Can we shut out the noise? (front porch chat)

[@margaretterracciano7620]

I love these front porch chats, Jeanine! You speak so well of the desires of your heart.

[@theMennoniteMom]

Thanks for "sitting" with me!

[@shadegarden7375]

The baby has grown so much and looks totally different! So beautiful!!

[@ruthharshbarger5524]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and concerns. It's so good to hear a younger woman express such wisdom and maturity and I want to say God Bless You. You are a good example of motherhood and being a wife.

[@vjohnson2400]

It was lovely seeing the children today, they’ve both grown so much, Xander especially seems to have had a growth spurt.

[@beeallen-hine1421]

Thank you so much for this . As an older woman I have found myself just exhausted and tired all the time . The more technology we have available the more stuff we can find to do . I’ve packed my brain with so much clutter that I literally cannot sit still with myself , the constant bombardment of cell phones, tablets , internet has reprogrammed our brains for chaos . It’s awful .

[@theMennoniteMom]

Yes, it's a hard addiction to break. But it is possible. Maybe we should all band together somehow and create a support group to try! I could include that in the community platform I am creating

[@beeallen-hine1421]

@@theMennoniteMom that sounds like a great idea .

[@momoflittleladies]

I’m in!!!

[@vickiebelk635]

I’ve got the same problem with being still when you try to focus on God and even praying my mind always wonders. I wouldn’t say I’m super energetic, but closing my mind to things around me is difficult. I’m glad you’re spending quality time with your kids. One day you can look back and see where that was so much more important than having a spotless house. Bless you and your family.

[@theMennoniteMom]

Thank you for the encouragement. And I so agree with you, it's shutting my mind down that is the hard part. 🥲

[@bettyfuller3678]

Spend as much time with those precious children. They grow so quickly. As a grandma of 10, I see my grandchildren growing up just as fast as our children did. The noise changes when your children grow up, marry, and start a family of their own. On those days all our children and their families come visit, I absolutely LOVE my noisy house. 😂 Keep God front and center will help. I, too, must tell myself to take care of me and then get household work done. Of course, tomorrow is a new day. A new day to work on what you didn't accomplish yesterday or two days before, etc. God, Family, Work. I truly try to follow that. You do what God guides YOU to do. Love your videos! God bless. 😊

[@lisazurek4150]

Perfect time for this topic. We all need to slow down and just be.

[@Dana-mb1hd]

Your videos brighten my day ❤

[@helenp4152]

I can completely relate. I have the same struggles. Thanks for sharing.

[@fishygirlllllll]

I love the discussion on the social media noises. Thank you for acknowledging the controversy of mother/parenting issues. It’s funny that parenting issues seem so much more controversial than politics or something like that. 😂

[@theMennoniteMom]

😅 I know right?! Sigh...

[@starflower703]

I agree. Why can’t we just do what we feel is best for our children and leave it at that; because we after all know them better than anyone.

[@deborahsavoie2159]

I enjoyed your video. I have been reading the bible every day. But I for get to pray. Theres so much on my mind. I got off of Facebook. I don't miss it at all. God bless you , and your family.❤

[@belieftransformation]

Your talk has given me hope & encouragement! Achieving the balance in life has been a challenge all my 7 decades. I try to put my hand over my heart as talk I to God for a few minutes. Just to remember to do it each day! Beautiful family; thanks for sharing 🤗💗🇨🇦

[@BettyHorn]

I have worked since I was 15 years old, and I am 68 now. But about 10 or 15 years ago, I ended up bedridden for about 3 and a half years. I was devastated. I could no longer do. But it became a blessing in that I was finally able to tune in to what I really liked and disliked. I learned how much I hated television and Oreo cookies. (I know, Oreos?) I still have noise in my life, but it's more self-inflicted. My favorite time (and I never thought I'd say this) is the early morning after my husband goes to work but before dawn when I go for a walk. I love just sitting in my living room in the quiet. I will bring my scriptures out and sometimes I just hold them. It doesn't always happen that way, but when it does, it's perfect! You will pull it all together, even if it isn't all the time. Love these front porch chats!

[@sarahjones6858]

Thanks so much for reminding us that we need to be still and take time for the most important things. Also I sincerely thank you for reminding us that we need to take a good look at reality and not keep having false hope that we can get our never-ending work caught up first, when it will never happen. We need to take time for other things, too. I love that song at the end. It is a great reminder to especially spend time with God daily as well. Thank you! 😘🤗

[@BearWithMe-Jillian]

I got to the point where I was unhealthily attached to internet interactions and had to just stop all social media and even tv watching, cold turkey for an extended time. The silence was strange and awkward at first, but I realized it was what I needed. It was like I'd been too afraid of myself to be alone with myself. As an introvert, my body processes stimuli differently and needs peace and quiet more but I was never giving myself that. The more I did, the better I felt and the better I got along with others. Over the years, I have found it easier to just stay away from social media and to keep the tv off unless I know there is a program I want to watch on. In other words, I don't browse or aimlessly use them. I gave up TV watching for Lent one year, 2020 as it happened, and that helped break the automatic response I had of turning it on whenever I was bored (which was an improvement from having it on all the time, but still distracted me too much from more important things). Instead, I played solitaire with real cards and learned various patterns from a physical book. I read more real books, too, and listened to Christian radio programs. I still don't watch much of it, and I usually avoid the news altogether. It seems a lot of news is opinion or not something I need to know about. I have an app to get weather information from, and if I am concerned about traffic I'll look it up on the station's website and watch just what I need. It probably helps that I am an introvert with agoraphobia, so am basically scared of people and unfamiliar settings. I'm not anti-social, I'm just scared and although I want to have good relationships I lack the skills (I was never taught them, and was pretty isolated as a child) and opportunities to develop them. I live alone and don't have close friends and only a few family members talk to me. I have recently started going to church and Bible studies, though, and have made a few acquaintances that I talk with but not really beyond church stuff. It's definitely a quieter life but sometimes it's also very lonely. However, it is also a blessing in that it's allowed me to heal from an abusive childhood and to draw closer to God than I had before.

[@kindnessmatters4068]

♡ So true. . . Just because it's good noise doesn't mean it's OK or good for you or a good time to listen and add it to your life... seems like if it's good then we just add it to our schedule and add it to our day and life without thought because after all, it is good isnt it?!... sometimes you can just have too much good!! 😊I listened all the way through ♡ it was all so good!! God cares so much about all of this and how things affect us individually... Haha loved the kids in the back ground... Xander made me laugh out loud 😄 he has the best personality. ♡ 🥲Be still my soul... your God will undertake... He will guide the future as He did the past.. ❤ thanks... I needed those very words for what my husband and I are facing right now.

[@AnthonyBC1989]

Jeannine, I was actually focusing on the verse “Be still and know that I am God” throughout the day today, trying to listen to Him. So funny you mention it today as well. God bless! ✝️

[@kellystewart9501]

I enjoyed your discussion today. I would love more sit downs. I can't wait until you get the new community up and running.

[@theMennoniteMom]

Thank you! I will try to do more of them. I struggle with feeling inadequate, so I tend to push them off.

[@Velvetwings777.]

Thank you for sharing! So encouraging 😊

[@landymohler3006]

I love your words of wisdom! Your a great mom!

[@susangingerich9111]

I love these front porch chats! Keep doing them!

[@theMennoniteMom]

Thank you!

[@loghauler4963]

Love everything you said❤ Thank you ❤

[@julieglaze]

I wish I could like this video one million times! I agree with everything you said. I’ve been in seasons of life where it feels like I’m going nonstop and I am now in a season of more stillness (in my 40’s) and I think this season is one of the best yet. The constant noise of the world overwhelms me. I sometimes wish we could go back in time to when it was a more simpler life. I know the Bible says we were made for such a time as this, so I hold on to the hope that as long as I guard my heart and trust in Him all will be okay. 💞

[@theMennoniteMom]

Thank you for sharing! Well you give me something to look forward to in my 40s 😀 I crave a more quiet life. Thanks for sharing

[@casseehorn3120]

I loved your video today. I just think you are so wise to be so young! And I love your Mama Java coffee, and will order more!!

[@theMennoniteMom]

Thank you and so glad you like it! 😀

[@makingithome8493]

You are such a voice of reason. I love how non-pushy you are, yet you hold to your values. ❤ Wish I could talk with you in real life!

[@theMennoniteMom]

Thank you for that. Means a lot 💓

[@makingithome8493]

@@theMennoniteMom 🥰🥰🥰

[@mykidsmomto3]

There will always be housework. There will always be something on your list that needs done. But, let me reassure you; time flies, and one day you'll wake up and your son will be starting his Senior year of High School like mine next week. I keep asking myself, how did we get here? How did/does my 8yr old, look like a man now?!?!? Don't EVER feel sad, bad, frustrated, guilty, about stealing EVERY moment you can with your children. They will never again be the age that they are right now. Oh how I wish I would have put aside my perfectionism and just enjoyed each one of my kids. Was I good Mom to them, YES! But looking back, I realized I was so worried about things that just didn't matter. Enjoy those babies!!! In regards to slowing down, meditating, etc. AMEN, AMEN, AMEN!! I so appreciate you bringing this topic up. Sometimes I feel like I'm the only one who values this. So thank you for making me not feel alone anymore.😁 I completely agree! This world is very noisy. Not only because I live in the suburbs, but all of the ways that you spoke about in your video. I'm currently working on the "addiction to my phone" irritation. I know the truth just like you said, but walking it out is totally different. But it's so worth it, to just use my phone in little ways. I think if I lived where y'all live, I probably would be outside laying in a hammock reading almost everyday! I'm so happy for y'all that you have that! Thank you Jeanine for being you! Don't ever stop! Hello from Texas🙋‍♀🙋‍♀🙋‍♀🙋‍♀ Inez

[@renita.plank.]

I have had many of the same thoughts and questions. Thanks for this!!

[@cherylmintz5230]

Loved this honest chat. It is such a struggle trying to shut everything out and be still. Some days I just determine to put my phone away and stay off social media. Even so like you say it can be so stressful and overwhelming. Working on praying more and learning to trust God and fully surrender everything to Him. Got my Mama Java coffee in the mail Wednesday afternoon and had my first delicious cup this morning. Thanks for sharing your heart. You are not alone 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💙Cheryl

[@shirleykinney3777]

Love these chats!! God Bless!

[@susanschuck8124]

Great video, beautiful family, and your land is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing

[@maureenholbery7629]

I dodged the ball 3 times Jeannine, great vlog, thank you from Melbourne Australia.

[@theMennoniteMom]

😅 I'm sorry

[@starflower703]

I turned 58 this past July and all but my youngest are grown. My youngest is 16. My life is just as busy, if not busier than it was when my children were younger. I lost my husband 2 years ago in June and it has changed my entire life from finishing the renovation s to our home, completing landscaping, listing my house and moving. Now I am in my new home, but adjusting to a new partner and a different home after losing mama this past December. I am her eldest and most of her estate has become my responsibility and even though I have help from my sister, she has a full-time job and a 4 year old to manage. I have found listening to music will settle my mind and allow me to slow down and reflect. Then I can sit quietly and pray or read my Bible. It’s still a learning process, because every life circumstance is different and our needs and struggles change from one season to the next. I think we just have to keep working on it.

[@cindyhunter166]

I love this, we all struggle with quieting the voices. I could listen to you anytime.

[@positiveblessingskarrie3194]

I agree with the noise of the social media platforms and how busy people have became. I been adjusting my time to make time for what’s important.

[@ruthturkington1736]

Thank you for this mom chat!

[@evondiamond3676]

Jeannine I would listen to you all day long. Do what you need to do!♥️🙏🏻

[@theMennoniteMom]

😁 have a great day! Thank you

[@megancunagin1518]

Rally enjoyed working around the house and listening to this. I’ve noticed this noise in my life recently and prayed for wisdom in how to handle my time well. Thanks for the encouragement 🤍

[@gloriamedina6908]

Actually ordered yesterday 😊. Love the KZbin channel thanks for sharing

[@theMennoniteMom]

I hope you love it!

[@sallieredman7349]

Such a lovely video. My children are grown and I so wish I had spent more time playing and laughing rather than tidying. It’s hard when it’s in your nature to like order. My tip to my younger self would be “simplify”. I would own less so I would have less to organize and put away, fewer clothes, fewer toys, fewer after school activities. I would streamline my ownership of material goods, get them out of my life and then have time to play more.

[@Hiswordandme]

Timely conversation.. Has been on my mind a lot lately. I've been spending far too much time on my phone than if like to and lately getting headaches using my phone especially when I open Instagram. It's become exhausting.. We really have to focus on our own individual lives and unplug from social media regularly. This is why I prefer KZbin, I learn a lot more and don't feel so low about myself as I do scrolling Instagram. I think also as Christians it is our responsibility to always reflect Phillipians 4:8 and most importantly point everything back to God. Too many Christian influencers have made their platforms about themselves, their lifestyle and even pointing fingers at others. Not enough wholesome Christ centred content imo. I like your videos because they're family orientated and actually encourage me rather than cause me to compare my life and feel horrible. I appreciate that, also I can see how much effort and thought you put into your content too which I respect a lot ❤️

[@theMennoniteMom]

Thank you for that. Yes, I agree. That's why youtube is my preference as well. It's much easier to commit and not mindlessly scroll. Thanks for the encouragement. It means a lot

[@pamwedel3462]

That is awesome that you allowed yourself to go and have the time with your children. You have given them previous memories of fun time with mom . They also blessed your day with their laughter and unconditional love 💖. The chat video was great. Give yourself grace...God and family are more important than constantly trying to get the videos out for people. We know life is busy. God bless you and your family with many blessings 🙏🙏🙏

[@Our_Western_Adventures]

Thanks for posting this!!! I am so feeling the overwhelm of all the noise of things calling my name! Necessary things and not knowing how to make things still! I really needed this today!!!❤

[@beccamora5289]

Hey Jeannie I love this topic! Great video and so so true. We all get caught up in these things and it can be good but at same time to remember what's most important! Thank you for this great reminder! Our family strives for more quietness and slow times. Time to spend with God and each other. Our children are growing up right in front of us and time is flying by! I pray you have a slower and peaceful week and you get that extra time with your family. Don't forget your hubby! He loves you and needs you too! Same goes for me and my family. ❤️ have a blessed weekend Jeannie!!

[@theMennoniteMom]

Thanks for the encouragement Becca! Such good advice, it's so easy to forget hubby and think the children need you most when really, he needs to be ahead of the children. It's so easy to switch that because of the teamwork needed to raise children. Thank you for being here and sharing... I hope your are successful with intentionally slowing down. I'm trying to do the same!

[@lucybabbitt934]

I'm glad you are back. God bless you and your family

[@theMennoniteMom]

Thank you, You too!

[@Akforgetmenot]

My sister used to tell me to journal and I would say…”I don’t have time for that and even if I did what would I write.” I wish I would have followed that advice when I was raising my girls. I started journaling pretty faithfully about 4years ago. I came across a journaling tip to add a surrender pocket to my journal for all things that create the “ noise” and we can’t control. I write it down and put it in the pocket ( envelope glued in the back cover of my journal) Surrendering to the outside and inside noise is helpful for me. I also was told that living in the future, the I have this next week, and trying to squeeze and plan everything in the coming weeks and months will cause anxiety, living in the past and overthinking all that has happened and can’t be undone will cause depression. Living in the Now is quite challenging, but if you don’t you miss your own life!😂😅You have such wonderful wisdom! This season of busyness will pass. You will look back and wonder how you did it all. I think taking a moment of quiet time is your surrender pocket!💕

[@theMennoniteMom]

I loved your comment and advice so much I screenshot it! Thank you! So much wisdom

[@debmarrett212]

The extremes are so polarizing. Its important to know what you believe but that doesn't mean you need to force others to believe what you believe. That's not walking in love. This has been a great video for me.

[@carolberubee]

I think it all comes back to our first love. If we are immersed in Him and His Word, not only are we refreshed but the answers we're looking for become more clear. The one true voice that overrides all others is the voice of God through His written Word. I know it's not always easy or convenient to spend time in the Bible, but I know that when I do spend more time reading His Word, everything around me gets put into perspective. There really is only one we have to please and if we are walking with Him, everything else will be okay. He's looking for Mary's in this Martha world.

[@shellydehart8217]

Janine, your speaking about so much truth into todays world we’re living in. I have to agree with you a 100%. I do my days of giving God the glory in all I do. I’m constantly praising Him. And let me say it feels good. Thank you for sharing this n bringing it to our attention. There’s just to much going on in life. I think we all are guilty of wasting time but we need to stop for a moment or two n as the saying goes “smell the roses” or for me to praise God for all things. ♥️😊👍👍🌟🌟 PS. Is Lexi walking? It look like she took a couple of steps behind you when Xander was climbing the post. ♥️🙏

[@verabauman3017]

I love the fabric of your dress!

[@tinagoertzen7531]

Such a good video, it makes my day as a busy mama❤may God bless you❤❤

[@lovelyday04]

Love the front porch chat!

[@Danae.90]

I'm just here to say, this is so very relatable! I feel panicky sometimes at the rate life races by while I'm over here thinking, "after this event or this project life will slow down." But it rarely does. I've been telling myself that I can't live always waiting for a slow life around some elusive corner....I need to breathe in and savor the pockets of time we find to spend as a family and do what I can to make more of those special moments with my children!

[@theMennoniteMom]

So agree! Im trying to do the same! Desperately trying to slow things down

[@ArtwithVikkiC]

Great subject . I remember when my son was younger ,it was always so loud . Be still is hard ,but it is wonderful when you do .

[@pattyprovost6516]

awesome post.... I needed a quiet moment

[@olsonbee1]

It works for my brain to give 'to do's a time. Example: some women like to do a load of laundry per day, some have laundry days. I prefer the second; Monday is laundry day even if its a big project, and Tuesday-Sunday IT IS NOT ON THE TO DO LIST! So my suggestion is, to the degree that you are able, to give something 'a time' it then clears it from that mental "I should be..." the rest of the time, allowing you to be fully present with your children (which is the best of the things you get to do!

[@bobbiefarrar3036]

I loved watching the Secret Slob (Stephanie) use and simplified the Flylady system - I printed her printable (upper right hand corner of her page) Weekly Cleaning Schedule; using routines; daily focus and zone cleaning. Has made a HUGE difference for me. Thanks for the front porch visit. God bless you and yours.

[@Emmahb8]

Thank you so much for this video. I've been struggling with this as well. 2 things that have helped me is trying to not use the internet on my phone (that works for a few days, but not all the time!) then the other idea that also helps is turning technology off around 1.5 hours before I head to bed. It's amazing how much I can get done when I am not staring at a screen.

[@grandmashomemade9204]

I enjoyed your video i sit down from a busy day of canning and watched your video.

[@theMennoniteMom]

That feels good to have that done! I'm not doing any this year 🤪

[@carolbaker8091]

Fabulous video. Thank you 😊

[@frandemianczyk]

❤Loved this video Jeanine! I just received my first order of Mama Java Coffee & it’s amazing! Thanks for creating this brand!!!!!!! 🥰🙏🏻❤️❌⭕️☕️

[@theMennoniteMom]

Oh I'm so happy you love it! 💕 thank you for giving it a try and supporting us!

[@RAM-eb2te]

❤❤❤ Thank you.

[@rochelle520]

Beautiful setting to do a video. We are loving your coffee

[@theMennoniteMom]

Yay, I'm so glad to hear that! I just got more today 😀

[@teresamercurio1568]

Thank you for video!!! ❤❤❤

[@marthaorlando6372]

My friend, Cheryl Smith, connected me to you, and I did so love your chat today, Jeannine! I did register on her website to be in the running for coffee. Blessings!

[@theMennoniteMom]

Oh fun! Welcome here, I'm honored to have you join. I would love to meet her personally, she seems like such a sweet person

[@marthaorlando6372]

@@theMennoniteMom She is! :)

[@aprilmapp3140]

Yes to many gadgets there no time for sitting down having a family meal .So do not worry having a new video every week. So take time for you and your family.x

[@GoFishOffice]

I enjoyed this!

[@margaretmast265]

Loved your chat with us today.

[@SandraRodriguez-ff2rz]

You are so right. We need to listen to God and not let our own mind allow the overwhelming sounds around us. Psalm is so good. God does tell us to meditate on him,stay focused on Him and realize that we can only come patient and balanced with God. Love this video. So true. Thank you for this today. Blessings for you and your precious family❤❤.

[@Karenm1969]

I actually had my mama Java this morning…so funny you would say that !!!

[@suzanneking7433]

Lol! I actually screamed when the ball came toward the camera, every time!! 😅 Love y'all do much!

[@theMennoniteMom]

🤣🤣🤣 #momlife

[@conniefreeman3943]

Great things to work on

[@LucyGirl-61]

I absolutely love Mama Java! I’m on my second pound of messy bun❤❤❤❤ it is the best.

[@theMennoniteMom]

Yay! I'm so glad you love it so much! I just got two bags today 😋

[@LisaR2392]

i slammed my head against the back of my chair when the ball came at the camera!!🤣🤣😂😂

[@theMennoniteMom]

🤣🤣🤣 so funny

[@angelenaklosner4569]

I really needed to hear this! Love your channel. ❤

[@theMennoniteMom]

Thank you! Glad you are here!

[@verafranchuk4637]

It might help to often remind yourself what kind of mom you want your kids to remember you as. The parent who was always too busy for them? The mom who had no patience? The mom who ignored them if she was doing something? Or the mom who always had a moment for them, who always put them before her work, who made the time to play with them and give them a fun childhood? Also it helps to remember that your children are the most important job to you after God and your husband. They are more important than that shirt you are folding. They are more important than that carpet you are vacuuming or the meal you are making, the bush you are planting or even the goat you are feeding. If you make a routine that you always (if possible) follow, your children will learn that at a specific time of every day, mom needs to get something done for the family and they need to play without her for a little, but she will return to giving them special attention once she finishes.

[@Jojosweb]

Love this!

[@theresaray6612]

I loved your little talk you have beautiful children

[@zzzzipy12]

Social media is time & mind absorbing, I wish I wasn’t so addicted & I could just shut it down!

[@theMennoniteMom]

Yes!

[@peggypoole1773]

Thank you for a great video!

[@sara5750]

I absolutely agree about the extremism. It makes me so weary. I have chosen to only occasionally check my social media outside of the KZbin channels that I choose to follow. I only listen to news through a short podcast 3 days a week called The Pour Over that gives you the basic highlights and cautions you to keep biblical perspectives. I listen to the Bible on my way to work along with Tara Leigh Cobble's commentary, but I drive in silence on the way home after being around people all day. I enjoy silence. I've driven 12-14 hours in silence and didn't feel the need to fill it. I like to think, dream, and write stories in my head. I probably need therapy. 😅

[@catherinecorn7182]

For me, it boils down to what we NEED to "do" and what WE CHOOSE to "do". I choose my children/family first. I choose to play the games and snuggle and read and chat. Dishes and laudy and such will wait. We aren't promised tomorrow and we only have our babies for a few short years. I choose to make the memories we each have be mwmories of mom choosing her littles over mom choosing the next chore.

[@karenokleson975]

Amen sista! Super cute dress.

[@theMennoniteMom]

Thank you!

[@lifeinthepiedmontVirginia]

This is such a good discussion and need more and more of these. Now that kids are gone I work PT I find myself with extra time and often make up work to do lol. It has worked for me it give myself grace if I don’t get things done. It has taken me a while to learn to say no but I have now and it is easier than I thought. I try to disconnect from phone and social media at least one day a week. I fall short at times again give grace to yourself. Take it slow and your key to pray and let God guide you and strengthen you. Be blessed

[@benynellirempel5970]

Somebody said to me, that ever extreme is harmful. If you think honey is good for your health and you only eat honey you probably will very soon have other health problem. And that is it with so many things. Another thing that make my mind feel no so stressed out is, that not all things need my attention and I don't have to evaluate everything. I thought I must have a clear opinion on everything, but that's not true. In many cases I don't know the context of it all so I will be relaxed about it and if it's important I study it and make me a picture. But so many things don't change in themselves if I think one or another way of it. Focusing on the things which really matters is the important thing to do. Some days I make a "no phone" day. That helps to becoming more still a a bit disciplined...😉 thank you for sharing your heart with us. God bless you!

[@debihurd9801]

In over 60 years I’m finally (finally) in the position of convincing myself that it is OK to say NO! Not every proposed “obligation” has to be answered yes, even if I’d like to do it, perhaps even want to do it. Balance is the difficult line. The only person that can decide your balance is you. (Obviously a husband/wife decision if that is your situation and it is an obligation which would involve both of you - you get the general point I’m trying to make)

[@simplymodestmom]

Great conversation sis! I also find it difficult to balance and block things out so I am glad that I am not the only one lol

[@simplymodestmom]

Prayers that God will help us as mom's to get better at these things ❤

[@bettyloar2238]

You have a big job, raising kids are a lot of work but we were made to do it, be you

[@theresadavis4885]

You have such wonderful insights. I just love your posts!!! One of these days I’m going to get some of your coffee!!! Got to get a coffee pot first!!!😂😂😂😂 Many blessings, Theresa. P.S.- you are doing a great job with your children. Show yourself some grace… there is no such thing as getting it all done every day. One day at a time. One moment at a time.

[@theMennoniteMom]

Thank you. You don't have a coffee pot? 😀 you must not drink it then, lol

[@theresadavis4885]

@@theMennoniteMom I go to Dunkin or Starbucks to get coffee. I need to learn to make it myself. It would be a lot cheaper!!!!

[@dellawinskie4364]

❤❤❤❤ Great advise < very well said... Hugs to you and the family

[@dellawinskie4364]

Can you post where you buy the coffee maker

[@wendyzimmerman6002]

I love your heart to heart talks makes me take a step back and consider what is and is not aligned with God

[@theMennoniteMom]

Thank you for chatting with me! I enjoy listening to others' as well

[@helenafrozze]

Yes! I'm at wife/teacher. I feel like I try to cram everything into 3 months of summer, which brings so much stress. Also agree with the phone issues. I struggle with putting it down especially if I'm by myself even if I'm just listening to videos/podcasts(i also loving learning new things). Quiet time is important I'm discovering. Thanks for this uplifting video. Can't wait to try the coffee once I get a coffee maker:)

[@theMennoniteMom]

I believe that you would feel desperate to get as much packed in as possible. I hope you had a relaxing/fulfilling summer before you get back to school! P.s. I've been thinking of coming up with a blend for teachers 😀 that would be fun.

[@helenafrozze]

@theMennoniteMom it has been good and productive thank you :) Oh yes! Us teachers really love our coffee ;) and do you have a recommendation for a cheaper espresso machine?

[@Angela-ep9pm]

I get where you are coming from as I am a public school teacher in her 21st year. At work I have technology thrown at me left and right. Most of the time it complicates things. I’m also single and own my own home, so I’m responsible for anything and everything that gets done there. I do a fairly good job of not letting technology at home rob me of my peace and time but at work I have no control. I miss the days where we weren’t forced into letting technology run our work lives. I also have Lyme disease which leaves me in pain and exhausted. When I do research online to try and find out all I can to help myself, I see contradictory information everywhere. I have a good doctor who is doing all he can. I also know God is in control of my life. I’ve been ill with the Lyme since 2003 and after struggling that long, I could easily give up if I don’t remind myself whose I am, a child of God. And then consciously shut out the world’s noise.

[@euniceshirk9000]

You had Saturn in your coffee cup there! I am preparing to decorate my sixth grade classroom with space and the solar system, so that is what I saw.😂

[@theMennoniteMom]

😅 Saturn it is! Best wishes with starting school

[@slaughterlove1612]

❤I love your dresses

[@experimentalistmom]

A hard one to find balance in is mom life...... Always work! When do you just sit down and relax?? As a busy mom I wish I would have answers in all that as well ..... With children growing up fast in a slower paced life then PA I still find it hard to have a slow paced life... Doing what is most needed to be done in a day is what I try but yet sometimes the need to be done list is to long and it's bedtime before they are done, especially summer time🤨. Also being spirit led and having the peace is the most of all😁

[@theMennoniteMom]

Yes I can do relate to you! It's frustrating. Good to be busy but sometimes it's overwhelming

[@oklahomafreedom5536]

That coffee is very good 😊. Janene you have a great channel. I was going to ask you, Are there any American Indian aboriginal people that are Mininite or Amish? And how do the Amish and Mininite people feel about us? Thanks for answering. 💗❤️

[@theMennoniteMom]

Thank you! Yes, while the mennonite movement was mostly started by Swiss Germans... there are many different nationalities on our churches. We love having people join!

[@joanned1910]

I see your sweet Corgi. It would be nice to see him sometime. I love dogs 🐕. love you and your family channel

[@gloriamedina6908]

So we’ll said . And with mama Java blueberry cobbler. That I just ordered. What could be better can’t wait.

[@theMennoniteMom]

Yay! 😍

[@mellie9779]

I feel like that as well!! Just longing to slow down cuz it's all too much! Is my goal for this month! These words come to my mind often when I think about it: Turn your eyes upon Jesus Look full in his wonderful face And the things of earth will grow strangely dim In the light of his glory and grace!! Thank you for sharing ur thoughts!! Very true! ❤

[@theMennoniteMom]

So true! May we be able to focus on what matters

[@ozarkview928]

Amen ! To all you said ! It’s hard to live it out I know ! One thing I did to still my mind is to get off all social media . I still have KZbin but find I can control it better then instagram. I don’t know how I would have done , if I would have had all the instagramers yapping in my ear while I was raising our children!? They work on my nerves at my stage in life and I wish I could tell them not to be so shot gun sure they have it figured out before there children are grown and prove them wrong ! 😅. Another thing is I don’t have any bones with moms like you that do business from home , but I never did . Running our home was a full time job for me .

[@theMennoniteMom]

Instagramers yapping. 😀 thanks for the laugh. I feel similar