THE SATURDAY EVENING BLOG POST, vol. 2, issue 4

Posted on April 30, 2010 by elizabeth

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Welcome to THE SATURDAY EVENING BLOG POST!
This is where bloggers gather on the first Saturday of each  month
to share their latest and greatest blog posts!
This month we're featuring our favorite posts from March and April.
Yes, this means you can post TWO links! YAY!

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I'll begin by sharing my two favorite posts. March was a very difficult month for me. However, sometimes difficult seasons of life help clarify future choices. This is what happened when I finally realized why I'm probably a bad candidate for homeschooling.  In April, I finally admitted to myself (and you) that I'm burned out and am losing the joy of mothering. I chose these posts because I think they mark a positive change in my willingness to be honest with myself and others. From the overwhelming response, I can sense that my being real with you helped you feel safe to be real with yourself, too. And that makes me so happy because we're building a little supportive community, here. YAY!

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Now it's YOUR TURN! 

Here's how to participate:

  1. pick one of YOUR posts from the past month. Insert a link to that specific post (not just your home page) in The Mister Linky form here on my blog.
  2. compose a new post at your site with a link back here so your readers can participate, too. The more the merrier–it's always fun to discover new blogs!

THE SATURDAY EVENING BLOG POST is a celebration of family-friendly art, so please no links to products or giveaways. I'm looking forward to reading your submissions! Enjoy!

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  • http://www.blessedisthekingdom.com Fr. Christian Mathis

    I know you are saying that we can post two links, but I am sticking with this one. I hope folks might take a look at March posts too, but I really like the fact that this recent post engaged people. Thanks for hosting EE!

  • http://faithandfood.morizot.net/ Scott Morizot

    I’m posting one link from April, but I mention how I struggled to pick just one in the Saturday Evening Blog Post post I just published on my blog. For a variety of reasons, the post I chose was both a challenge to write and particularly meaningful to me.

  • http://www.emergingmummy.com Sarah@EmergingMummy

    I just rounded them all up in the one post, EE. Hope that’s okay? Glad you’re keeping this going – I love to read through and find new friends.

  • http://www.updatemystatus.blogspot.com Mama Bean

    I posted a TMI Tuesday link from April about the Trials and Tribulations haha of finding good nursing apparel. Thanks for hosting the party!

  • http://kaci-jo.blogspot.com/2010/04/letter-to-my-mom-part-i.html Kaci

    I posted my engagement story. I wrote it out as a letter to my mom who passed away four months ago.

  • http://missprissygraceann.blogspot.com Stephanie

    I’m posting about how God just continues to shape my heart through the relationships around me.

  • http://thinkinggrounds.blogspot.com Christian H

    G’day.
    As per those above, I’m linking to one post here, but on that post I link to my two favourites. That works, eh?

  • MV

    I’ve had fun reading everyone’s posts so far. Thanks for hosting Elizabeth! (btw, this is how I originally found your site)

    Since I just started my blog, I feel pretty silly about what I have to share, but I’m done with sitting back because I feel silly.

    Have a great weekend!

  • http://acts17verse28.blogspot.com NCSue

    Hi -

    I chose to post two posts because I think they were both current and – for vastly different reasons – important. The first refers to a priest who exemplifies the giving spirit of our Lord, and the second shows someone whose decisions have some terrible ramifications. I hope you’ll read them both, and I thank you for hosting this Saturday Evening Blog Post.

  • http://ConvertJournal.com George @ Convert Journal

    Elizabeth, this is such a good idea. It is a worthwhile exercise for me to look over a whole month’s posts, weigh them against each other, and choose one to highlight. It is sort of “if you had to choose only one…”

    For March I went with a post I did on a myth – that we worship Saints. For April I chose my explanation of the Mass. As a recent convert myself, my blog is generally focused toward non-Catholics who have an interest in Catholicism.

    Thank you for organizing this.

  • http://semicrunchymama.wordpress.com Crystal @ Semi-Crunchy Mama

    Thank you for hosting this. I just went back and reread your linked posts. Thank you for your honesty. I don’t comment much (I need to work on that!) but you’ve helped me so much more than you could imagine over the past month or so, in working on letting go of that unattainable “Super-Mommy” ideal, and to be more honest with myself as well.

  • http://www.wellgroundedlife.com Lisa @ WellGrounded Life

    Elizabeth,

    I’m fairly new to your blog, but have been so moved by your recent posts sharing the fragile time you’ve had recently.

    I can so completely relate to your experience– my break down/break through came after my second one..reading your posts I can’t keep the tears from streaming down, it feels so incredible to know others have felt the lows (not happy you are feeling the lows, but find comfort in the connection) and seeing what the Lord is doing in your life an heart.

    He is caring for His precious daughter and building you up in wisdom and strength. Isn’t it amazing to know there is a bigger plan. My prayers are with you that you feel deeply His love every step of the way!

    Blessings,
    Lisa

  • http://www.thegreenlife05.blogspot.com stephanie

    I read all the time but rarely comment. I had my own mama-breakdown about a year and a half ago. So much of what you say reminds me of that time (though I only had two children, not five). In the end, mine made me a better mother, though that seemed impossible at the time. Thanks for your honesty.

    And thanks for hosting the carnival.

  • http://pastorleanne.wordpress.com Leanne

    I’m posting one that I wrote on the anniversary of my grandfather’s passing away – lessons I learned on God’s grace. Enjoy, and thanks for doing this!!!!

  • http://ayoungmomsmusings.blogspot.com/ Young Mom

    Thank you for hosting! I always enjoy reading your posts.

  • http://thisheavenlylife.blogspot.com Sarah @ This Heavenly Life

    I’m so thankful that you host this carnival! I love clicking around reading the best of the best :) Thank you, and have a great weekend!

  • http://quiveringdaughters.blogspot.com Hillary

    Thank you for hosting this, Elizabeth! You’re awesome!!

  • http://www.lovelettertomykids.blogspot.com Kim D.

    Just found your blog recently and it is so great! God bless you, Elizabeth!!

  • http://profile.typepad.com/kansasbob Kansas Bob

    I am posting my testimony and remembering that time in 1975 when my wife was healed of blindness.

  • http://sneakpeekatme.com Janis @ Sneak Peek At Me

    What an awesome collection of stories. Diving in right now!

  • http://profile.typepad.com/kansasbob Kansas Bob

    Also posting something educational from March about Devics Disease.. a very rare neurological syndrome.

  • http://musings--aloud.blogspot.com Leah

    I just found your blog through Quivering Daughters. I look forward to looking around and enjoying your writing! :-)

  • http://jennysminute.blogspot.com/ Jenny

    Thank you for the invitation to post two of our favorites. This is my first time participating. I look forward to visiting all the entries!

  • http://www.earnestcounsel.blogspot.com Erin

    My favorite from this month is my first ever blog post! Glad to finally participate in the ranks of bloggers I love and have been reading for years. Thanks for the opportunity to share!

  • http://www.madamerubies.com Heather

    I love this. Thank you for doing this. Today is the first time in ages I have read blogs just to read blogs. For FUN. *grins*

  • http://ilovelaundry.wordpress.com Hope

    I love your blog- thanks for being so honest and open. So good…

  • http://southeasternliterarytourisminitiative.blogspot.com/ Patrick Miller

    Your writing is great! So glad to have discovered you.

  • http://livelifeartfully.blogspot.com Jenn @ Live Art.fully

    Thank you for hosting this, Elizabeth. I’ve never participated in this type of thing before, so this was a great opportunity.

  • http://www.thatmom.com thatmom

    Thanks for the plethora of great reading!!!!!