tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360757619687420080.post2518473167904822068..comments2023-11-02T08:47:57.041-06:00Comments on Chillin' With Jill: It Has Been MadeJillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07343040992394808973noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360757619687420080.post-68915689160501347582011-11-02T10:01:52.435-06:002011-11-02T10:01:52.435-06:00i wanted to come back now and comment on this. i ...i wanted to come back now and comment on this. i can only imagine how much you agonized over this decision - the entire process as well as the result. we are human beings, with limitations - age, financial stability, energy, time. do not feel guilty about this. you will have more opportunities that will feel right in the future. i have no doubt in you.TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360757619687420080.post-2974389343612354772011-11-01T18:24:57.091-06:002011-11-01T18:24:57.091-06:00Most certainly, you can feel the love being sent t...Most certainly, you can feel the love being sent to you by your fellow bloggers. Most of them are saying what I feel: we can't give you advice, can't criticize you for the decision you made, but we CAN and DO support you!!<br />Please don't regret this. We know this was a decision you didn't take lightly. The decision was made with your heart and that's what's important.<br />((HUGS))Diannahttp://www.thesedaysofmine.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360757619687420080.post-24323793444358492192011-10-31T19:26:54.485-06:002011-10-31T19:26:54.485-06:00What a hard decision to have to make...
I am the ...What a hard decision to have to make...<br /><br />I am the baby of 8....know where you are coming from there. Always wanted everyone to get along, too.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06832295732819342873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360757619687420080.post-92030357753391555942011-10-31T15:35:31.486-06:002011-10-31T15:35:31.486-06:00A few well-meant words from a stranger (though one...A few well-meant words from a stranger (though one with 20 years experience of looking after children with profound needs): -<br />Perhaps in time you might consider this - there are lots of special needs children who need a friend, an auntie, or perhaps a granny. Someone who could visit them regularly and be part of their life. Maybe that's a role you could fill one day. I'm sure you've made a wise decision.<br />Take care.John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"https://www.blogger.com/profile/00832873074550725579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360757619687420080.post-45588111476776193922011-10-31T06:59:04.032-06:002011-10-31T06:59:04.032-06:00Just sending love....lots and lots of love....Just sending love....lots and lots of love....Kaylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05786734257690659413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360757619687420080.post-50068813119309712432011-10-31T05:54:17.549-06:002011-10-31T05:54:17.549-06:00Oh My Dear Jill the woman with the biggest heart I...Oh My Dear Jill the woman with the biggest heart I know. You had such a big decision but I think that you made the right one. Your children need this time with you and coming from a very large family I know how this would wear on you. I am sure these siblings will find a home together and I know how much that is going to bother you but I think sometimes a person can take on too much which does not help anyone. A big HUG to you the woman with the very big heart.<br /> You are a very special woman indeed BButtons Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05029439906543077861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360757619687420080.post-38917865622652602492011-10-31T05:38:21.186-06:002011-10-31T05:38:21.186-06:00I hard decision (understatement) but you need not ...I hard decision (understatement) but you need not regret it for always. Know you made the best choice you could for them....and that's ok, more than ok. Better to really think it throughout than start and not be able to finish, especially in this case.Karen @ Pieces of Contentmenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00719349569606790410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360757619687420080.post-87131247719665489452011-10-30T23:09:07.872-06:002011-10-30T23:09:07.872-06:00Dear Jill,
No words of wisdom - just abundant bl...Dear Jill, <br /><br />No words of wisdom - just abundant blessings from our Lord.<br /><br />DonnaDonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04820226405463372952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360757619687420080.post-29322862763495228562011-10-30T19:19:43.370-06:002011-10-30T19:19:43.370-06:00Oh, you shocked me at the end! I thought you woul...Oh, you shocked me at the end! I thought you would do it. haha...don't say 53 is old! I'm 50! I hope you have peace with your decision. What a compliment to you that they even considered you and asked. They thought that highly of you...how wonderful. Big hugs!Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360757619687420080.post-36516198445439226452011-10-30T18:36:24.039-06:002011-10-30T18:36:24.039-06:00You have a good heart.You have a good heart.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08710632594324828073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360757619687420080.post-54261169931124371132011-10-30T18:15:14.915-06:002011-10-30T18:15:14.915-06:00Thank you for sharing your decision... some decisi...Thank you for sharing your decision... some decisions even though right are still painful. I'm sorry for your pain... I hope you find comfort in 'right.'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360757619687420080.post-79587875356284682452011-10-30T17:53:31.224-06:002011-10-30T17:53:31.224-06:00Hi Jill,Im a new follower found you on My Five Men...Hi Jill,Im a new follower found you on My Five Men.Seems we both love buttons.lol I wish I had something to say about your blog.I just can offer prayers to you that things will work out for the best.<br /><br /><br />Another thing I had been following Leontien,I have been wondering about her.All of a sudden I didnt see her anymore.So sad,I hope she is doing ok,Im just so surprised poor girl.I will be sending prayers up for her as well.<br /><br /><br />Blessings for a nice new week ahead Jill!Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18056034296767635935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360757619687420080.post-71851348247189996842011-10-30T17:37:32.493-06:002011-10-30T17:37:32.493-06:00Jill...my heart breaks for YOU and for the kiddos....Jill...my heart breaks for YOU and for the kiddos. BUT...you have to do what is RIGHT for you and the kids. SUCH A TOUGH decision!Jill from Killeny Glenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13639521470702814007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360757619687420080.post-62168897231689041482011-10-30T11:52:59.698-06:002011-10-30T11:52:59.698-06:00you truly are an amazing person, with a lot of lov...you truly are an amazing person, with a lot of love to give, and a deep capacity to receive love. you are a special person becuz this is an extraordinary path you travel. so few can do what you do. and your self-reflection shows you don't just react to the world but process it through your own internal values. thanks for sharing this part of your life. i am a big fan or yours:)<br />sounds like an amazing home to be a part of for the holidays!:)Ed Pilollahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09139531369534586168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360757619687420080.post-40039456486834946412011-10-30T08:31:00.970-06:002011-10-30T08:31:00.970-06:00Well, Bless your heart...age has a way of changing...Well, Bless your heart...age has a way of changing decisions For us doesn't it?!!<br />I'm 60 and the youngest and the peacemaker....<br />I know where your heart is on this sweetie.<br />hughugsDonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00181520825012037531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360757619687420080.post-26941984317668107422011-10-30T07:54:38.549-06:002011-10-30T07:54:38.549-06:00While I was reading your post, before I saw your d...While I was reading your post, before I saw your decision, I was wondering what you were going to decide. At this stage in my life, taking on another pet would be a major decision.<br /><br />I love and support you Jill. No need for explanations. xoxoNancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06116903234641971344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360757619687420080.post-44779818520445473362011-10-30T07:35:04.199-06:002011-10-30T07:35:04.199-06:00No words here, just lots of support.No words here, just lots of support.Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12783813516976594115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360757619687420080.post-10705904928111522532011-10-29T20:35:46.238-06:002011-10-29T20:35:46.238-06:00I felt like I was reading about myself in your pos...I felt like I was reading about myself in your post. While I'm the 4th of six in my family, since my Mom passed 4 years ago, I think I've kind of taken over her role with my brothers. But having not ever had children, my husband (who is 54, and I'm 50) and I went through this same thing about a year ago. We took all the classes to become an adoptive or a foster home, and went through the entire approval process. When it came down to the very end, I felt like we shouldn't do it. I'd been like you, so convinced that it was the right thing to do at first. But then it changed...I've no idea why. I'd been praying for a new direction in my life. But in the end I found that being willing to move my feet was what I needed to do. You did what was best for you and your family and don't ever second guess that and don't ever regret that choice. I don't....~Kim at Golden Pines~https://www.blogger.com/profile/02001523468339091407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360757619687420080.post-16351691711832858922011-10-29T19:49:47.507-06:002011-10-29T19:49:47.507-06:00Wow I wish I could come and give you a huge hug. I...Wow I wish I could come and give you a huge hug. If God is leading then go for it girl. <br />I have six children. I am 53 My oldest is 30 and my youngest is 16 I have been raising kids a long time. I feel like I am still young because kids keep you young, they keep you from getting so selfish and wrapped up in yourself. You pick up your cross and carry it daily. <br />Thank you so much for sharing and I pray God will continue to bless you in every way and you are not to old.Farm Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00998621464797636686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360757619687420080.post-78734699272522925522011-10-29T18:50:12.916-06:002011-10-29T18:50:12.916-06:00Jill.
I admire you for considering taking on six m...Jill.<br />I admire you for considering taking on six more children, and I admire you even more for thinking it through as thoroughly as you apparently have. Only you can know what's best for you. Go with your gut feelings.EG CameraGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12803759124643467711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360757619687420080.post-84781789444595998802011-10-29T18:17:01.826-06:002011-10-29T18:17:01.826-06:00Jill,
Although I have just recently met you . . . ...Jill,<br />Although I have just recently met you . . . I know without a doubt what a kind, giving and caring mom, gal, blogger friend you are!<br /><br />How wise of you to prayerfully take some pause to reflect and receive decision. Well done my friend. . .<br /><br />I am sending you my caring heart as you wrap your arms around your decision . . .<br />Love, LynneLynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08723721131329150461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360757619687420080.post-68081672413486295702011-10-29T16:52:02.798-06:002011-10-29T16:52:02.798-06:00A difficult decision but first and foremost you mu...A difficult decision but first and foremost you must do what is best for you and your existing family.Iowa Gardening Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13457574109288160557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360757619687420080.post-12228745456423453252011-10-29T16:38:16.455-06:002011-10-29T16:38:16.455-06:00Oh, this is so difficult. Is the choice for them a...Oh, this is so difficult. Is the choice for them an older mother, versus no mother? And how special needs are they, and could they understand a loss if you became ill before you were old?<br /><br />I think that I agree that it would be wonderful to foster and / or be involved, but not to take on the full responsibility. But you are the only one who can decide - I wish you strength in your difficult decision.Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360757619687420080.post-49601718589821846142011-10-29T15:05:15.297-06:002011-10-29T15:05:15.297-06:00Jill, I made decisions at 53 that I regretted when...Jill, I made decisions at 53 that I regretted when I had medical issues at 56. You can still love them, and be involved. We don't know the future.Lottiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16966797619528997912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360757619687420080.post-17495275953608601962011-10-29T13:28:37.779-06:002011-10-29T13:28:37.779-06:00I too am in awe that you would even consider takin...I too am in awe that you would even consider taking this on. Your decision was made with deep thought and care, and with consideration for the needs of all involved. I'm sure you'll have some regrets. But sometimes the most loving thing one can do is to let go.MyMaracashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277857661670053625noreply@blogger.com