tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5331874526462840096.post406363905868542736..comments2023-10-31T04:58:33.033-07:00Comments on A Writer's Musings by Kathryn Thornton: Focusing on what is really importantKathryn Thorntonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07755466843555856661noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5331874526462840096.post-4357781541860963282015-11-20T06:48:32.314-08:002015-11-20T06:48:32.314-08:00A heartfelt post, Kat. Time is the greatest gift o...A heartfelt post, Kat. Time is the greatest gift one can give and spending time with family and friends is invaluable. The thing about housework - it'll always wait :) Have a great family weekend.Nicolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14674648154579013578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5331874526462840096.post-4992110242890855632015-11-09T15:22:07.988-08:002015-11-09T15:22:07.988-08:00There's always something to get us down if we ...There's always something to get us down if we let it. I try not to let it. Might as well enjoy what we can with who we can when we can.<br /><br />Arlee Bird<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5331874526462840096.post-70814484544096337752015-10-13T12:13:57.149-07:002015-10-13T12:13:57.149-07:00Great post. And you are so right: focus on what is...Great post. And you are so right: focus on what is important. AiringMyLaundryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11051140760624657630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5331874526462840096.post-17475032092628256912015-10-07T11:57:57.211-07:002015-10-07T11:57:57.211-07:00=) I work with my kids all day every day, and some...=) I work with my kids all day every day, and sometimes at the end I pause and question if the exhaustion is worth it. Then I think about the relationships that are forming and strengthening all the time, between me and them, between brothers and sisters, and it brings a sense of peace. Life is too short to waste on the frivolous, eh? Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5331874526462840096.post-1584279678753359022015-10-06T18:36:07.782-07:002015-10-06T18:36:07.782-07:00Thank you. We are so lucky that we are all in good...Thank you. We are so lucky that we are all in good health. I hope you and your family are as well. I'm so glad I found your books my daughter loves to read and your books look perfect for her.Kathryn Thorntonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07755466843555856661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5331874526462840096.post-85532468622192125422015-10-06T17:15:53.803-07:002015-10-06T17:15:53.803-07:00Wow...very powerful post. Yes, it's important ...Wow...very powerful post. Yes, it's important to remember that each day is a gift. It's too easy to get caught up in the day-to-day stresses and forget that.Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5331874526462840096.post-45168444162226431292015-10-06T12:44:14.796-07:002015-10-06T12:44:14.796-07:00I have decided that house work can be outsourced a...I have decided that house work can be outsourced as well and am hiring a cleaner! Happy dance! I don't know why I was trying to do everything myself. It took me too long to realize to prioritize my family.Kathryn Thorntonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07755466843555856661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5331874526462840096.post-47508879762731594232015-10-06T12:42:06.147-07:002015-10-06T12:42:06.147-07:00Thank you so much for the prayers. They are needed...Thank you so much for the prayers. They are needed and very appreciated.Kathryn Thorntonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07755466843555856661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5331874526462840096.post-26114890545278422952015-10-06T07:52:48.418-07:002015-10-06T07:52:48.418-07:00Wow, this is so powerful. I was on the phone with ...Wow, this is so powerful. I was on the phone with a friend yesterday talking about how rough life can be...but how we always, always have so many blessings that we forget to be thankful for. Praying for you and all those you mentioned.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17102112870911606839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5331874526462840096.post-18153172580269278122015-10-06T05:58:55.498-07:002015-10-06T05:58:55.498-07:00Wonderful post. We should remember how precious ea...Wonderful post. We should remember how precious each day is and enjoy being with family and friends. Housework can wait. It will be there. Good for you for your lovely attitude. Have fun with those you love.Beverly Stowe McClurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02176195451841801819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5331874526462840096.post-24178902310699299682015-10-05T22:30:43.029-07:002015-10-05T22:30:43.029-07:00Well said Hilary. It is something I have to be min...Well said Hilary. It is something I have to be mindful of to be sure I do it so a little reminder every once in a while is helpful to keep me on track.Kathryn Thorntonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07755466843555856661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5331874526462840096.post-82582310478756648442015-10-05T22:29:39.923-07:002015-10-05T22:29:39.923-07:00I feel like it is so obvious that our family shoul...I feel like it is so obvious that our family should be the most important but it is so easy to forget to tell and show them. You see them every day and sort of take it for granted that they know you love them. Kathryn Thorntonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07755466843555856661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5331874526462840096.post-88174351659337213982015-10-05T09:40:37.322-07:002015-10-05T09:40:37.322-07:00Hi Kat - what a great post ... and you are so righ...Hi Kat - what a great post ... and you are so right - live to the best you can and leave others happy each and every day ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5331874526462840096.post-29040611343128501712015-10-05T07:08:55.420-07:002015-10-05T07:08:55.420-07:00Friends and family are always more important.
It i...Friends and family are always more important.<br />It is easy to get caught up in the trials and sorrows of this world. We can only do what we can do though.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com