tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post8902350357131283017..comments2023-11-24T20:17:45.366-05:00Comments on READY TO BE OFFERED: My Breastfeeding Battle with PrideRebekah Nealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06486092247540955608noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-77226570555435084062015-04-03T21:50:56.116-04:002015-04-03T21:50:56.116-04:00Oh, Celi, may our Lord give you the grace, strengt...Oh, Celi, may our Lord give you the grace, strength, and wisdom that you need to do whatever He is leading you to do! Praying for you tonight. I am glad to be your sister in the Lord; He is faithful. Rebekah Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06486092247540955608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-69541324238817424162015-04-03T21:48:17.735-04:002015-04-03T21:48:17.735-04:00Thank you for that encouragement, Sherry! The Lord...Thank you for that encouragement, Sherry! The Lord bless you! Rebekah Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06486092247540955608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-35668596916865732662015-04-02T19:17:15.336-04:002015-04-02T19:17:15.336-04:00I am so sorry about your eye and I understand how ...I am so sorry about your eye and I understand how you got to the point that you did. I know it's not good but I have done the same ignoring what or how I feel in order to "do" for my children or because I don't want to incur more bills. Lately I have been feeling run down and having the odd pain here and there. My husband has been telling me to go see a Dr but all I can think about are the bills. I happened across your page to read this and it spoke to me. God speaks in all sorts of ways and I felt Him here. Thank you for that. ♥ Celi https://www.blogger.com/profile/17853071799419505017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-69147352018386652752015-03-25T19:33:47.106-04:002015-03-25T19:33:47.106-04:00I understand how this could drain you. You have to...I understand how this could drain you. You have to do what is right for you and that can change with each child. Every little bit of breastfeeding is of benefit to your child and if you have to switch to the bottle you just do. Thanks for joining HSH! <br />SherryThe Charm of Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15510594223746911615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-61087332484391638992015-03-23T21:21:25.388-04:002015-03-23T21:21:25.388-04:00Thank you for your encouragement, Letetia! You are...Thank you for your encouragement, Letetia! You are right--even though it's painful at the time, I'm glad that He allows us to suffer so that we are drawn closer to Him. God bless you! Rebekah Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06486092247540955608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-44438824445203906002015-03-23T15:37:27.120-04:002015-03-23T15:37:27.120-04:00As I read your post, I completely understand your ...As I read your post, I completely understand your struggle. Both, in my current situation of nursing my fifth little, and the difficulties I am facing, but also in your convictions. But the thing that stands out the most wonderfully to me is your transparency regarding the Lord allowing you to suffer in order that you might be brought closer to him, and for the good of both you and your family. This is a powerful and honest testimony, and a lesson that some wouldn't agree with or share. Yes, we serve a God who sometimes allows us to suffer, for our GOOD, and for the good of others. Christ is the first and best example, but not at all the first example in scripture. Thank you for your transparency. God bless and thanks for sharing at Motivate and Rejuvenate! #MotivateRMday<br />LetetiaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07316427365012599342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-45243683870049332962015-03-19T21:56:11.611-04:002015-03-19T21:56:11.611-04:00Yes! That is exactly it, Arabah! So many times we ...Yes! That is exactly it, Arabah! So many times we (I) am so concerned about what others will think or insisting on my own way, that we can lose sight of Him--and then things spin out of control. Thank you for sharing those thoughts with me; I am grateful to be a part of Grace and Truth. The Lord bless you. :-)Rebekah Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06486092247540955608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-55159149395186920862015-03-19T21:51:03.012-04:002015-03-19T21:51:03.012-04:00You're welcome, Jedidja! I'm glad that you...You're welcome, Jedidja! I'm glad that you stopped by; the Lord bless you! :-)Rebekah Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06486092247540955608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-29536623645936551802015-03-19T21:50:13.781-04:002015-03-19T21:50:13.781-04:00Thank you, Jenny! Your words were so encouraging t...Thank you, Jenny! Your words were so encouraging to me! God bless you! Rebekah Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06486092247540955608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-34891051805959845932015-03-19T21:49:32.168-04:002015-03-19T21:49:32.168-04:00Thank you for your encouragement and for sharing y...Thank you for your encouragement and for sharing your struggle with me, too! It is such a difficult struggle--praying that we will both find His grace in and through it! The Lord bless you! Rebekah Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06486092247540955608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-1592143238165331942015-03-19T07:11:51.718-04:002015-03-19T07:11:51.718-04:00The Lord likewise humbled me through the birth of ...The Lord likewise humbled me through the birth of my firstborn. I so wanted a med-free labor but after a difficult first 17 hours, I did not have the strength to go on. I had to receive meds. It was really a big let down but mostly, it showed me how I was so concerned about what others thought of me. The Lord has a way of exposing those things, doesn't He? Thanks for sharing your story and for the encouragement. And so grateful you are part of Grace and Truth :) Arabahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17097223636758393924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-60570762161202747192015-03-19T03:49:08.180-04:002015-03-19T03:49:08.180-04:00THanks! Beautiful to read! There is a wise lesson ...THanks! Beautiful to read! There is a wise lesson in it!!!Aritha V. https://www.blogger.com/profile/05246873990952078356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-36374480730820375912015-03-18T08:40:05.660-04:002015-03-18T08:40:05.660-04:00Thankfully we have a loving Father who will be per...Thankfully we have a loving Father who will be persistent until He gets our attention--one way or the other. I'm sure not only are your you in a better place physically, but also mentally and emotionally, which makes for a better momma.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01680470602835526738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-7507087509205869292015-03-17T22:20:41.914-04:002015-03-17T22:20:41.914-04:00Thank you, Terri! Yes; I love the way that you put...Thank you, Terri! Yes; I love the way that you put it--"Sometimes we set our hearts on something that really is to our detriment instead of going to God to see what he wants us to do, we are so often swayed by what we see as "right". So, so true--thank you so much for your encouragement--God bless you! Rebekah Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06486092247540955608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-26357809465448046412015-03-17T22:18:51.444-04:002015-03-17T22:18:51.444-04:00Thank you so much for that encouragement . . . you...Thank you so much for that encouragement . . . you are so right--the more difficult the circumstance, the greater the miracle. Thank you for your words . . the Lord bless you. Rebekah Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06486092247540955608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-70428758575448214882015-03-17T22:15:44.075-04:002015-03-17T22:15:44.075-04:00Oh, thank you for those words, JES! I was so adama...Oh, thank you for those words, JES! I was so adamant about breastfeeding too, until I realized that the Lord wanted me to let go of my insistence that I would breastfeed so that I would have more daily strength for my babies. He truly humbled me . . . thank you for your gracious words--the Lord bless, you, JES. Rebekah Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06486092247540955608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-54523300358266694052015-03-17T22:12:43.265-04:002015-03-17T22:12:43.265-04:00Thank you, Kristi! Your words were an encouragemen...Thank you, Kristi! Your words were an encouragement to me! The Lord bless you! Rebekah Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06486092247540955608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-59832426574487992042015-03-17T22:11:46.255-04:002015-03-17T22:11:46.255-04:00Thanks for your encouragement Jaclyn; God bless yo...Thanks for your encouragement Jaclyn; God bless you! :-)Rebekah Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06486092247540955608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-37036505235316519522015-03-17T22:11:05.608-04:002015-03-17T22:11:05.608-04:00Yes, so true, Jody! I'm glad that you visited;...Yes, so true, Jody! I'm glad that you visited; God bless you! Rebekah Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06486092247540955608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-27546654360656286992015-03-17T18:43:08.946-04:002015-03-17T18:43:08.946-04:00How soothing to my soul.... I too, have struggled ...How soothing to my soul.... I too, have struggled with breastfeeding and guilt and pride and God is good to carry us through. Thank-you so much for sharing honestly. I could really relate. My first 3 babies came naturally and the next 3 all by C-section and it appears now, the 4th will be a C-section also. It is so difficult to let go of the outcome to the Lord. I always wanted all natural and now it appears it will never be so. I just keep releasing this to the Lord. May God bless you and continue to heal you.Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09768400442828059184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-26939984211313682002015-03-17T15:53:36.654-04:002015-03-17T15:53:36.654-04:00I have both bottle fed and breast fed babies and I...I have both bottle fed and breast fed babies and I understand your conviction. Sometimes we set our hearts on something that really is to our detriment instead of going to God to see what he wants us to do, we are so often swayed by what we see as "right". I am sorry about the issue with your eye but I suppose we should never be sorry for the lessons God teaches us. Thank you for sharing your heart so openly and humbly, it has been such a blessing to read this. Thank you for linking up at Good Morning Mondays. BlessingsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04936255875038423505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-81683810689765940452015-03-16T14:41:56.651-04:002015-03-16T14:41:56.651-04:00Thank you for finding the strength and honesty to ...Thank you for finding the strength and honesty to post about a truly difficult experience for you! I'm so sorry about your experience with your eye, but somehow I believe that the Lord will turn this difficult experience you've had into something much bigger and better than you can imagine. It seems the more difficult the circumstance, the greater the miracle. You are now doing what is best both for you and your children, and let God have the rest, HE will bless your situation! Love and hugs! Marilyn @ MountainTopSpicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00600290895531484438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-32064798581650628462015-03-16T14:28:27.009-04:002015-03-16T14:28:27.009-04:00This is a tough one Rebekah. Thank you for sharing...This is a tough one Rebekah. Thank you for sharing your story so that when we encourage things of motherhood, we keep in mind every situation is different. I tend to be a "breastmilk" pusher so your experience has humbled me as well. Thank you for sharing this at the Art of Home-Making Mondays.JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-55129139165911116292015-03-16T13:35:36.408-04:002015-03-16T13:35:36.408-04:00I'm sorry for your struggle, but what I see in...I'm sorry for your struggle, but what I see in this beautiful post as being the most important is how great your love for your son is. You can tell you truly care for him and want the best for him, and that will be what carries him through. Glad to find you at Renewed Daily!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09398657042411057836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-22201407614654268472015-03-16T08:35:18.130-04:002015-03-16T08:35:18.130-04:00I'm so sorry for your tough struggle with brea...I'm so sorry for your tough struggle with breastfeeding! Everything in the beginning months is so crazy and stressful, I can't imagine how hard it was with some physical ailments alongside it! At the end of the day, you are a wonderful mama who truly loves and cares for her children. That's all you can control, mama, don't sweat the stuff that you can't control.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07897731237078028063noreply@blogger.com