tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645105390063604360.post4054277091262339019..comments2024-01-26T13:52:15.408-05:00Comments on Life After I "Dew": Balance and ContentmentShannon Dewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06532112640843820431noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645105390063604360.post-77546460950522527982015-11-29T11:29:01.388-05:002015-11-29T11:29:01.388-05:00Thanks, friend!Thanks, friend!Shannon Dewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06532112640843820431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645105390063604360.post-9827692324493423832015-11-26T08:04:18.926-05:002015-11-26T08:04:18.926-05:00Spending Thanksgiving morning drinking warm coffee...Spending Thanksgiving morning drinking warm coffee, watching my newborn sleep while the rest of the family is still sleep upstairs and catching up on blogs from the last few weeks. This is a perfect post. Instead of being annoyed that I was up all night with three different kids needing me, I'm reflecting on how lucky I am to have them. 2016 will be a year of simplifying for us too, and this post gave me lots of reminders of feeling lucky for what I have. <br /><br />Now I need to go unsubscribe from about 50 email listsJillianLeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12332369127520564681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645105390063604360.post-19206270122817073872015-11-20T09:03:57.662-05:002015-11-20T09:03:57.662-05:00I truly believe it takes as much courage to start ...I truly believe it takes as much courage to start something as to stop it. You have grown a ton since I "meet" you and God is still shaping your world, heart and mind. You will figure out your balance sooner than later and when you do, you'll be more content then you ever thought possible. Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02297382893543772858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645105390063604360.post-89097718716480875192015-11-20T06:03:38.711-05:002015-11-20T06:03:38.711-05:00Thanks so much for reading! I think the blogs tha...Thanks so much for reading! I think the blogs that are the best, have the most loyal readers, and get people talking are the ones where people aren't trying too hard. This day and age it seems like everyone is writing in hopes of being picked up by the Huffington Post and that is not something I ever desire. I just write what feels natural and true to me and hope someone likes it or finds encouragement in it :-). You're doing a great job with your blog, keep it up!Shannon Dewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06532112640843820431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645105390063604360.post-80979018371841116652015-11-20T06:01:45.641-05:002015-11-20T06:01:45.641-05:00Absolutely! I don't think the dinner table is...Absolutely! I don't think the dinner table is a place for phones anyway and drives me NUTS when Jimmy has his out. I just don't want to set that example for our kids, ya know? But yes, I realized the same thing.Shannon Dewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06532112640843820431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645105390063604360.post-69463558376089298702015-11-20T06:00:24.371-05:002015-11-20T06:00:24.371-05:00Thanks for reading :-)Thanks for reading :-)Shannon Dewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06532112640843820431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645105390063604360.post-72597147261769474572015-11-20T06:00:07.090-05:002015-11-20T06:00:07.090-05:00I realized a long time ago that I'll never do...I realized a long time ago that I'll never do anything GREAT. The struggle is so real. Shannon Dewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06532112640843820431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645105390063604360.post-57470581424479012302015-11-20T05:58:58.762-05:002015-11-20T05:58:58.762-05:00Thanks girl! I miss your face!Thanks girl! I miss your face!Shannon Dewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06532112640843820431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645105390063604360.post-3160486693511868062015-11-19T23:13:05.475-05:002015-11-19T23:13:05.475-05:00good, good stuff, miss dew. :)good, good stuff, miss dew. :)Katie @ Loves of Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07841348340467277988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645105390063604360.post-67063659137886825952015-11-19T12:19:34.167-05:002015-11-19T12:19:34.167-05:00I absolutely love this, it actually seems like a t...I absolutely love this, it actually seems like a topic I would right about on my blog. I often feel like I need to write some perfect "How To" post for my blog to mean anything and get followers. But the truth is, I don't. We don't. The reason bloggers start their specific genre of a blog is because it's what they are passionate about and good at. I'm not good at house decor, I can't cook worth beans, and I'm not a fashionista. I'm a Writer and that's that. I don't have a fancy desk to sit at, I'm currently holding my laptop up with a cardboard box, and I'm sitting gone the floor in my messy living room drinking coffee. and I am so happy with that. <br /><br />I find a lot of clarity and beauty in this post, these are the posts that I am drawn too the most because I love reading (and writing) posts that make you think, it also makes you realize that Bloggers are real people, we aren't some magazine edited article. Great Job and Keep it up!<br /><br />-Ashlee Michelle<br />www.makeupandmodifieds.blogspot.comMakeup and Modified'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15141653845219622600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645105390063604360.post-14422737238226105902015-11-19T10:46:44.784-05:002015-11-19T10:46:44.784-05:00I agree! Social media is great but it gets to be T...I agree! Social media is great but it gets to be TOO much. Often times after dinner, I suggest to my husband that we both put our phones down. We won't miss much on FB or Instagram. I used to post a lot more but have really cut back in the last year or so. Thanks for this post!Rachel T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00961900746199922761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645105390063604360.post-53747183825614269892015-11-19T10:00:11.901-05:002015-11-19T10:00:11.901-05:00Well said and oh so true!!!Well said and oh so true!!!nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18383963406801967830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645105390063604360.post-3825487531279148362015-11-19T08:42:33.153-05:002015-11-19T08:42:33.153-05:00Good for you! I hit that balance 'wall' ev...Good for you! I hit that balance 'wall' every few months - and have a minor meltdown and get all pouty for thinking I do a lot of things OK, but nothing great. <br /><br />And then I suck it up and get over it ha. But you're right -- it's a struggle for sure!Miss Chelseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13019483918988496228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645105390063604360.post-19732184583615380612015-11-19T08:36:44.484-05:002015-11-19T08:36:44.484-05:00Damn Girl!!!!!! Nail on the head. Best post I...Damn Girl!!!!!! Nail on the head. Best post I've read in a long time. I feel the same way and admire you for sharing. You are awesome and your kids are blessed. xo<br />Crissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15222029775809800533noreply@blogger.com