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Comment on Do I Really Need Church? by Jenny

Jenny — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 20:25:29 +0000

I know exactly what you mean. It is liberating. I feel free to be my best self in a way that I couldn’t if I followed the “rules”, and it’s certainly not about a desire to sin without guilt. The funny thing is that I feel God working in my life and opening my heart and mind more than I ever did before. Thank you so much for taking the time to share.

Comment on Do I Really Need Church? by Noel

Noel — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 19:52:40 +0000

I am in a similar situation. I haven’t been in church for more than a month. Feels kind of liberating, to be honest with you. Not that I am going out to parties, living a sinful life, and being my “own God”, but I have felt the freedom to seek God in a more liberating way, not feeling trapped in a rigid denomination that tells you exactly what to believe. Hope you find your way closer to God somehow. Take care.

Comment on I’m Back… by Jenny

Jenny — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 21:33:08 +0000

Thanks Diane!! I believe everything you said. What I’ve come to realize is that when I’m quiet and thoughtful and listening to my intuition (which I believe is God), I’m much healthier and much more peaceful…

I will definitely read the Merton books you recommended. I’m always wanting to learn more.

Sending love your way too, miss you!

Comment on I’m Back… by Diane Brennan

Diane Brennan — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 19:42:17 +0000

I read what you wrote and I have to say the same thing I say to my students, “You are made in the image and likeness of God. He made you to be you. He put the search in your soul. His spirit is alive in you. There is no reason to fear. Pray, prepare, listen, but do not fear.”
I believe fear comes to us from original sin. If we did not have sin, there would be no fear of not measuring up, of being naked with our true selves showing. There would be no worry that we aren’t who we are SUPPOSSED to be. We would just be. That is heaven I think. Being with God and all those who know him. Write on my friend. Quest onward to the time and place where you and God will be in full communion and your search will be complete. I also highly recommend Thomas Merton if you are searching for more reading. The SEVEN STOREY MOUNTAIN and NO MAN IS AN ISLAND might interest you. I support you. We don’t ever have to agree. I just love you and delight in the fact that you are willing to share what a lot of the rest of us are lacking in the courage to try. As Winnie the Pooh comments “You already are brave Piglet”! hugs and love! Diane

Comment on I’m Back… by Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 02:04:22 +0000

I was just thinking on the first day of school about how I haven’t blogged in forever. Hmmmm….. You are inspiring me just with this post! lol

Comment on I’m Back… by libby whitney

libby whitney — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 01:48:19 +0000

Miss your face! Be you Jenny. You are so brave. Life is hard. Be bold!

Comment on I’m Back… by Julie

Julie — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:46:10 +0000

Welcome back my friend! I always enjoy reading your stuff … soul search!! It is what we are meant to do!

Comment on I’m Back… by ann

ann — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 22:20:30 +0000

Looks like another book I need to read. Glad your blog is back! It always makes me think. Thanks!

Comment on Mommy Fail #1,218 by All tied up…or knot | Choosing Love

All tied up…or knot | Choosing Love — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 02:14:56 +0000

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Comment on Mommy Fail #1,218 by OneMommy

OneMommy — Mon, 30 May 2011 19:06:58 +0000

Stopping by from Picket Fence — I dread teaching my kids this skill. I’m not sure how to go about it; I love velcro kid shoes! LOL. I’m going to have to figure out a good way before the time comes!

Comment on It’s My Birthday~A Progress Report by Jenny

Jenny — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 20:16:22 +0000

Yes I am, just the half. It’s on May 1st. Thanks for the Birthday Wishes!!

Comment on It’s My Birthday~A Progress Report by Mama P

Mama P — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 03:29:35 +0000

Are you training for the flying pig? I can never remember when that is! Happy Birthday!

Comment on Dr. Hunt’s Biggest Fan (aka Me) by Jenny

Jenny — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 11:08:44 +0000

Truth be told I love redheads! Two of my children are redheads after all. I know it was silly but I really loved it anyway, I’m a dork!

Comment on Dr. Hunt’s Biggest Fan (aka Me) by Lisa

Lisa — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 04:05:39 +0000

Ok, Jenny…..Cassie just left my house after watching 4 episodes of Greys with me and finally catching up. We literally just got done with the musical episode a 1/2 hour ago and we pretty much laughed and rolled our eyes the entire time.
You know I’m a Glee freak so I’m all about musical numbers. I like The Music Man, Sound of Music, High School Musical. You name the musical….I like it. But this was in my opinion too much. It ruined what could’ve been a really good episode. I think that they lacked material to fill that hour so they filled it up with song.
Hunt is one of my fave characters. He’s complex. Don’t really think he’s all that cute(eh, sometimes) and I am MARRIED to a redhead so I know that’s not the reason. LOL I think it’s because they have shown him vulnerable a lot more lately. I bet him and Yang will break up soon due to the baby issue.
Well, that’s my 2 cents before hitting the pillow. Night!

Comment on De-Funding Planned Parenthood Is Not The Answer by Please Read This, Especially If You Disagreed With My Last Post « Confessions of a Crazy Mom…

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 02:44:28 +0000

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Comment on De-Funding Planned Parenthood Is Not The Answer by B

Sun, 27 Mar 2011 00:08:23 +0000

Good reminder that there are 2 sides to every issue

Comment on De-Funding Planned Parenthood Is Not The Answer by Laura

Laura — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 13:33:30 +0000

While I don’t like abortion either, there are good and bad aspects of the services that PP offers – total de-funding cuts off the good services as well. AND, de-funding PP doesn’t make abortions illegal! I worry that something worse will fill the void left simply because it’s legal to make a profit doing so. That’s the thing that most people aren’t considering while they celebrate the effort to de-fund Planned Parenthood. Why do we applaud this insufficient attempt from Washington? It doesn’t change anything about the legality of abortion but it does negatively affect a lot of women who have little means to change or challenge what is happening. Why shouldn’t we demand a solution from our lawmakers that addresses the real issue here and not one that cuts necessary medical services to poor and low-income women?

Comment on De-Funding Planned Parenthood Is Not The Answer by Jenny

Jenny — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 03:49:42 +0000

Thanks Lisa! This wasn’t easy to write and it really wasn’t easy to publish. I hope it’s clear that I’m not saying abortion is the answer, I’m just saying things are a lot more complicated than people want to believe.

Comment on De-Funding Planned Parenthood Is Not The Answer by Jenny

Jenny — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 03:48:42 +0000

I appreciate the comment, and I hear what you are saying. You are correct that more babies have died from abortion than women have died from a botched abortion, there is no disputing that. I hate abortion. I would like nothing more than to see a world where no woman feels so scared or so desperate that she feels it is her only option. However, the fact remains that abortion is legal in this country and I don’t think taking the money away from Planned Parenthood is going to do anything to change that. I clearly stated in my post that I support crisis pregnancy centers that encourage adoption and keeping your babie. Unfortunately, places like that don’t provide affordable preventative medicine or contraception.
Go ahead and look for statistics about how much of PP’s services are dedicated to abortion and how much is dedicated to other medical care. I looked and I can tell you that every single website or source I found was seriously biased for Planned Parenthood or against them. I didn’t feel that any of the information I found was reliable enough to use, so I didn’t. People have so many strong emotions tied to the issue, that it’s hard to find cold, hard facts. Millions of women do use Planned Parenthood for abortions and million of women use Planned Parenthood for medical exams, cancer screenings and contraception. I was one of those women who went to Planned Parenthood in college for my yearly appointment and to get my birth control pills for $7 a month. I was grateful that the option was available. I wasn’t going to talk to my parents about it, and I couldn’t afford $75 or more to go to any ob/gyn and I couldn’t afford $25 a month for the pills. These are some of the services that will stop if PP doesn’t receive federal funding. These are the services that all women need and deserve.

Comment on De-Funding Planned Parenthood Is Not The Answer by Lisa

Lisa — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 00:10:45 +0000

I’ve spent many a days in the waiting room of Planned Parenthood with cheerleaders, too afraid to tell their parents that they believe that they were pregnant or had an STD. I even had a cheerleader get an abortion, even after I counseled her against it, and has since gotten married, had 3 kids and turned VERY Pro-Life. You are correct in saying that they are harder on themselves about their decision than other people are. I have seen firsthand how Planned Parenthood has been a blessing to many kids(yes, that’s what they are) who otherwise would have had no medical treatment(yearly paps, STD and pregnancy testings) due to their unfortunate circumstances/financial situations.