tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post9177574314398865307..comments2024-03-29T03:14:18.794+10:00Comments on Jenny of ELEFANTZ: A Quiet Life series - contentment....Jenny of Elefantzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02775654415138120426noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-8506357839096845452020-08-18T23:50:42.701+10:002020-08-18T23:50:42.701+10:00Thank you Jenny, your words always inspire. Thank you Jenny, your words always inspire. Ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16325942648532170699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-3711386916041267042020-08-16T06:28:57.698+10:002020-08-16T06:28:57.698+10:00Happy birthday to little Cully May. Thank you alwa...Happy birthday to little Cully May. Thank you always for your thoughts after the reading of the Bible. I am happy about my simple life of mamma and housewife. I always headache I understand how you were the last days. <br />Ciao, <br />Miriam from Italy Miriamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-56251922991631536712020-08-12T04:36:25.752+10:002020-08-12T04:36:25.752+10:00Thank you again for sharing your heart. I was ble...Thank you again for sharing your heart. I was blessed by your post and plan to spend a little time thinking and writing about contentment. That is the word I chose to focus on this year and things around me have been a bit distracting. Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09664975962756698152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-88415826187485731232020-08-11T13:44:11.890+10:002020-08-11T13:44:11.890+10:00A wonderful lesson on contentment, and a good remi...A wonderful lesson on contentment, and a good reminder to me. I have considered that I am content for many years, and I still am, but in the last few months with all that's going on in the US, some of the discontentment has tried to push that aside. It's caused sleep difficulties and I'm eating all wrong. In my life, though, stitching and quilting still help me keep my calm and balanced state, and I'm going to have to work toward more of that, and fewer of the other things. Thanks for the heads up with what's going on in my own head! I think I'm going to add some of Val Laird's husband's Bible study questions to my own scripture reading and study, too. More can't hurt, right?Susan https://www.blogger.com/profile/09159163720029661287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-3795338934932914392020-08-11T08:58:27.290+10:002020-08-11T08:58:27.290+10:00Hi Jenny i was sad to hear that you had another mi...Hi Jenny i was sad to hear that you had another migraine,i hope you are feeling much better now. I always enjoy reading what your lovely family is up to and those grand daughters sure are a joy ,hope you have a wonderful week my friend,stay safe and take care xx Pink Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13868216304918871262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-22940281947391966512020-08-10T22:29:08.585+10:002020-08-10T22:29:08.585+10:00Love your posts. Esp your Bible study! Blessings t...Love your posts. Esp your Bible study! Blessings to you and your family!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08897205374744658831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-89067231206340490352020-08-09T22:25:55.902+10:002020-08-09T22:25:55.902+10:00I'm so sorry you have been again laid low by a...I'm so sorry you have been again laid low by a migraine. Being in that state must give so much frustration! But as you indicated, you'd planned ahead your meals, so you were free to move more slowly and gingerly, to manage through it. Love that picture of your ripening tomatoes! I admired an Iowa friend's picture of her tomatoes and she sent me a surprise box of green tomatoes! They're in a bag, ripening (I hope!), and the bacon is fried and in the fridge! I also like your laundry photo, and SO very much wish I had a clothesline again. That's one of the top five things I miss from our home in Iowa. Thank you for the reminders of what generates contentment. I will certainly focus more on those things. FlourishingPalmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13191140553844000267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-20104815877951607082020-08-09T13:18:27.957+10:002020-08-09T13:18:27.957+10:00I have left a couple of jobs because it caused me ...I have left a couple of jobs because it caused me so much stress. I would wake up the next morning not wanting to go to work.<br />Thankfully my husband and I started a small business from our home after he retired. I have been so relaxed and grateful. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05757036877479631382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-47121008380185925942020-08-09T10:28:24.176+10:002020-08-09T10:28:24.176+10:00I have no plans to stop blogging, designing or sti...I have no plans to stop blogging, designing or stitching...I enjoy writing and encouraging, and the sewing side of life is my work and income - not sure many people find 'contentment' in their paid employment as it's more of a responsibility. :-)Jenny of Elefantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02775654415138120426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-60360853807981396502020-08-09T10:02:05.394+10:002020-08-09T10:02:05.394+10:00Happy Birthday Cully May. So sorry you had a migra...Happy Birthday Cully May. So sorry you had a migraine. I used to suffer them badly so I understand. Contentment....I will give this thought!graciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06801648716163653446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-23106344114870902482020-08-09T08:22:33.933+10:002020-08-09T08:22:33.933+10:00Contentment to me is being home in my house with n...Contentment to me is being home in my house with no appointments to go to and no phones ringing off the hook just me my house, my cats and family. No guests to cook for . no interruptions..I love a slow quiet life and yearn for many more of those types of days. And a chance to escape to the sewing room which seems to be zero chance for likely is something I yearn for.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10572900779018937820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-90693450821769322032020-08-09T06:38:48.284+10:002020-08-09T06:38:48.284+10:00I’m so enjoying these posts. Quietness is such a l...I’m so enjoying these posts. Quietness is such a luxury which I am finding more time for. Like you, I’m finding the gentle rhythm of domestic pursuits centering to my soul. Maybe stitching is not so much your need as creating. I find that I’m not that creative on my own but enjoy stitching the creations of others like you. Your patterns have been a solace to me lately as health problems of friends and family have weighed on my mind. Stitching pillows for these lovely ladies has given me peace and when gifted to them gave them peace too. Thank you again!Bobbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12026846933556804215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-16618664446688159292020-08-09T05:06:44.324+10:002020-08-09T05:06:44.324+10:00I struggled with hominy during my growing up years...I struggled with hominy during my growing up years! It is interesting that stitching didn't show up for you and I sincerely pray that you are guided to continue blogging, stitching and sharing your thoughts and prayers. But the things you did list...wonderful. Contentment and gratitude has been on my mind for a bit of time now and the lessons are steadily making its point. As always, thank you for a wonderful post. Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09636888723902193485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-81779881291282937162020-08-09T02:19:30.880+10:002020-08-09T02:19:30.880+10:00Contentment can be elusive at times! But no matte...Contentment can be elusive at times! But no matter how my day goes, no matter how frustrated I am, no matter how many people seem determined to stress me out - God's word will bring me back. Spending time with my bible is the surest cure for discontent that I know!Alliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06877277586697593998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-26137197403387150612020-08-09T02:17:22.603+10:002020-08-09T02:17:22.603+10:00Thank you for another inspiring read ♥️Thank you for another inspiring read ♥️JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-69764335800922508332020-08-08T22:34:40.307+10:002020-08-08T22:34:40.307+10:00Contentment for me comes with a clean, organized a...Contentment for me comes with a clean, organized and quiet house. I can not sit if there are dishes in the sink or laundry to be folded. It is with true contentment that I can sit at the end of the day when the house is cleaned and smelling good, the animals are fed and happy and everything is in order. My husband is not so neat and organized (and when he tries it just tends to get worse) so I “allow” his one corner in the library where his pockets seem to explode at the end of the day. After a week or so he takes care of everything, vacuums his spot and the process starts over. I clean around his area because I know frustration sets in for him if he can’t find what he’s looking for. It is one of our “compromises” after so many years of marriage and it works for us. <br />Thank you for sharing your heart. With all that’s going on in our world (and aren’t there always many things going on?) it is so nice to hear from someone so like-minded. “Chaste, discreet, keepers-at-home”. That’s what we are called to be even if the culture doesn’t agree. Knowing I am seeking the Lord and doing my best to follow His will is what brings true contentment. <br />Blessings dear Jenny!Glimpses of My Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01892867324361381118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-12218737594013204242020-08-08T22:29:15.507+10:002020-08-08T22:29:15.507+10:00This is a beautiful post Jenny. I loved reading ev...This is a beautiful post Jenny. I loved reading every word of it.<br /><br />Thank you for reminding me to be content with the simple joys in life. It is easy to become discontent in this world of ours.<br /><br />I will think this over during the coming week and write a list. Thinking about it now, it makes perfect sense to give this serious consideration. Contentment leads to a peaceful happy life. <br /><br />Wishing you a blessed Sunday,<br />xTaniaTaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176661940614462611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-19914414121907719012020-08-08T15:45:45.293+10:002020-08-08T15:45:45.293+10:00We were always glad when Nanna left out the kidney...We were always glad when Nanna left out the kidney from her meat pudding when she new we were coming.<br />Contentment is tricky at the best of times, but even more challenging at the moment with being in lockdown.<br />Your garden is looking lovely. We are having fun spotting the Forget-Me-Not plants that have different coloured flowers on the same stem - blue with white or yellow centres, mauve flowers and even pink flowers.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08319783522813289404noreply@blogger.com