446132739756711492011-08-09T19:54:50.165-05:002011-08-09T19:54:50.165-05:00Well, I have tears in my eyes so that probably tel...Well, I have tears in my eyes so that probably tells you what kind of parent I am. If I've said, "In one more minute..." Once, I've said it a thousand times. There will come a time when my kids won't want anything to do with me and I'll miss this.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14126126437976274614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2501996593127787714.post-72462602342910735102011-08-09T17:37:57.048-05:002011-08-09T17:37:57.048-05:00This really spoke to me today. My heart wants to ...This really spoke to me today. My heart wants to be involved 100% but there are definitely days it doesn't happen. Reminders like this sure help me stay focused. Thank you! <br /><br />CarolCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05411867603815132198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2501996593127787714.post-51569758211602897172011-08-09T16:54:42.115-05:002011-08-09T16:54:42.115-05:00Thanks for the reminder to be more involved. Somet...Thanks for the reminder to be more involved. Sometimes, I can get so wrapped up in the computer, time has just flown by. Going to say Good-bye for now & go see what the kids are up too!Everyday Oils with Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16909274752682877015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2501996593127787714.post-43726470641594577172011-08-09T16:02:57.117-05:002011-08-09T16:02:57.117-05:00Like many of the others, I am both. I want to be ...Like many of the others, I am both. I want to be 100% involved all of the time, but it doesn't always happen. I want to stay at home with my kiddos, be the homeschooling mommy, making my own bread...but that's not how it is for me right now. So I do my best, with His help!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09463134683154047126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2501996593127787714.post-64901934302917474932011-08-09T14:13:22.133-05:002011-08-09T14:13:22.133-05:00I certainly do my best to be an involved father to...I certainly do my best to be an involved father to my kids, but like you do fall into the "distant" category now and again.<br /><br />Great encouragement and a wonderful reminder!<br /><br />Have a Blessed Day!Phather Phil Malmstromhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13381497588682411499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2501996593127787714.post-40485992683520757792011-08-09T10:47:52.230-05:002011-08-09T10:47:52.230-05:00I loved this! Thank you for sharing. I am passin...I loved this! Thank you for sharing. I am passing this along!!<br /><br />lisa<br />thepearsonfamilee.blogspot.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2501996593127787714.post-7791536518996281952011-08-09T09:56:46.975-05:002011-08-09T09:56:46.975-05:00I can really relate to what Heidi said! I think I...I can really relate to what Heidi said! I think I have been both distant and involved. But I want to be more involved with all my kids.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06523429758131664355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2501996593127787714.post-56361127012595105572011-08-09T08:18:02.559-05:002011-08-09T08:18:02.559-05:00I think I'm both. I'm definitely in a plac...I think I'm both. I'm definitely in a place where I'm feeling distant right now. We've been playing in the pool together a lot... I'm ready to sit in the shade and watch! This was great encouragement for me as we go home tomorrow and homeschool is around the corner for us too! I think sometimes as a homeschool mom, I feel so involved doing school that during play time I become distant. Wonderful post :)Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12591157899056614985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2501996593127787714.post-47993760982049688082011-08-09T07:41:44.836-05:002011-08-09T07:41:44.836-05:00Hi Jenifer - far too often I have been a distant p...Hi Jenifer - far too often I have been a distant parent. I praise God though that one can keep trying and make new bonds with them even though, in my case, they are teenagers.<br />God bless<br />TracyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com