Comments on: The Very Long Night http://meetmeattheintersection.com/2007/09/16/the-very-long-night/ "The Intersection" is your place of connection Mon, 05 Sep 2011 05:14:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: Tracy http://meetmeattheintersection.com/2007/09/16/the-very-long-night/comment-page-1/#comment-22 Tracy Thu, 27 Sep 2007 18:17:25 +0000 http://meetmeattheintersection.com/2007/09/16/the-very-long-night/#comment-22 I have a verse and a song that help me through trying and tough times. The Song = Voice of Truth The Verse = Isaiah 40:31 - "but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." I have a verse and a song that help me through trying and tough times.

The Song = Voice of Truth
The Verse = Isaiah 40:31 –
“but those who hope in the LORD
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.”

]]> By: Susan http://meetmeattheintersection.com/2007/09/16/the-very-long-night/comment-page-1/#comment-21 Susan Wed, 26 Sep 2007 16:55:03 +0000 http://meetmeattheintersection.com/2007/09/16/the-very-long-night/#comment-21 Krista, I can identify so easily with your story. In fact, I had one of those nights last night. I was up five times during the night, not with a baby but with a four year old. He is sick and truthfully I would take the sickness in his place if I could. But I always wonder when I'm up those sleepless nights, how does my husband sleep so soundly through it all? Then in the morning I find myself very tired and with very little patience with my boys. My yelling moment comes in the hustle to get ready for school. I'm receiving no cooperation from my boys and then in a moment of weakness I YELL and YELL and do you know what they do?, they laugh at me. When did this happen? I'm no longer intimidating to them, I'm funny? So I managed to hold it in for a brief moment but then I succumb to the laughter too. The good thing to come out of this was of course the laughter at myself and the opportunity God gave me to ask forgiveness from my boys for the words I said and how I said them. It was a teaching moment for both them and me. Krista,
I can identify so easily with your story. In fact, I had one of those nights last night. I was up five times during the night, not with a baby but with a four year old. He is sick and truthfully I would take the sickness in his place if I could. But I always wonder when I’m up those sleepless nights, how does my husband sleep so soundly through it all? Then in the morning I find myself very tired and with very little patience with my boys. My yelling moment comes in the hustle to get ready for school. I’m receiving no cooperation from my boys and then in a moment of weakness I YELL and YELL and do you know what they do?, they laugh at me. When did this happen? I’m no longer intimidating to them, I’m funny? So I managed to hold it in for a brief moment but then I succumb to the laughter too. The good thing to come out of this was of course the laughter at myself and the opportunity God gave me to ask forgiveness from my boys for the words I said and how I said them. It was a teaching moment for both them and me.

]]> By: Michele http://meetmeattheintersection.com/2007/09/16/the-very-long-night/comment-page-1/#comment-20 Michele Mon, 24 Sep 2007 14:50:54 +0000 http://meetmeattheintersection.com/2007/09/16/the-very-long-night/#comment-20 <p>Melissa, THANK YOU for your words of wisdom! The word of God is not just empty words on a page. Although my husband doesn't travel and my kids are older, many times I have been robbed of a peaceful night's sleep by fear and worry. I lie there, watching the minutes tick off the clock while I mentally go through the details of every trying and uncertain situation. The heaviness of these things can choke the very life out of me and keep me from the peace my Father desires to pour into my life. Psalm 3:4-5 might just be a good verse to memorize and have in my arsenal for those crazy nights.</p> <p>Anyone else have a favorite verse that comes to the rescue during trying times?</p> Melissa, THANK YOU for your words of wisdom! The word of God is not just empty words on a page. Although my husband doesn’t travel and my kids are older, many times I have been robbed of a peaceful night’s sleep by fear and worry. I lie there, watching the minutes tick off the clock while I mentally go through the details of every trying and uncertain situation. The heaviness of these things can choke the very life out of me and keep me from the peace my Father desires to pour into my life. Psalm 3:4-5 might just be a good verse to memorize and have in my arsenal for those crazy nights.

Anyone else have a favorite verse that comes to the rescue during trying times?

]]> By: Melissa http://meetmeattheintersection.com/2007/09/16/the-very-long-night/comment-page-1/#comment-19 Melissa Mon, 24 Sep 2007 03:22:33 +0000 http://meetmeattheintersection.com/2007/09/16/the-very-long-night/#comment-19 <p>I love how the story opens...it could be any new mom thinking that this lack of sleep will last only a few short months. Little did we know! And the thought of the neighbors hearing your comments assuming they were directed to your husband is too funny! A sense of humor is certainly something that you have to encourage in those situations or the craziness will consume you!!</p> <p>I never sleep well when Dave is gone and the constant tiredness wears on me. Looking through Psalms helps me...David was worn down a lot also! ;) Ps. 3:4-5 "To the Lord I cry aloud, and He answers me from His holy hill. I lie down and SLEEP; I wake again, because the Lord sustains me." I have to remind myself alot that I am sustained in the Lord... Another great verse is Ps. 46:5 "God is within her, she will not fall: God will help her at break of day."</p> <p>This blog is such a needed space!! I look forward to lots of interaction at the intersection. :)</p> I love how the story opens…it could be any new mom thinking that this lack of sleep will last only a few short months. Little did we know! And the thought of the neighbors hearing your comments assuming they were directed to your husband is too funny! A sense of humor is certainly something that you have to encourage in those situations or the craziness will consume you!!

I never sleep well when Dave is gone and the constant tiredness wears on me. Looking through Psalms helps me…David was worn down a lot also! ;) Ps. 3:4-5 “To the Lord I cry aloud, and He answers me from His holy hill. I lie down and SLEEP; I wake again, because the Lord sustains me.” I have to remind myself alot that I am sustained in the Lord… Another great verse is Ps. 46:5 “God is within her, she will not fall: God will help her at break of day.”

This blog is such a needed space!! I look forward to lots of interaction at the intersection. :)

]]> By: patti from Mesa, Az. http://meetmeattheintersection.com/2007/09/16/the-very-long-night/comment-page-1/#comment-18 patti from Mesa, Az. Wed, 19 Sep 2007 02:01:09 +0000 http://meetmeattheintersection.com/2007/09/16/the-very-long-night/#comment-18 Krista, Even though I am beyond the child-rearing years and remember so well those sleepless nights, I still become angry in the middle of the night when someone in our bed is snoring--and it's not me! We live in a condominium community and, since our homes are so close in proximity, noise travels easily. Learning not to raise my voice is constantly on my mind. Thank you God for YOUR very gentle reminder. Krista,

Even though I am beyond the child-rearing years and remember so well those sleepless nights, I still become angry in the middle of the night when someone in our bed is snoring–and it’s not me! We live in a condominium community and, since our homes are so close in proximity, noise travels easily. Learning not to raise my voice is constantly on my mind. Thank you God for YOUR very gentle reminder.

]]> By: Julie from Denver, CO http://meetmeattheintersection.com/2007/09/16/the-very-long-night/comment-page-1/#comment-16 Julie from Denver, CO Tue, 18 Sep 2007 16:29:22 +0000 http://meetmeattheintersection.com/2007/09/16/the-very-long-night/#comment-16 Krista, What an honest portrayal of what many women experience! As the wife of a man who travels weekly for work, I know the feeling of exasperation. To put a positive light on it- remember how excited everyone is when daddy finally comes home (even if he was gone only one night!) We all look forward to his return and sharing what we have done while away. Despite the struggle, God reminds us how much we value and love one another. Krista,

What an honest portrayal of what many women experience! As the wife of a man who travels weekly for work, I know the feeling of exasperation. To put a positive light on it- remember how excited everyone is when daddy finally comes home (even if he was gone only one night!) We all look forward to his return and sharing what we have done while away. Despite the struggle, God reminds us how much we value and love one another.

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