tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242624993628806583.post3655877778372662831..comments2019-06-07T15:34:40.265-06:00Comments on through the looking glass: contentment.camille nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01899162307159896474noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242624993628806583.post-62090389289299552252011-03-18T07:18:56.643-06:002011-03-18T07:18:56.643-06:00I know my comment is late. Gosh, that's what h...I know my comment is late. Gosh, that's what having a baby does to ya! You're just late to comment! But, I wanted to know that I resonate with so much of what you wrote in this post. Even though Im not far far away in England, I understand the longing to be with family, and familiarity, and just...home. And I TOTALLY understand not having the money to buy the things you feel so entitled to have. Wow do I understand that. When I left my job to stay at home, we knew it'd be a sacrifice...but I never thought it would actually meant we dont have ANY money to go on dates! Really, ben?! How can i LIVE without my coffee dates?! And I thought I knew what contentment was, simply because I can shop contentedly at the sale racks. Wow. God is really moving and working in your heart! Thanks for sharing! There really are so many young couples that are going through this gut-wrenching time of realizing that life isn't what we've always expected, and that God meets us in our despair and longing. Thanks again. :)The Winkler'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17491813679942230983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242624993628806583.post-12437900377821470362011-02-19T14:45:20.232-07:002011-02-19T14:45:20.232-07:00Can we Skype? I want to see your face & talk ...Can we Skype? I want to see your face & talk with you. I love you & I am right here praying with you & for you. Look for us- suttonsinchicago is our handle I think...do people call it a handle? Oh geez.Kirrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13087806734364787042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242624993628806583.post-79365320006361506872011-02-18T12:25:29.096-07:002011-02-18T12:25:29.096-07:00Hey cousin- hang in there! At our training for mov...Hey cousin- hang in there! At our training for moving overseas last summer they warned us that the 4-6 month mark is the hardest for adjusting to your new culture and surroundings so what you are experiencing right now is completely normal. Find small ways to make it feelmore like home celebrate small victories and enjoy Kati's visit this weekend. Is there anything I can send with her that will help? In Christ-amyAmy chinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242624993628806583.post-70547051495916722672011-02-18T10:07:46.910-07:002011-02-18T10:07:46.910-07:00I totally relate to this, too. That's honestl...I totally relate to this, too. That's honestly how I felt when I moved to Chicago from North Carolina. Everything was different - the weather, the lack of true, close friends, the pace, the attitudes, the culture, even the way people talked! (yes, that doesn't require moving to a different country, which caught me off guard). It took a few years for me to finally feel "at home" here. But now I LOVE it. Even the weather, though I still have my S.A.D. days, too. Over time I finally realized, this is where God wants me for now, for a reason! Once I discovered that reason, which only took a bit of asking Him, I really settled into contentment here. I don't feel content every day, but it's becoming more and more my attitude as I begin to flourish in the calling He's given me in Chicago. I know He has a purpose for you in London, too! Just keep seeking Him and I know He'll show you... <br /><br />I wish I could send you a hamburger, but know you have my prayers! :)Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15733282594354901791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242624993628806583.post-63454708743478826542011-02-18T09:29:56.862-07:002011-02-18T09:29:56.862-07:00I love you so much and can relate to so much of wh...I love you so much and can relate to so much of what you are saying.... i think you feel like that no matter where you move to but moving to a diferent culture def adds to it. Hang in there love. Keep fighting and pushing through. You are so strong and I admire so much about you!!!!Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15897660498387683864noreply@blogger.com