I loved this!! In the last few months I have been learning what you are now teaching Hildegaard. I used to ignore my feelings, bury them under a mound of food, or discount them. I am now sitting with my feelings and reminding myself that my feelings are valid but not always informed. I have to balance my feelings with facts. This blogpost reminded me that the strong feelings of the last couple of days are just fine and I can sit with them while evaluating them through the lens of truth. Love what you write and I'm so glad I signed up for your substack!!
Rachel, when I read these I thank God for the gift you are to your daughter and to all of us who get to benefit from your words. Keep it up, mama! You’re doing such a great job. Thank you for reminding us all the truth about our feelings. I’m sure I’ll be passing this wisdom on to even my 20 year old baby :)
I loved this!! In the last few months I have been learning what you are now teaching Hildegaard. I used to ignore my feelings, bury them under a mound of food, or discount them. I am now sitting with my feelings and reminding myself that my feelings are valid but not always informed. I have to balance my feelings with facts. This blogpost reminded me that the strong feelings of the last couple of days are just fine and I can sit with them while evaluating them through the lens of truth. Love what you write and I'm so glad I signed up for your substack!!
I feel like I am still learning this as well! Thank you for this note, Mary!
Just stumbled across your substack and love these letters!
Thank you, Olivia!
I miss you Rachel! Love your writings! Hilde is such a blessed little girl to have you for her Mommy!
I miss you too, Barb! I hope you had a lovely Easter!
Rachel, when I read these I thank God for the gift you are to your daughter and to all of us who get to benefit from your words. Keep it up, mama! You’re doing such a great job. Thank you for reminding us all the truth about our feelings. I’m sure I’ll be passing this wisdom on to even my 20 year old baby :)
You are such an encouragement, friend. Your sons are lucky to have you for a mom!