tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25214920.post4641579124673910313..comments2023-09-26T02:04:20.432-06:00Comments on Project: Home: A Few Thoughts About SleepSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04846021967643545615noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25214920.post-946749331562259172011-09-11T11:36:01.221-06:002011-09-11T11:36:01.221-06:00Well said, Sarah! This is something I have always ...Well said, Sarah! This is something I have always struggled with each time God sends us a new baby. A friend wrote something at some point (blog or FB post, I can't remember) asking something along the lines of, "Do we trust God to take care of our needs, even when we're up all night with a baby?" It made me think--yes, physically we DO need sleep, and I would often remind God of that and how much better I would be at this mothering thing if I weren't so tired and cranky! But the Bible also promises that He gives rest to the weary and increases the power of the weak. So there may well be seasons of my life when I am not actually getting that recommended daily allowance of zzz's, BUT...do I trust God to carry me through that season?<br /><br />I definitely hear your heart on this one and totally identify! God has taught me so much through this parenting journey. I joke that He's obviously not through teaching me what I need to know, because He keeps sending us children. ;-) May we always be willing to learn, no matter what season of life we're in.<br /><br />You're an amazing mom, ya know? :-)Beverlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12268005144107516108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25214920.post-248168909493368572011-02-04T17:35:42.550-07:002011-02-04T17:35:42.550-07:00Be careful about not sleeping well, if it goes on ...Be careful about not sleeping well, if it goes on for too long it can upset your coritsol levels, it did mine and it's taking a long time to get back in balance. It can throw your body into "flight or flight" for years and that is not good. I hope that this is just a temporary thing, a time to learn. Just be careful about getting enough sleep to stay healthy and balanced. I went about 6 years of not getting good consistant sleep and like you I need 8 hours straight a night. It really took a toll on my body, I didn't let go and trust as early as I should have, when you get sleep deprived you don't always think clearly! Good luck!taylordihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13052338234919419383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25214920.post-89575399942664797862011-02-02T09:21:30.923-07:002011-02-02T09:21:30.923-07:00First of all, YEA! You blogged! Woo-hoo! You ar...First of all, YEA! You blogged! Woo-hoo! You are so smart and I love reading what you have to say. I especially love seeing the life lessons, and the "God Lessons" that you find in your daily struggles. I like the questions at the end too. It made me think about how many struggles we had with Andrew sleeping at Anders' age and how I probably didn't invite God to help me at that time. I've always said that God usually needs to knock me over the head with something because I haven't heard his whispers and shouts. I'm going to keep trying though. Thanks, Sarah! :)my3boyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00475926458771007903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25214920.post-25165121631495867822011-01-31T23:35:40.940-07:002011-01-31T23:35:40.940-07:00Thanks for sharing, Sarah. It's amazing that t...Thanks for sharing, Sarah. It's amazing that this can grow you closer to the Lord! Thanks for your inspiring words! :)Jenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07324015508444348574noreply@blogger.com