tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1399268946632864727.post266580030741542914..comments2023-11-03T03:48:02.133-07:00Comments on Diamonds In The Sandbox: Not Good EnoughNina Hansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17940094611524209087noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1399268946632864727.post-35276416151437214042013-07-27T22:10:22.177-07:002013-07-27T22:10:22.177-07:00*cringe* Oh, I struggle like that...and ach do I r...*cringe* Oh, I struggle like that...and ach do I recognize that voice. :P I think one of the biggest things I learned last year was just to tell that constant <i>you're an idiot/that was stupid/you messed up again</i> refrain to SHUT UP. It's sooooo easy to listen to it, and such a relief to just mentally duct-tape the never-ending chorus. :P <br /><br />It is something I have to keep doing over and over (:P I just wrote a blog post on perfect today), but I think I am getting better - by just flat-out REFUSING to listen. Because what you know objectively really is true - you are an amazing person. (And good grief, from everything I've seen on your blogs and way back on the FTN forum, you <i>are</i> extremely talented and living your life beautifully. You really are.)<br /><br />I don't know why our own worth is so difficult for some of us to see (we were created by the God of the Universe and He valued us so much He DIED and came back to life so we could be with Him forever!), but I know how hard it is. And you're right, it <i>does</i> affect people we care about. The things I've found most effective are, like I said, shutting that voice up as soon as it starts, and using Bible verses to remind myself who I am in Christ and who is the One that is perfecting me. <br /><br />Praying with you as we fight this together!Katherine S. Colehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06153023909388700880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1399268946632864727.post-49311009298633763402013-07-09T16:52:17.593-07:002013-07-09T16:52:17.593-07:00My son doesn't have DS, he is autistic, but I ...My son doesn't have DS, he is autistic, but I understand the feelings quite well. Special needs Moms need extra love and support. I have an autistic moms support group that means the world to me and helps keep me sane. We are blunt, honest, and love our kids. We also know that sometimes you just have to step back and either laugh or cry.<br /><br />I have followed your journey from the beginning. I keep in you and your son in my prayers. I am always delighted to see you writing -- whether it is with joy or with a struggle.<br /><br />Hunter is so very fortunate to have you! <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com