tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758330335100037759.post5466252953871225853..comments2024-03-24T20:57:52.965-05:00Comments on Sacrifice of Love: Alexander had a Terrible Day—and it's OK to admit that AnneMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13462442204217572325noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758330335100037759.post-86228362470004992112022-10-02T21:38:22.953-05:002022-10-02T21:38:22.953-05:00Jenny, thank you so much for sharing that! Sometim...Jenny, thank you so much for sharing that! Sometimes, I'll fall into the trap of thinking that I could do x, y, and z (all good things) IF ONLY I wasn't sick, tired, undergoing suffering, etc-when it is in and through those things that I can unite myself to Christ and become more like him...I think it's very cool that your leaders talked about this kind of thing today :) AnneMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13462442204217572325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758330335100037759.post-3519680956591258342022-10-02T21:31:52.467-05:002022-10-02T21:31:52.467-05:00Thanks so much, Laura!!! Maybe someday we'll b...Thanks so much, Laura!!! Maybe someday we'll be in the same place and I can give you a real-life hug in person :) And thank you for sharing your beautiful thoughts-I think it can be so important to remember, as you mentioned, that we live in a sinful world...I've had plenty of moments where I am upset about things not being perfect or ideal in a given day or situation, but I can/should AnneMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13462442204217572325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758330335100037759.post-5015181593057706722022-10-01T21:55:18.514-05:002022-10-01T21:55:18.514-05:00I like your thoughts. They remind me of something ...I like your thoughts. They remind me of something I heard today. I'm not Catholic, but today I listened to some wonderful talks from leaders of my church and one particular phrase stuck out to me: "Trials and even suffering can be part of a good life if they make you more patient, kind, and like our Savior Jesus Christ."Jenny @ Unremarkable Fileshttp://www.unremarkablefiles.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758330335100037759.post-27199972979036225892022-09-27T11:55:34.340-05:002022-09-27T11:55:34.340-05:00Great reflection. It is a journey to learn how to ...Great reflection. It is a journey to learn how to acknowledge the bad and the hard without letting it spiral into negativity...so too how to look for the good and be grateful without ignoring or suppressing the bad and hard! I have looked to Our Lady of Sorrows and found encouragement during my hard times. I also remember we live in a sinful world so there is going to be "bad" things Laura @ Life Is Beautifulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11217783333084830679noreply@blogger.com