tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701469593721526182.post7858254249840374777..comments2023-06-23T10:39:56.341-05:00Comments on The Queen B: My Tray Can Get Too HeavyQueen Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16974305034774639237noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701469593721526182.post-37446360803971438142008-01-14T18:51:00.000-06:002008-01-14T18:51:00.000-06:00I started saying 'no' more last spring-to voluntee...I started saying 'no' more last spring-to volunteer positions that I didn't like, to church ministries thet weren't 'me', etc, and to focus on my family for a year or so. (God had put it on my heart for a while..) Anyway, God was way ahead of me because the first week of school 2 things happened (one of which was Headless Dad's back injury!) that required LOTS of my attention. He knows what we I can't find my bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02613321200230079978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701469593721526182.post-72209202601396256522008-01-14T13:41:00.000-06:002008-01-14T13:41:00.000-06:00This so hit home with today. From responsibilities...This so hit home with today. From responsibilities at every end of the spectrum, thank you for reminding me that I SHOULD be doing things and saying "yes" to those I love so dearly.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09656758023601176717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701469593721526182.post-49712161974011105982008-01-14T11:01:00.000-06:002008-01-14T11:01:00.000-06:00Thanks for this post -- it inspired me to think ab...Thanks for this post -- it inspired me to think about it myself, and I've responded at my blog.Misslissleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04223368743440646475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701469593721526182.post-1581276451416359622008-01-14T09:44:00.000-06:002008-01-14T09:44:00.000-06:00I've added the Power of a Positive Woman to my wis...I've added the Power of a Positive Woman to my wish list, because it's all to easy to hold on to the bitterness and hurt that the world hands out, and not fully immerse yourself in the joy and love of a wonderful Savior.Jenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11729009123366337211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701469593721526182.post-52283989828680085992008-01-14T09:39:00.000-06:002008-01-14T09:39:00.000-06:00I hear ya! I too have a really hard time saying no...I hear ya! I too have a really hard time saying no to anyone outside my home (though the dogs hear it quite frequently and don't love me any less for it). In my efforts to keep people liking me and not disappointed in me, I end up getting walked on by my clients and disappointing myself for being a doormat. <BR/><BR/>I think the real challenge is learning how to say no gracefully and then to not ameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17523535460114457419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701469593721526182.post-81042096959085522742008-01-14T09:28:00.000-06:002008-01-14T09:28:00.000-06:00This line made me laugh out loud (and almost wake ...This line made me laugh out loud (and almost wake the baby):<BR/><BR/><I>I've read the book Boundaries (because someone told me to and I wasn't able to say no).</I> <BR/><BR/>And really, as a recovering, Yes-A-Holic, I can only tell you: There is great freedom and blessing in the NO! I can't tell you the damage I did to my marriage because I hadn't learned to put my husband before strangers. It Kelly @ Love Wellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18037513409301217473noreply@blogger.com