tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118064191267068030.post36597307292197989..comments2023-11-05T03:47:29.154-06:00Comments on Life in Beranville: Teachable Moments ~ Learning TogetherRachel Beranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00324124235452940506noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118064191267068030.post-86083521157726207602013-07-24T07:07:20.883-05:002013-07-24T07:07:20.883-05:00Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a c...Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment, Melanie. What an encouragement YOU were to me today! I believe we need this reminder again and again...and again and again. :) <br /><br />Thanks also for choosing to follow my blog. Looking forward to connecting with you more in the days to come. Rachel Beranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00324124235452940506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118064191267068030.post-44327502377923457672013-07-23T23:59:17.170-05:002013-07-23T23:59:17.170-05:00This is my favorite part of your post, "But I...This is my favorite part of your post, "But I have learned, even though it's not easy, that I have to separate my identity not only from my child's behavior, but from what other people think of me...and even what they think of my children. <br /><br />I know the truth. I know that I love my sons and am trying to teach them rightly. I know that my boys aren't bad boys. I know they're just learning and it's my job to teach them. Much like I'm leaning and it's God's job to teach me. I know that God loves imperfect me and my imperfect kids. He sees it all. He knows our hearts. And He's the One that we answer to. <br /><br />I also know that I love my kids too much to let behavior like that go. So I ceased the teachable moment and chalked it up to experience, for my sons and myself. And I thanked God for opportunities like this to see how He is teaching and growing us."<br /><br />I love it! Thank you for those wonderful words of wisdom! I only wish I could bring them to mind when I am struggling with a disobedient, disrespectful, angry or rude child. You have helped me consider my ways more deeply.<br /><br />Thank you,<br />Melanie@getahoot.com<br />- See more at: http://beranville.blogspot.com/2013/07/teachable-moments-learning-together.html#sthash.DueXrfUU.dpufAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11604298652285156514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118064191267068030.post-5392962961055047552013-07-20T22:00:25.127-05:002013-07-20T22:00:25.127-05:00Deena, your comment made me smile! I remember Zac...Deena, your comment made me smile! I remember Zac with his lip stuck out, arms crossed and soooo determined. He was such a lovable kid, though. :) <br /><br />Love You Much,<br />RachelRachel Beranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00324124235452940506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118064191267068030.post-51948945695303542602013-07-20T20:46:18.458-05:002013-07-20T20:46:18.458-05:00Your post was great. It made me chuckle right out ...Your post was great. It made me chuckle right out loud. Remember when Zac was little? Of course you don't, neither do I! He was always so much bigger than other kids his age. (For those of you who don't know, he was twice the size of most kids his age. And I might add twice as wonderful to me!)But I'm sure you remember when he'd get upset and cry! The more I tried to quiet him the louder he got! You are a wonderful Mommy!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11309913080678437681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118064191267068030.post-25669938843948181972013-07-20T17:24:52.012-05:002013-07-20T17:24:52.012-05:00Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comm...Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment, Christine. It's always good to be reminded that this is a "normal" part of mothering. You're a great encouragement to me! <br /><br />Big Hug,<br />RachelRachel Beranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00324124235452940506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118064191267068030.post-14113559889029207072013-07-20T15:58:29.497-05:002013-07-20T15:58:29.497-05:00Thanks for being real! It has been a few years, b...Thanks for being real! It has been a few years, but I remember leaving the grocery cart and walking three ornary boys out of the store where we had a talk. Most of the time we went back in and behaviour was better. But I remember a time when this momma was done, to weary to give it another try. When they wanted milk and cereal the next morning, they knew why we didn't have it. We learn! Thanks for sharing and reminding us to not be so hard on ourselves or too prideful about our children's behaviour. HUGSChristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07155383233560215768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118064191267068030.post-47755159471565124832013-07-20T10:28:10.412-05:002013-07-20T10:28:10.412-05:00Oh, thank you for that reminder, Glenda! And for ...Oh, thank you for that reminder, Glenda! And for being THAT lady, instead of the person who stares or gives dirty looks or tries to give advice (like the lady in the story above)! I have been in the store alone and seen someone else's child misbehaving, I just smile to myself, pray for her and thank God it isn't me (this time!). ;)<br /><br />Blessings,<br />RachelRachel Beranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00324124235452940506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118064191267068030.post-8017932983229230122013-07-20T10:25:52.097-05:002013-07-20T10:25:52.097-05:00Ha! Jill, I remember that story. We've all be...Ha! Jill, I remember that story. We've all been there, right?! It's just when it happens you feel like you're the ONLY one ever! :) It's amazing to me how much God teaches us through parenting...if our eyes are open to see it. <br /><br />Love Much,<br />RachelRachel Beranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00324124235452940506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118064191267068030.post-12122136738068036632013-07-20T10:24:33.478-05:002013-07-20T10:24:33.478-05:00Thanks for stopping by and reminding me that I'...Thanks for stopping by and reminding me that I'm not alone, Maria! :) Maybe I should write that phrase down myself!!<br /><br />Hugs, <br />RachelRachel Beranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00324124235452940506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118064191267068030.post-29920309215023316712013-07-20T06:29:52.778-05:002013-07-20T06:29:52.778-05:00I always smile at moms whose kids are misbehaving ...I always smile at moms whose kids are misbehaving in public (ie. being kids) ... because we have ALL been there. <br /><br />Fondly,<br />GlendaGLENDA CHILDERShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10413897395818998532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118064191267068030.post-35291826386197876112013-07-19T16:46:22.259-05:002013-07-19T16:46:22.259-05:00Oh have I been there...I recall J.D. going upstair...Oh have I been there...I recall J.D. going upstairs at the Decorah Christian bookstore and then hiding. The lady was not happy!! But there again God had such a powerful lesson for all of us! So thankful He opened my eyes to see it! <br /><br />This was a great post! And you are a great mom!!Jill Beranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15806903883268321231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118064191267068030.post-58532766853062901342013-07-19T14:43:46.861-05:002013-07-19T14:43:46.861-05:00Ha ha ha, such is my life. I love it tho that our ...Ha ha ha, such is my life. I love it tho that our identity is not wrapped up in how our kids' behave or what other people think of us or our children. You hit the nail on the head there..I'm going to write that down to remember that specific phrase! I often forget that when my older two are fighting (constantly), or when my youngest and his sister run thru the aisles at Walmart and I'm yelling at them to stay with me! Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02916187200817183480noreply@blogger.com