tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post2113912210921057469..comments2024-01-02T08:47:44.178-05:00Comments on Smart + Strong = Sexy: Me, bearing allBrookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00793109148879037341noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post-24478009282600464622010-01-22T16:44:05.076-05:002010-01-22T16:44:05.076-05:00Wow. That was such a deep, emotional, intense pos...Wow. That was such a deep, emotional, intense post. Moving is a huge stressor. Been there, done that. Still dealing with remains of it as we try to get our MN house. You are SMART. You are STRONG. You are SEXY. You are BEAUTIFUL. Don't let this get you down. You're an AMAZING lady. And you ARE worth it. (Congrats on the 5K time!)audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10760267509901030798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post-34839824986192450552010-01-21T17:38:28.341-05:002010-01-21T17:38:28.341-05:00Hey - I'm impressed that you make it to church...Hey - I'm impressed that you make it to church. I was in a "non-church-going" phase when I met my husband and have just gotten out of the habit. I miss it, but I know he doesn't care for it...Tiffany Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12060844207247194742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post-42153832824432464312010-01-20T23:03:29.820-05:002010-01-20T23:03:29.820-05:00ummmm...i thought my parents only gave birth to me...ummmm...i thought my parents only gave birth to me and 3 brothers, not a younger daughter too. must have happened once i got married and moved away! I feel your pain, sister, but YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL!! and YOU ARE NOT FAT!! I am so stinkin' proud of you for running your race with such an awesome time! Especially with lung problems!!<br />I know that moving and dealing with the pressures of home remodeling can be some of the most stressful things ever, but think of the results! You are gonna have the most awesome home EVER!!<br />I'm sorry you are having such a rough time right now...but as God says, NOTHING is impossible with HIM!!<br />Keep your head up and you will pull through this rough patch and be a better person for it.AnnGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03452658712126391689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post-23876233770908269982010-01-20T00:03:57.981-05:002010-01-20T00:03:57.981-05:00I so respect your honesty and willingness to put i...I so respect your honesty and willingness to put it all out there... The truth is that life is full of minute to minute decisions and it isn't always easy. Hang in there as you strive to like and maybe even LOVE yourself. You are a beautiful person and deserve to embrace that.<br /><br />Great job on your 5K milestone!Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02620355198209520120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post-56515891877826331312010-01-19T23:58:16.087-05:002010-01-19T23:58:16.087-05:00My heart aches for you. I can relate to everything...My heart aches for you. I can relate to everything you are feeling. Part of me obsesses about my "horrible" problems and the other part of me feels immense guilt from my obsession of those truly tiny problems. <br /><br />But buying and remodeling a house is a big job. And it is scary. Trust me, finances are always at the root of my anxiety. And I am always thinking, "What did we get ourselves into to?" <br /><br />But I also remember what my faith has taught me. I can walk threw any fire with Jesus by my side. You'll do the same. <br /><br />Sending many happy thoughts and cyber hugs your way!Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13576020338507266077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post-81100054515815520502010-01-19T21:21:42.932-05:002010-01-19T21:21:42.932-05:00We have all been there for sure. I am so sorry. So...We have all been there for sure. I am so sorry. Sometimes being a girl just blows. <br />Congrats on your 5k time, thats awesome. <br />I have to admit my favorite part was when you confessed about why you continued on the hike---I have sooooo done that, sooooo many times. <br /><br />I hope you are feeling better and things are looking up.Live Simply- Live Wellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18383356777633081642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post-59760550181723892662010-01-19T16:56:45.119-05:002010-01-19T16:56:45.119-05:00It's true whoever said that moving is one of t...It's true whoever said that moving is one of the most stressful events a marriage can go through. Thanks for being so real and honest. We have all had those mornings/days/weeks. Don't be so hard on yourself. You work hard, you're an amazing person and remember one day at a time.jen@odbthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17669577977587833584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post-21141328489060293332010-01-19T16:56:03.278-05:002010-01-19T16:56:03.278-05:00Wow, how am I supposed to follow that confession? ...Wow, how am I supposed to follow that confession? Seriously, you had a rough week, but there were so many good points in it as well. (PR in your 5K, your amazing hike-awesome pictures BTW, making progress on your house). I know sometimes our perceptions get a little out of wack, but we need to sometimes have a little meltdown to get our acts together again. I give you tons of credit for taking on all that you have - you are a rock - and God has blessed you, whether you can see it right now or not. You have encouraged me in so many ways and I hope I can do the same for you someday.Barihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14677387733194492488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post-44305412663037919412010-01-19T16:17:05.580-05:002010-01-19T16:17:05.580-05:00I think we all have that feeling at times. Just r...I think we all have that feeling at times. Just remember that God loves you, He made you and He does good work!<br />PS - I have a friend who has been married for 20 years and her husband became a Christian last week. There's been lots of people praying for him and I know there are lots of people praying for Jay too!Marihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06289456727508305342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post-13775401877550641062010-01-19T15:53:00.465-05:002010-01-19T15:53:00.465-05:00It gets overwhelming huh. I'm SO sorry. If I...It gets overwhelming huh. I'm SO sorry. If I can do anything to help, please let me know. It's not THAT far of a drive, and I need a little getaway...and I'm the kind of person to whom cleaning someone ELSE'S house IS a getaway. LOL.<br /><br />I know how it feels to not like...or despise...yourself. It's an awful place. Here's to you getting away from it soon!Lorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18440537885057746046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post-35105551251836530422010-01-19T14:49:10.411-05:002010-01-19T14:49:10.411-05:00Sorry to hear you're feeling a little rough ar...Sorry to hear you're feeling a little rough around the edges, Brooke. We all have days/weeks/months like that, too. It sounds like you're scraped a little thin right now. <br /><br />Take care of the things that matter most -- mostly meaning your own health and well-being. And Jay of course. The house and the other details are, in the end, just details.Karenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17215364584330849300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post-75899986553484554772010-01-19T13:56:36.003-05:002010-01-19T13:56:36.003-05:00I am also sorry you had a rough week/weekend. I a...I am also sorry you had a rough week/weekend. I am happy that you did your PR on your race especially with being sick. That is awesome. Maybe the hike was too much with being sick and doing the race and everything else? Don't be too hard on yourself. We all have hard days/weeks,etc. It is also okay to splurge on food here and there too. <br />Keep up the good work.Mom of 3 boyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03792128784024750952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post-13072355670540314762010-01-19T12:46:11.197-05:002010-01-19T12:46:11.197-05:00admitting to it is 1/2 the battle :) have you eve...admitting to it is 1/2 the battle :) have you ever tried FLYLady.org? it can be so much more than just cleaning house! (coming from one perfectionist/control freak to another) {{{{hugs}}}}Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02329566601461112910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post-74258684709046318132010-01-19T12:07:51.135-05:002010-01-19T12:07:51.135-05:00Oh, Brooke. I'm so sorry you had a hard week/w...Oh, Brooke. I'm so sorry you had a hard week/weekend. You're an AMAZING person. I haven't even met you and I wish I have. I love reading your stories and you inspire me. Everyone has bad days/week. You just need to keep your chin up so you can get through it.The Dollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11097207610999986460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post-68133606880924519042010-01-19T11:53:16.902-05:002010-01-19T11:53:16.902-05:00Oh, Brooke. I'm so sorry. Really.
First off,...Oh, Brooke. I'm so sorry. Really. <br /><br />First off, congratulations on beating your 5K time! WOOOHOOOOO! That's so awesome and I'm so proud of you!!!<br /><br />You have SO much going on. You do. Buying a house is one of the most stressful events in a marriage, and a house that needs a lot of work is even more stressful. Cut yourself some slack. It sounds like your mom set you on the right track with the gameplan. Just stick with it, and you'll get everything done. Your new house will be perfect and amazing!!! It sounds like an awesome house, too? Twelve inch baseboards? TO DIE FOR!!!!<br /><br />Don't beat yourself up, okay? You are smart, strong and sexy. You're also one of the sweetest people I know.<br /><br />xoxoxoxThe Sisterhood of the Shrinking Jeanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12735567787379017165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post-10251438364875349272010-01-19T11:52:35.405-05:002010-01-19T11:52:35.405-05:00Oh Brooke...you needed a hug too this weekend didn...Oh Brooke...you needed a hug too this weekend didn't you! <br /><br />1st and foremost...congrats on breaking your PR! That is awesome and a testiment to how far you've come! The hiking is different, so don't feel too bad about that. I'm glad you enjoyed some stuff but know too well about feeling bad about it.<br /><br />And the house thing amazes me...you guys are working your little arses off getting this thing done! Be sure to enjoy the process and not just rush to get it done. You have time...don't beat yourself up!Mendiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09358347023807387240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post-46526297831921075762010-01-19T11:40:22.538-05:002010-01-19T11:40:22.538-05:00admiring your honesty and identifying with the con...admiring your honesty and identifying with the control freak-ness and perfectionist tendencies...i constantly hold myself to crazy standards and then get super down on myself when i fall short. but my mom says a perfectionist falling short is usually better than an underachiever making their goal. LOLmistihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00081356659284514338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post-57989936402535630572010-01-19T10:40:29.043-05:002010-01-19T10:40:29.043-05:00Your confessions were really deep this week! But y...Your confessions were really deep this week! But you're entitled to those kind of weeks. You're human. We all feel that way. The important thing is picking yourself out of that rut and seeing that you are WONDERFUL person and you're a very big inspiration to many people!CraftGirlAllihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18014194419423597622noreply@blogger.com