tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315813441386653699.post276101364415387367..comments2024-01-21T20:50:37.612+11:00Comments on GourmetGirlfriend: Accept the GoodGourmetGirlfriendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14540195749908936684noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315813441386653699.post-18569152029215493972014-02-15T13:19:41.959+11:002014-02-15T13:19:41.959+11:00I am so sorry that you had a tough week and your p...I am so sorry that you had a tough week and your poor little one is finding it hard to adjust to school my children were anxious ones as well and some days it broke my heart to make them go to school and having an accident on top of all that no wonder you cried....delayed reaction Big hugs!<br />I have been having a crappy year so far my dad had a heart attack and my sister was rushed to hospital with a serious infection just days apart on top of all that I have to see a rheumatologist for some issues I am having but I have decided to stop worrying and accept the Good and to meditate more xxLisa Mckenzienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315813441386653699.post-39058801830417744392014-02-13T19:05:09.298+11:002014-02-13T19:05:09.298+11:00Ruth! I can't believe that car didn't stop...Ruth! I can't believe that car didn't stop and what a way to start a school day. No wonder you sprung a leak. I thought the way you dealt with that was tremendous.<br /><br />Accept the good. I love it. it's gratitude made possible. Acceptance is a beautiful thing. xMaxabellanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315813441386653699.post-60554345168081306662014-02-12T13:40:55.053+11:002014-02-12T13:40:55.053+11:00Aw man, that IS a tough week. Running, meditating ...Aw man, that IS a tough week. Running, meditating and accepting the good is an awesome way to fight back. I'm here visiting to garner some mama strength from you. My eldest started school this year too and he's not one of the pack. He's always shone brightly which I think is awesome. Turns out some 5 year olds pick on kids who have long hair and aren't the same. I don't want my kid's spirit being broken. I know you have some awesome posts about your boys. I remember one specifically that I'm off to find. I hope this week is great for you. Thank you for being someone I can turn to for guidance. You might not know all of the answers, but you sure do shed a lot of insights that I appreciate.xoxoAmy {The Misadventurous Maker}noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315813441386653699.post-51358966143437062222014-02-11T20:12:58.768+11:002014-02-11T20:12:58.768+11:00So sorry to hear about the crash. Man. Scary stu...So sorry to hear about the crash. Man. Scary stuff...but thank goodness everyone is safe. Phew.<br /><br />So love what you wrote here.<br /><br />Accepting the good has been my life lesson for the last few years. After years of fertility issues, we had our son. Miraculous! And then we thought "we're on our way to building the family we dreamt off'...but alas, after more years of trying, lots and lots of tears and bandaids over our continually breaking hearts, we have had to accept we are a little family of 3. Accepting the good of 3. <br /><br />He started year 1 this year. It was tough...not so much for him, he was fine. It was me. I find it tough having my 'first and lasts' all in one hit, simultaneously. It's a lot to process...and for a while, especially, that first week of school, my mind was in the land of comparison and self-pity. Not a great place to be. But now, week 2...I'm not there so much. Not in that ugly land of feeling the loss, but again, looking out for and accepting the good. Thankfully, my return to accepting the good seems to be getting quicker each time (probably the years of practice)...but there's nothing like the peace and settledness it brings.<br /><br />I hope your week has been one where the good shines bright. So love your thoughts and philosophies and recipes...off to do another batch of salt and pepper spice mix. That stuff is not just good...it is BRILLIANT!<br /><br />Thanks GG...again.monnienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315813441386653699.post-74966742271116390492014-02-10T23:07:03.719+11:002014-02-10T23:07:03.719+11:00my lovely , you are great!my lovely , you are great!sylvianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315813441386653699.post-38955823032958670342014-02-10T19:51:28.683+11:002014-02-10T19:51:28.683+11:00That crash sounds awful. No wonder you were a bit ...That crash sounds awful. No wonder you were a bit leaky the next day. Hope week 2 of kindy goes a little smoother. xmogantoshnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315813441386653699.post-53775093432480174992014-02-10T16:24:36.333+11:002014-02-10T16:24:36.333+11:00we can never assume that our children will handle ...we can never assume that our children will handle anything the same as the others.<br />all individuals. and i like it just like that.<br />yes i LOVE what Reannon said too!<br />thankyou so much for your lovely comment.<br />xxxxGourmetGirlfriendnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315813441386653699.post-58167420603633985362014-02-10T16:19:45.126+11:002014-02-10T16:19:45.126+11:00Ruth, thank you for sharing emma's video. i l...Ruth, thank you for sharing emma's video. i love it and i love her love of the garden, the food, the sharing of the food and the joy of the big table. She seems pretty much like you. isn't it interesting how our youngest can be such anxious little souls when they have been surrounded by loving older siblings and loving parents who just cherish them. to be with them on their journey is all we can do, talk with them, listen to their concerns, offer wise?! counsel, empathy and guidance. <br />My happy go lucky baby come anxious high achieving 16 year old daughter certainly lives that life full of dark and light and as I listen to her analyse, and try and rationalise her life, i give thanks that i am here letting her grow but so often with a hand placed on her shoulder telling her how proud I am of her achievements, efforts and journey. <br />Life is as Reannon says. i love that simple insight. <br />Your good fortune out of last week was you all emerged unscathed from the car incident. And that you used the powers of meditation and exercise. <br />Cooking , back in that kitchen where we all can share and chat just keeps everyones spirits a little saner. Isn't it lovely again to have a cooler day for a minute or two to cook a little more. In fact its times like this we all should go out and help those that are struggling in these awful fires around our town.<br />Take care. you are such a good person.Catnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315813441386653699.post-75621370279691048712014-02-10T16:16:34.057+11:002014-02-10T16:16:34.057+11:00oh yay!
all the GOOD!
hope the rest of your week i...oh yay!<br />all the GOOD!<br />hope the rest of your week is GOOD too.<br />xxGourmetGirlfriendnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315813441386653699.post-77824839661956551792014-02-10T16:15:43.421+11:002014-02-10T16:15:43.421+11:00What a positively fabulous blog to begin my Monday...What a positively fabulous blog to begin my Monday with :-)Sarah-Janenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315813441386653699.post-75706908536155439402014-02-10T16:15:23.473+11:002014-02-10T16:15:23.473+11:00YES.
all the YES!!!!
it is SOOOOO important to ac...YES.<br />all the YES!!!! <br />it is SOOOOO important to acknowledge the dark.<br />him not stopping was just a symptom of his overall 'eyes closed shut' thing. I mean who drives at that speed through a school zone at ANY TIME?! <br />but so good we weren't hurt- and the person whose car i hit was very empathetic. nice.<br />xxxGourmetGirlfriendnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315813441386653699.post-73115645844799427532014-02-10T16:12:23.353+11:002014-02-10T16:12:23.353+11:00she's a ripper. so happy she won.
xshe's a ripper. so happy she won.<br />xGourmetGirlfriendnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315813441386653699.post-31515989642583946302014-02-10T16:12:01.000+11:002014-02-10T16:12:01.000+11:00it was frightening but we are ok.
he doesn't c...it was frightening but we are ok.<br />he doesn't cry because he is unhappy- it is just his anxiety. i think children cry for lots of reasons and not always sadness.<br /><br />i just need to give him the tools to help him overcome his anxiety.<br />it's a day by day thing.<br />yup.<br />accept the good.<br />so so good.<br />thanks for you kindness.<br />xxGourmetGirlfriendnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315813441386653699.post-4449661519167274102014-02-10T16:09:07.570+11:002014-02-10T16:09:07.570+11:00thankyou for your kind words.
yes- i love the '...thankyou for your kind words.<br />yes- i love the 'this will pass' too.<br />enjoy your pasta! <br />xxGourmetGirlfriendnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315813441386653699.post-37556005305557351722014-02-10T16:08:22.029+11:002014-02-10T16:08:22.029+11:00isn't it great! always trying to be better. lo...isn't it great! always trying to be better. love it.<br />xGourmetGirlfriendnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315813441386653699.post-9511161219385547972014-02-10T15:35:01.219+11:002014-02-10T15:35:01.219+11:00A few years back a friend said to me " life i...A few years back a friend said to me " life is full of dark & light. How can we see the light if there is never any dark?' and man has it stuck with me.<br />I too try not to dwell in bad/negative/dark side of life- I am the eternal optimist, always glass half full, always with my face to the sun- but sometimes it does seem like the bad stuff wants to engulf us. It'll pass Ruth but take it easy. Let your emotions run their course. xxx<br /><br /><br />I'm so glad you are all safe after your crash- & so not cool of the driver to stop! Whats wrong with people?!Reannon Hopenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315813441386653699.post-29079217428325820062014-02-10T15:30:43.960+11:002014-02-10T15:30:43.960+11:00Gorgeous video too...love it!Gorgeous video too...love it!Jane @ Shady Bakerhttp://shadybaker.blogspot.com.au/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315813441386653699.post-77250732102466515832014-02-10T15:26:32.589+11:002014-02-10T15:26:32.589+11:00Gosh Ruth I hope you have recovered from your cras...Gosh Ruth I hope you have recovered from your crash...how frightening. That would be enough to bring me unstuck too. Gosh, I need to hear and remember these words. Accept the Good...very wise isn't it? Good luck with your little man, the school thing can be so wrenching. I have had a taste of this and when my boy cried I just wanted to whisk him away from that noisy school yard, buy him a hot chocolate and make him happy. But, life is not like at that is it? Have a great week xJane @ Shady Bakerhttp://shadybaker.blogspot.com.au/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315813441386653699.post-47028812808725439252014-02-10T14:21:28.715+11:002014-02-10T14:21:28.715+11:00I hope you have a great week Ruth. And how cute is...I hope you have a great week Ruth. And how cute is that Nanna, best quote ever! xxjodyhttp://lemonrhodes.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315813441386653699.post-66718097822357099012014-02-10T14:15:03.443+11:002014-02-10T14:15:03.443+11:00Everything about this post is spot on.
I am glad y...Everything about this post is spot on.<br />I am glad you guys are ok, above all.<br />Accept the good will follow my 'and this too will pass' mantra<br />Off to make that pasta dish from last week, while the weather is reasonable.<br />Take Care.Cheekiechopsnoreply@blogger.com