tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6430090493996038260.post4397269309499968835..comments2015-10-07T09:31:34.736-05:00Comments on A Wolverine and a Husker: Step One: with Grace, Peace, and Cardboard BoxesImphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02383761251265654625noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6430090493996038260.post-32307220728254022492012-07-25T21:14:12.880-05:002012-07-25T21:14:12.880-05:00So I've been sucking at facebook and blogs and...So I've been sucking at facebook and blogs and most social media stuff as of late and missed all of this. In fact, when I read something on facebook about you being in Chicago, I was confused. So, the point of this post is two fold. First, CONGRATS WOMAN!!!! I remember how excited I was when I got that acceptance letter. Enjoy the long hours and toil of graduate life and loss of social life.<br />Secondly, I also remember feeling as though I was being punished for not getting married and having babies when I went to grad school. I remember excitedly telling some people from church about it and receiving the response of "congrats! So, grad school has boys, right?" or something similar. I felt as though the work I had put into school, and the passion I had for this line of work, didn't matter because I was single and not procreating. I'm happy you are happy where you are in life and I wish you all the best AND I'm excited to see you this weekend :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07776509922921776377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6430090493996038260.post-41467899528654684242012-07-21T22:56:06.395-05:002012-07-21T22:56:06.395-05:00Ok, I took a facebook hiatus, so I didn't see ...Ok, I took a facebook hiatus, so I didn't see your status(es), but I would have liked it/them. We are so excited for you, and especially excited that God's plan for you brings you closer to us! Lucas and I wouldn't trade our years (5 to be exact) we had together before we had kids for anything. Plus, you'll be close enough now that, should you ever feel the longing for pseudo-parenthood, you can borrow mine for a day :)Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07950607352892972779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6430090493996038260.post-92044736340314140402012-06-30T14:16:01.084-05:002012-06-30T14:16:01.084-05:00Ariel, you are absolutely living the dream. And it...Ariel, you are absolutely living the dream. And it's your dream, and that's what's important. I knew very soon after I entered college that I didn't want to go to grad school, but it wasn't until halfway through my senior year that I decided I didn't want to "work" after college. Don't ever let anyone make you feel like you're a half-way person because of the way you have sought out your dreams and fulfilled your talents and gifts (which were given by God, in case anyone needs a reminder!) You're a strong, beautiful woman, and your ability to balance your marriage and grad school and work is just as beautiful.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03925325484743424755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6430090493996038260.post-89746295313325507442012-05-31T12:44:13.448-05:002012-05-31T12:44:13.448-05:00You are awesome Ben, and your words, like Alison&#...You are awesome Ben, and your words, like Alison's, helped lift up my heart, to know that women and men of God are seeking His will in all of its surprising ways :) But you let me know if you get pregnant, we might have to re-think the "I'm happy with where I am in life now" attitude :pImphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02383761251265654625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6430090493996038260.post-62748641095476110752012-05-31T11:47:00.945-05:002012-05-31T11:47:00.945-05:00I'm commenting!!!!! :) And I can sympathize as...I'm commenting!!!!! :) And I can sympathize as well. For I'm neither pregnant nor married nor being liked by anyone at the moment. :P But honestly, I hope that as the generation that lifted Facebook to its current status of deity in our lives that we will realize, like the Greeks and Romans of old, that these gods do not determine our lives. That we do serve a higher power, the One True God, who loves us and gives us the strength through Jesus Christ to see clearly the deception of the world and the lies that "likes" and comments can bring. I am trying to learn to content in who God made me and praise God that I am not someone who finds their self-worth through how many likes they receive on Facebook. Imagine if you were that person. How sad would you be? Be glad instead that you are using your life to pursue godliness and enlightenment that might encourage and challenge thousands of people in our generation and those to come. Think on these things and turn your eyes and your heart to the things above, and you will succeed, because Christ defines your success and not this world!Benjaminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11952308731657508539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6430090493996038260.post-75073904799081544002012-05-30T19:58:56.790-05:002012-05-30T19:58:56.790-05:00You've hit the nail on the head, Alison. We co...You've hit the nail on the head, Alison. We compare all of our weaknesses, doubts, and trials to a false perfection...how dangerous! Glad we've both seen the light and hope with all my heart that we can both be more than happy with what we have! By the way, I've been meaning to ask...where do all of your fabulous quilts find a home? Are you for hire, could, say, a friend order a quilt from you?? :)Imphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02383761251265654625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6430090493996038260.post-24372734513550267672012-05-30T19:51:57.839-05:002012-05-30T19:51:57.839-05:00Oh man, do I understand where you're coming fr...Oh man, do I understand where you're coming from in all of this. It's really hard to compare between sets of people in life paths right now. Facebook doesn't broadcast anyone else's trials and all we see is the clean happy bouncy babies and perfect wedding photos and not the dirty diapers and bills. I've struggled a lot with the same things and its good to know there are a few of us in this boat.Alison V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01083271975458964740noreply@blogger.com