tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post7794504044639482766..comments2023-10-16T05:17:19.322-07:00Comments on Mary @ Woman to Woman...: Confessions of an Insecure WomanMary Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05826652758652110254noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-82161494541289261942013-08-01T14:00:16.687-07:002013-08-01T14:00:16.687-07:00Leisa, It seems that both stay-at-home moms and ou...Leisa, It seems that both stay-at-home moms and outer-working moms struggle with these insecurities. I pray that we can recognize our worth comes from our Creator. Apart from Him we are worthless, but with Him, we are daughters of the King! That's such an awesome identity!<br />Thank you for coming by!<br />Blessings to you, my friend ~ MaryMaryhttp://marywomantowoman.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-89384668600607770512013-08-01T13:53:34.316-07:002013-08-01T13:53:34.316-07:00I'm so glad you came by. Like you, it's c...I'm so glad you came by. Like you, it's certainly an issue that I struggled with. Living to fulfill the expectations of others (and our own) can be so confusing. I'm glad you're thinking about this before you get married. Perhaps you and your fiance can talk and pray about this together. As long as you're walking in God's will for you and your family... There is no shame!<br />Blessings to you ~ MaryMaryhttp://marywomantowoman.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-31199844432941137312013-08-01T03:21:53.247-07:002013-08-01T03:21:53.247-07:00I loved reading this. I was a stay at home mom fo...I loved reading this. I was a stay at home mom for over 20 years and loved it and saw its worth but felt like I had to defend myself and staying home from time to time. My insecurities have come about from comments my husband has made over the past 30 years about me and not from others who were working outside the home. Westiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12114155953361798823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-72891054003553582242013-07-10T02:56:21.810-07:002013-07-10T02:56:21.810-07:00I didn't read this shit, but time to score som...I didn't read this shit, but time to score some insecure pussyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-8469205511084775692013-07-10T02:55:57.841-07:002013-07-10T02:55:57.841-07:00I didn't read this shit, but time to score som...I didn't read this shit, but time to score some insecure pussyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-14890064558772751452013-07-03T08:55:06.300-07:002013-07-03T08:55:06.300-07:00Mary, thank you for this blog!! I'm not a mom,...Mary, thank you for this blog!! I'm not a mom, nor a wife, I'm a woman who is just finishing her bachelor's who had always said she wanted to be an attorney. But the thing is, my boyfriend and I are already planning our wedding and we know we want kids soon after (I'm 28, not getting any younger). Since we've been discussing this, I realized I wanted to be a stay at home mom, I even want to home school. And I've felt like I'm in a rut b/c everyone expects me to do something grand (work wise) and all I can feel would be grand would be being there for my family. I want to work for now in a job that serves others & eventually say goodbye to that job & hello to motherhood, and I feel ashamed of that. <br />But this blog helped me see that I'm not alone and that if God wills me to work & be a mom, work & not be a mom, or to be a park going mom, I will NOT be ashamed b/c it's His will! Thank you, thank you, thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-5159414425651845032013-06-23T16:40:38.477-07:002013-06-23T16:40:38.477-07:00Hi Ceil! You're so right... We women have so ...Hi Ceil! You're so right... We women have so many insecurities and none are God-glorifying. Our security comes from Him p.e.r.i.o.d!<br />I'm so glad you came by!<br />Blessings to you ~ MaryMaryhttp://marywomantowoman.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-73292415257126320402013-06-23T15:14:10.836-07:002013-06-23T15:14:10.836-07:00You really seem to have struck a chord here, Mary....You really seem to have struck a chord here, Mary. How wonderful that now you can be a cheerleader for women in the blog world...you've moved from the park!<br /><br />I see insecurity in many ways with us women. It's like we don't know what to say that will cover it all...or make it sound good too. You know, if it's good enough for God to give, it's good enough!<br /><br />Great post.<br /><br />Peace in Christ,<br />CeilCeilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06293917798735764739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-52743696933289441152013-06-22T08:41:02.214-07:002013-06-22T08:41:02.214-07:00Rosilind, you've said this so well! The most ...Rosilind, you've said this so well! The most important thing is to seek GOD as to where HE wants us {whether in or out of the home} and then rest and rejoice right there... bringing glory to Him!<br />thanks so much for coming by!<br />Blessings to you ~ MaryMaryhttp://marywomantowoman.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-2646494762349872762013-06-22T08:36:41.579-07:002013-06-22T08:36:41.579-07:00Stephanie, isn't it amazing the struggles-with...Stephanie, isn't it amazing the struggles-with-our-thoughts we have? Congratulations on being a registered nurse... that represents A LOT of hard work! AND congratulations on currently being an at-home mom with your little ones... THAT requires A LOT of work too! Rejoice and rest in where God has you and glorify Him in all you do!<br />Blessings to you ~ MaryMaryhttp://marywomantowoman.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-66735989791914247632013-06-22T04:41:40.710-07:002013-06-22T04:41:40.710-07:00I relate to this as well. We have been conditione...I relate to this as well. We have been conditioned to think that motherhood is a less than noble position - that there is something more fulfilling...that filling in that blank to the "What do you do" question requires something more prestigious. What can be more prestigious than raising up little tykes who will one day be their generation's decision makers? And why would we want to leave that job to people who do not share our values? Rosilind Jukichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08304788871235090080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-20945500500457627152013-06-21T20:08:51.599-07:002013-06-21T20:08:51.599-07:00Oh man. I've been there! I am a registered n...Oh man. I've been there! I am a registered nurse, but currently a stay at home mom. When people ask what I do, I say "well, I'm a nurse but I'm currently a stay at home mom, which happens to be the best job ever." That way I present that I attended college (why do I feel like they need to know that? Insecurity much?) But at the same time, I really do love being a stay at home mom. I sometimes feel bad for not working though because I worked so hard for my degree, but I feel like I need to be at home right now. I'm torn! Thanks for the sweet reminder that God has me right where He wants me at this moment! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-89073194854289892462013-06-20T19:30:58.553-07:002013-06-20T19:30:58.553-07:00Oh Mia, I love the thought that Jesus had an at-ho...Oh Mia, I love the thought that Jesus had an at-home-mom! Yep, that makes me smile!<br />I have a sweet 8 month old granddaughter that lives across the country from us. I'm going out to see her in August and I'll definitely take her to a park!! :)<br />I hope you're having a good week!<br />Much to to you ~ MaryMaryhttp://marywomantowoman.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-91325773782547600962013-06-20T16:08:47.933-07:002013-06-20T16:08:47.933-07:00Dear Mary
I am writing as one Prada to another! Th...Dear Mary<br />I am writing as one Prada to another! The world has played havoc with the minds of stay-at-home moms. Whenever I was attacked by the evil one whispering these lies in my ears, it helped me a lot to remind myself hat Jesus' mom was also only just a housewife and that was good enough for Him. So, one day, dear friend, you are going to be a great Bug Park grandmother.<br />Much love XX<br />MiaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02765891733244054084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-69409601526679060152013-06-20T06:59:45.303-07:002013-06-20T06:59:45.303-07:00Thank you! It's so good to have you here!
Ble...Thank you! It's so good to have you here!<br />Blessings to you ~ MaryMaryhttp://marywomantowoman.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-82540594758671802402013-06-20T06:57:15.482-07:002013-06-20T06:57:15.482-07:00Thanks Gail! It's something I have to remind ...Thanks Gail! It's something I have to remind myself of! :)<br />Bringing glory to His name is the very reason we exist!<br />Thank you for coming by!<br />Blessings to you ~ MaryMaryhttp://marywomantowoman.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-15126780061696398042013-06-20T06:55:09.737-07:002013-06-20T06:55:09.737-07:00Oh Barbie, I hear you! Moms today have so many gr...Oh Barbie, I hear you! Moms today have so many great resources and renewed intentionality... I've found myself wishing I could go back {with what I know now} and do things differently. BUT, I then take control over those thoughts and remember that our God is the great Redeemer. And like you, I want to be content and glorify God where He has me!<br />I'm so glad you came by!<br />Blessings to you ~ MaryMaryhttp://marywomantowoman.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-69266172588357330092013-06-20T06:49:12.346-07:002013-06-20T06:49:12.346-07:00April, I'm honored that I'll be included i...April, I'm honored that I'll be included in your newsletter! Congratulations on your blog's great new look and wonderful content! Kingdom Excellence!<br />Blessings and love, my friend ~ MaryMaryhttp://marywomantowoman.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-14182702307788781702013-06-20T01:48:44.683-07:002013-06-20T01:48:44.683-07:00Love, love, love that quote: We don't exist to...Love, love, love that quote: We don't exist to feel good about ourselves. We exist to bring glory to God!Gail @ http://biblelovenotes.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17462629145629813283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-78865685190862154982013-06-19T22:37:42.365-07:002013-06-19T22:37:42.365-07:00Oh wow, I love this. I am the queen of comparison...Oh wow, I love this. I am the queen of comparison and have been doing a lot of it lately. I find myself comparing myself to younger moms and wishing I could go back and do it differently. I want to be content just where God has me.BARBIEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02537827307867912139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-5239463650339744332013-06-19T21:54:21.535-07:002013-06-19T21:54:21.535-07:00This is excellent!This is excellent!The Provision Roomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00368915745404217340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-41532384318623828462013-06-19T21:43:26.557-07:002013-06-19T21:43:26.557-07:00Mary - this is absolutely incredible. A lovely pie...Mary - this is absolutely incredible. A lovely piece, I just love it. I have chosen to highlight it in my first monthly newsletter coming out July 1. :) So excited to share this with my readers!Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15536279654485127572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-4947718334846074432013-06-19T14:40:34.957-07:002013-06-19T14:40:34.957-07:00Beth, it seems we'll always be changing, learn...Beth, it seems we'll always be changing, learning, and growing to be women after His heart... wanting to bring glory to His name. He's so good to secure our identity in Him! Thanks so much for hosting Wedded Wed.!<br />Blessings to you, my friend ~ Mary Maryhttp://marywomantowoman.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-6654435757855711742013-06-19T14:35:08.654-07:002013-06-19T14:35:08.654-07:00Summer, it seems that both, women who work in and ...Summer, it seems that both, women who work in and out of home, can have a boatload of insecurities. And you're right, they can creep up so quickly! That's why it's so important to recognize who we are in Christ and where He wants us... and then ask Him to grow and shape us into women who love Him beyond anything else! It sounds as though you're a great example to your little ones! Enjoy your precious time with them!<br />Blessings to you, my friend ~ Mary<br />Maryhttp://marywomantowoman.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-69982704089141824552013-06-19T12:23:11.339-07:002013-06-19T12:23:11.339-07:00Holly, I'm glad it spoke to you! Yes, we need...Holly, I'm glad it spoke to you! Yes, we need to make sure we're where God wants us... And then embrace it and grow in it!<br />Blessings to you, my friend ~ MaryMaryhttp://marywomantowoman.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com