tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5841337533544936090.post7857740115410485361..comments2018-12-09T13:30:53.464-08:00Comments on Jon, Clair, Seth & Soren: IsolationJon and Clair Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06719004295492055324noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5841337533544936090.post-26195908361051452832013-10-22T18:16:34.786-07:002013-10-22T18:16:34.786-07:00Those first few months with a newborn and a toddle...Those first few months with a newborn and a toddler are naturally isolating I think :( Chicago or not, it's very difficult to get everybody out the door. Luckily you have a backyard and beautiful weather! Let people over and kindly ask if they'd be up to hanging out while you do dishes. Women are generally intuitive to know that if they're hanging out with you while you do chores - they will pitch in! Even set up a weekly stop by. Offer prayer as a thank you for their time and they'll feel filled up even though they may be pouring out on you. It's a great opportunity to allow others with the love language of service to love on you. Love you, miss you. And wish we could meet up for coffee. Grantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02454469468156421128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5841337533544936090.post-28304387137798804732013-10-22T18:07:18.363-07:002013-10-22T18:07:18.363-07:00I hear ya Claire, some thing here (carless). Once ...I hear ya Claire, some thing here (carless). Once people started realizing it though, some have offered me their cars when they go places if they aren't using them for a few days which has been really nice (anyone you know travel a alot?) For instance a friend just traveled, I used her car, and then used it to pick her and her daughter up from the airport as the trade off :). I try to remain positive and thank the Lord for what we do have every day...when I start listing it, or when I remember where we were at when we were in chicago (super poor...never able to own a home) I am much more thankful and content. It's a season we are in. Also, just think, less hassel having to load and unload 2 kiddos to go places, you're not obligated because you have no car! ha. And I digress....just wanted to let you know you're not alone!s.koerthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17496048240970572695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5841337533544936090.post-74592504821311872692013-10-22T16:35:14.536-07:002013-10-22T16:35:14.536-07:00know exactly what you mean sis. spent many years ...know exactly what you mean sis. spent many years in the same situation with matt & gretchen. it's a lonely world. come to think of it... I'm right back in it, being w/out a car & stuck home alone 90% of the time. just know you're not alone. xoxoTraciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10672070377159994412noreply@blogger.com