tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post5235802359130927482..comments2024-03-18T13:55:33.629+10:00Comments on Jenny of ELEFANTZ: Choosing the quiet life...Jenny of Elefantzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02775654415138120426noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-37730586844060016932017-08-06T08:12:30.394+10:002017-08-06T08:12:30.394+10:00Dear Jenny, thank you for this lovely post! It was...Dear Jenny, thank you for this lovely post! It was such a blessing to me today. I also desire and need to live a quiet domestic life, resting in the Lord and His will for me. It is something that He has to remind me of from time to time as well. Sometimes I feel frustrated because I don't get "enough" done, and there is more that I could do. But, I have to remember that if I did everything that I *could* do, I probably wouldn't have strength for the things that are most important!<br /><br />Your thoughts go very well with the article I wrote last week on not "pushing through" but living in steady perseverance. It always fascinates me when the Lord puts the same subject into the minds of several of His blogging daughters at once! :-)Mary E. Stephenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09206071568335923658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-10245457339784284742017-08-01T07:59:33.962+10:002017-08-01T07:59:33.962+10:00Suze, don't feel guilt. No matter our circumst...Suze, don't feel guilt. No matter our circumstances we can all be contributors in this life...and sometimes our contribution is not physical, but the gift of offering kindness and encouragement to others. Being an 'ear to hear' is not as common as it once was, yet this is a valuable gift you can offer those who simply need to talk, to process their thoughts. Sweet girl, I believe you abound in goodness and that shall flow into the lives of others. xxJenny of Elefantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02775654415138120426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-26339078675496755582017-08-01T07:56:37.335+10:002017-08-01T07:56:37.335+10:00Linda, thank you for sharing of your life, the cha...Linda, thank you for sharing of your life, the changes you are making - the oasis. Made me sigh with satisfaction and joy. You are blessed, and in turn you are being a blessing.<br />hugs<br />JennyJenny of Elefantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02775654415138120426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-79514906966655384272017-07-31T21:18:24.588+10:002017-07-31T21:18:24.588+10:00These are true words. I share your thoughts.
These are true words. I share your thoughts.<br />Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10239136955952885206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-42572485879595582312017-07-31T15:21:25.251+10:002017-07-31T15:21:25.251+10:00I am so thankful for my quiet life and it is such ...I am so thankful for my quiet life and it is such a blessing. I don't need much and nature is such a reward for me.http://thankfullga447https://www.blogger.com/profile/09752118265182467689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-77394162042422215372017-07-31T12:00:14.003+10:002017-07-31T12:00:14.003+10:00I needed this today. Thank you. I have been talk...I needed this today. Thank you. I have been talking with someone about a contract job (nursing) that really doesn't pay that well, considering the time I would be investing. This post helps me to realize that home is where I want to be, being available for my family, marching to the beat of 'our' drum and not someone else's. Thank you again.Little Penpenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01374048900216199298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-88308012678378840042017-07-31T09:36:40.516+10:002017-07-31T09:36:40.516+10:00I understand completely where you are coming from....I understand completely where you are coming from. Having worked full time since leaving school, I'm looking forward to winding back and spending more time at home, cooking, sewing, gardening and helping Mum. There is nothing nicer than being in a calm, happy home, such as yours. Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02288331185772160975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-2950721472611558172017-07-31T07:58:27.602+10:002017-07-31T07:58:27.602+10:00I agree more and more as I become more wise - neve...I agree more and more as I become more wise - never quite wise, but approaching it more closely as years go by. I'm so grateful to the young mothers around me whose lives constantly remind me that no success can compensate for failure to appreciate family and the quiet happiness it brings, even in the midst of its turmoil. Serving our families with love and gentle caring is the best thing, the most healing thing we can do. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-90784840148786906892017-07-31T02:42:17.914+10:002017-07-31T02:42:17.914+10:00I too enjoy staying home. We are farmers so our wo...I too enjoy staying home. We are farmers so our work is here where we live. There is nothing more enjoyable to me than to be at home. Thank you for your inspiration as you share your journey in following God's will.Gretchen Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11163051875559827310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-34979822353345144412017-07-31T01:51:54.996+10:002017-07-31T01:51:54.996+10:00I sometimes envy my friends that retired and they ...I sometimes envy my friends that retired and they are always on the go. But then I've always been a "homebody". I love to stay at home in my comfort zone, sewing-quilting-embroidering-cross stitching-crocheting, I sometimes wonder how anyone could become bored, I never do. All my on the go friends have no hobbies, I guess that's why they must be in perpetual motion. In the summer I have my garden to tend to. They have husbands to do that for them. I'm single & have to do it myself or do without. I have a precious dog that's been battling cancer for years, so I'm blessed she's still with me because the doctor's are shocked she's still living and doing so well. It's a financial burden and I can't leave her at home to run about the country if I wanted to. So the envy doesn't last long, I wouldn't be happy traveling all the time. Before I die, I would love to visit an ocean beach but if I don't, that's okay too. Natureluvr57https://www.blogger.com/profile/14487510996211307516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-50398952018807495802017-07-31T01:46:38.136+10:002017-07-31T01:46:38.136+10:00Your beautiful Posts Jenny add such peace to my li...Your beautiful Posts Jenny add such peace to my life... I am trying so hard to get were you are... after retiring from a busy job I'm a little lost and your wonderful blog with your gorgeous creations and posts are helping me so much... Thank you Jenny Have a blessed day May x x x xMayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15832025191201722928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-90917523616849166882017-07-31T01:06:08.453+10:002017-07-31T01:06:08.453+10:00Hi Jenny...I don't think I have commented befo...Hi Jenny...I don't think I have commented before, and have only been following you for maybe a year, but please know that I love your creativity and your blog is such a gentle inspiration to me each time I receive a post or visit your site. I think it reminds me of the times I would go visit my maternal grandmother and she would show me what she had been working on, and invite me to join her in embroidery, quilt making, painting and cooking. Not so much gardening, though that is another one of my occupations. Before my husband and I retired, we had our own business operating out of our house, and we enjoyed getting away often. I truly expected us to become vagabonds after retiring, going here and there, rambling. But no, once we retired, I found no place was so lovely to be than our own little home and yard. It is the most peaceful place (to us). And I have enjoyed getting reacquainted with my sewing machine, which had sat unused for 20 years, and with needles and thread and knitting needles and yarn. I also love working hard around our little place here, tending the chickens and the garden without poisions, and seeing what nature is thriving all around us. I live in the town than Monsanto sprang from, and try to provide a haven for life here, to hopefully counter some of the destruction that companies like Monsanto are imposing on the world. I wish I could communicate my delight when I had tree frogs lay eggs in a couple of our water collection tubs, and have watched the tadpoles develop. I know many of us are creating oasises here and there where people and nature can thrive in love and beauty. Well, sorry for the rant, got off topic here, but love the beauty that you add to my world. Sending you big hugs and blessings! Best, Linda BLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02428700192663846698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-17550593385005191562017-07-31T00:10:29.602+10:002017-07-31T00:10:29.602+10:00Amen amen amen....Amen amen amen....Allie-oops Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10356598486121651755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-28911498769294914412017-07-30T19:22:31.773+10:002017-07-30T19:22:31.773+10:00I love your posts and they add peace to my life. H...I love your posts and they add peace to my life. However, I often suffer guilt because I feel I should contribute more to society. Honestly I have total deafness in one ear and am losing hearing in the other, I have arthritis in my hip and hands etc. Most days I really struggle to get through the day.<br /><br />God bless.Suzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15283293507101152512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-43216687895104888472017-07-30T15:32:40.877+10:002017-07-30T15:32:40.877+10:00Hi Jenny,
Did you know that today is World Embroid...Hi Jenny,<br />Did you know that today is World Embroidery day ! ?<br />http://www.broderiakademin.nu/worldembroideryday/<br />I read about it here.....<br />http://queeniepatch.blogspot.nl/2017/07/dont-miss-it-wed-30th-july.html<br /><br />enjoying your blog posts!<br /><br />Take care,<br />JoanneJoannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367841239911239597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-7371192032567822302017-07-30T14:52:42.085+10:002017-07-30T14:52:42.085+10:00Yes!! I also love that verse and come back to it....Yes!! I also love that verse and come back to it. Love all the rest you have written, too. We are kindred spirits and God made us as we are! Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814824232124376605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-67497042693212861982017-07-30T13:50:49.728+10:002017-07-30T13:50:49.728+10:00No particular book, Buddy Love Creations...the rea...No particular book, Buddy Love Creations...the reading could have come from blogs, magazines, books. It's a general thing that I come across regularly. Jenny of Elefantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02775654415138120426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-74297515787381946642017-07-30T13:03:47.565+10:002017-07-30T13:03:47.565+10:00I missed what book you were referring to?I missed what book you were referring to?Buddy Love Creationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17173975443307430364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-12275486064180218942017-07-30T12:26:39.549+10:002017-07-30T12:26:39.549+10:00Thanks for sharing, I need to slow down and totall...Thanks for sharing, I need to slow down and totally refocus ..just picked up rhe book at Kooring , The best Yes! Challenging me to what I say yes too...confirmation reading this today. Hugs xxxDawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02712444425659021256noreply@blogger.com