Comments on Mama Notes: ... and He will direct your paths.

Just wanted to wish you well for your big move. I ...

2009-11-29T14:33:03.747-09:00

Just wanted to wish you well for your big move. I totally agree with Rambling Rachel on this one. It's ok to feel how you feel!

I just want to thank you for this honest post. I w...

2009-11-24T13:58:06.097-09:00

I just want to thank you for this honest post. I was wondering if you were really so happy and positive ALL the time like you seem on this blog a lot! I have had a rough past month myself and it's just nice to have someone else expressing feeling mad and sad about things and then saying it's OK. Good luck with all of your changes.

hugs to you! look at it the way you would tell a ...

2009-11-23T15:38:34.554-09:00

hugs to you!
look at it the way you would tell a child who was old enough to understand. it's an adventure. a cold one. but it's bound to be wonderful. and we are all here, on twitter and your blog, for support and virtual hugs.
btw...
i get the whole divorce thing. my kids have to deal with that because their dad and i are divorced. it isn't easy, is it?
xo

I'm so sorry... I would be feeling the same wa...

2009-11-23T13:37:35.665-09:00

I'm so sorry... I would be feeling the same way. It is so hard to let go and let God take care of it all, but you're right, He will direct your paths. I'm glad you have Him to lean on! You'll have so many neat experiences to share!

I am definitely feeling your emotions through your...

2009-11-23T08:48:58.580-09:00

I am definitely feeling your emotions through your post, and I admire your strong faith in the face of all this uncertainty. I'm with you in that I think all of these things happen for a reason. And who knows, maybe you'll get there and not enjoy it? If so, you can always move back!

I do think you should be upfront with your husband about how you are feeling, though. You don't want your emotions to grow into some unspoken resentment toward him for making this move. The resentment may still be there, but I'd suggest you speak about it and get it out in the open.

Hugs from your cyber-friend,
Dustin

I can completely understand where you're at. W...

2009-11-23T08:32:08.963-09:00

I can completely understand where you're at. We go through this every year around this time having to live so far from our families. It's hard to get home for us & equally hard to be here away from them. You'll get through this tho & everything will work out. :)

I left something for you at my blog

It's OK not to be OK. It's a process. (hu...

2009-11-23T07:33:39.218-09:00

It's OK not to be OK. It's a process.

(hugs)

I would feel the same way if I were in your shoes!...

2009-11-23T06:36:24.416-09:00

I would feel the same way if I were in your shoes! You might as well be moving to a different country! Things will work out though. Who knows, you may actually LIKE it once you get there!

Hang in there. He has you in His hands!

2009-11-22T19:39:18.851-09:00

Hang in there. He has you in His hands!

Hi, Samantha, I know it's wintertime now, but ...

2009-11-22T19:22:30.990-09:00

Hi, Samantha,
I know it's wintertime now, but our family lived for a summer in Anchorage when I was growing up, and we totally loved it. Your sweet family will adjust in time. You have each other and you have the Lord. I will look forward to reading your blog in the days to come. And God is faithful - He has grand plans for each one of you. ~ Jo Dorr

Samantha- I am so sorry that we missed your goodb...

2009-11-22T17:14:26.904-09:00

Samantha-

I am so sorry that we missed your goodbye party...we were out of town this weekend.

I'm sad that our little ones won't get to spend the next few years together. I've loved watching you become a mother, and I would have loved to raise our boys together.

We love you guys and we are hopeful that one day we'll all get to live in the same place!

xoxoxo

-beka

I have felt what you are feeling so many times! We...

2009-11-22T17:10:39.344-09:00

I have felt what you are feeling so many times! We moved a lot growing up across the country and the world, and now I am a military wife. My faith has been very important in helping me have the courage to accept life's paths.

And it is OK if you're not all smiles. Honor what you are feeling, just don't let yourself get stuck feeling down. You can give me a call anytime if you just want to complain about it all. Change is hard no matter how many time you do it and no matter what people say, but you'll shine through it all in the end.

Good news! You're in the same boat as Abraham ...

2009-11-22T17:07:46.443-09:00

Good news! You're in the same boat as Abraham was! And so am I! A bit different than where you are, but still adrift and we're wondering why. Your posting that verse was very encouraging. Dh was feeling down about our situation two nights ago, and last night was my turn.

Another verse that I keep reminding myself of is the one about His ways being higher than our ways, and His thoughts higher than ours. And also the one about Him not being slow in keeping His promises as some understand slowness. Sigh. So, big hugs, we're right there with you.

Don't be too scared of the cold weather... I m...

2009-11-22T17:01:21.867-09:00

Don't be too scared of the cold weather... I moved from Southern BC to Northern BC and you know, you get used to it. I honestly believe it's really hard to tell the difference between -20 and -40... you don't stay outside long in either!

Just get a well insulated home and a block heater for your car and you'll be toasty! :)

Good luck and you've got the right attitude, no matter God will take care of you... and he doesn't put us in situations we can't handle! ... even -40!

Samantha, You are such a good and faithful wife a...

2009-11-22T14:34:16.527-09:00

Samantha,

You are such a good and faithful wife and mother. When Thomas called to share his news with me, I congratulated him and then instantly asked, "how is Samantha doing with all of this?" I can't even imagine what must be going through your head right now. It's all so bittersweet. He's been waiting for a teaching job for MONTHS, and while the waiting was draining, it probably became somewhat comfortable because it was normal. Then POOF over the matter of just a few days, everything was flipped all around and the waiting was over. And now, I'm sure you wish you had a few more weeks of "waiting" left.

I am so impressed with the way you support your family. You will be SO richly blessed for taking this gi-huge-ic leap of faith and trusting in His divine ability to cause all things to work together for good.

I am praying for you. Fiercely.

Love,
Natalie

First off, your son is ADORABLE...and so are you! ...

2009-11-22T13:45:17.274-09:00

First off, your son is ADORABLE...and so are you!

Second...you can do this, you can do this. Everything will turn out ok. I know, people say this all the time, but really, something good WILL happen :) Hang in there, girl!

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Your feelings are valid and understandable. Have ...

2009-11-22T11:37:51.675-09:00

Your feelings are valid and understandable. Have you talked about how your feeling with your hubby? Maybe come to a compromise-see how it is living there for a while and if you really aren't feeling 100% about it have a chat with him about moving back home. I understand it's easier said than done though..jobs are few and far between these days. I saw someone was talking about video chat-that's a GREAT idea! I wish you all the best of luck:) You seem like such a sweetheart!!

Keep remembering that verse. You are going to be t...

2009-11-22T10:36:17.071-09:00

Keep remembering that verse. You are going to be the coolest mommy in Alaska! Good luck with your move and enjoy your last week in the "continental USA" :0

Thanks for sharing. And thanks for being honest! ...

2009-11-22T09:52:12.396-09:00

Thanks for sharing. And thanks for being honest! I understand completely... I always say "ok" even if I feel like my world is crashing down around me. Just know that a stranger half a world away is praying for you. Keep being honest. If I've learned anything, it's that the Lord is faithful even when we are not. Hang in there, it's gonna be a wild ride :)

Well, obviously everything you are feeling is comp...

2009-11-22T08:46:48.710-09:00

Well, obviously everything you are feeling is completely understandable! I can't imagine how hard all this is though mama! Hugs to you!

It's understandable to feel sad and angry at t...

2009-11-22T02:44:06.704-09:00

It's understandable to feel sad and angry at these things. I moved from my home country nearly 3 years ago to marry my husband in the US, then 1 year ago we moved again so we're not in the same country as either my family or my husband's.

I still sometimes get angry about it, I don't think that will ever go away. It's especially hard when you have kids because you'd like the extended family to be closer. We are however very lucky that we have such wonderful ways of staying in touch via the internet. My son gets to talk to his grandparents on videochat every week.

Keep your head up and good luck with the move!

I feel the same way you do sometimes. I love the v...

2009-11-22T01:39:43.111-09:00

I feel the same way you do sometimes. I love the verses Is. 49:15-16. They always help me.

It's ok to be mad and sad and scared. God can ...

2009-11-22T00:44:24.454-09:00

It's ok to be mad and sad and scared. God can handle all of those emotions, he has broad shoulders. Just remember to trust in Him, and pray through it all. Good Luck mama!

I pray that God will meet you where you are, wipe ...

2009-11-22T00:02:57.226-09:00

I pray that God will meet you where you are, wipe away your sadness, and bless you beyond measure in your new home!

Lisa @
All That and a Box of Rocks

awwww everything will turn out fantastic! Your son...

2009-11-21T23:17:17.127-09:00

awwww everything will turn out fantastic! Your son will have so many fun experiences in Alaska!!! My cousin lives in Fairbanks, she just posted on facebook that its
-32 degrees!!! yikes!! how many people can say theyve lived in temps like that?!?!?!?! It'll be such a great experience =)