tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post8585171134254315866..comments2024-01-28T02:19:35.150-06:00Comments on Tales from the Coop Keeper: When Your Soul Feels ThreadbareJayme Goffin, The Coop Keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16760868033826492236noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-48147015353620604102012-01-21T11:31:42.347-06:002012-01-21T11:31:42.347-06:00I never got pregnant either. I know the ache, but...I never got pregnant either. I know the ache, but I also know that once you get to a certain age the ache becomes a bit softer. I don't know about you, but now that I'm seemingly too old to get pregnant, my ache is more of a "what if" ache instead of an "I want" ache. You know what? When I dried that last infertility tear I realized that there were MANY things in life I have wanted but never attained ~ things I wanted to be, places I wanted to go, etc... life is full of them. We all have those "unplayed cards" we hold in our hands and heart. They're still painful to hold, but they're perfectly normal. You've done things, however, that many people could and would never have the capability to do. It's a gift!<br /><br />You, Jayme, are a nurturer. Any woman with a uterus and one egg can birth a child, but it doesn't automatically make her a nurturer ~ but you ARE a NURTURER. IT'S A MUCH HIGHER CALLING!! You have nurtured and cared for everyone of every age and every furry/feathered little thing God brought your way. You are an amazing inspiration!<br />God bless you and all the lives you have touched for the better. <br />HeatherAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-8234409776225045642012-01-20T20:50:05.455-06:002012-01-20T20:50:05.455-06:00Love you. Love the humor, love the chickens n coon...Love you. Love the humor, love the chickens n coons, love the weight loss but especially love your "layin' it bare" posts... You inspire always. God bless you!<br />(((hugs)))<br />LeslieLeslie @ Farm Fresh Funhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03970398718118889905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-71270707560929357572012-01-20T08:48:01.803-06:002012-01-20T08:48:01.803-06:00oh, Jayme. good, cleansing tears here, girl.oh, Jayme. good, cleansing tears here, girl.Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18363454960621009448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-67685093748568389412012-01-20T08:14:30.276-06:002012-01-20T08:14:30.276-06:00Jaime ,thank you for sharing your story, you truly...Jaime ,thank you for sharing your story, you truly are one of the most giving people in life.You deserve all the happiness in lifeLynne Nealnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-59944479408860198262012-01-19T23:15:40.419-06:002012-01-19T23:15:40.419-06:00Through my tears I thank you for sharing your drea...Through my tears I thank you for sharing your dream, because it is an answer to my prayers and doubts today. You are such a precious soul Jayme.Lisa@End of the Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13008737115458913108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-54976356455249505292012-01-19T13:08:19.850-06:002012-01-19T13:08:19.850-06:00Jaymee, your story is one I'll never forget. V...Jaymee, your story is one I'll never forget. Very helpful to put things into perspective in life. I often tell myself that others have a heavier cross to bear, and this sure is heavy. Don't know many who could have come out of it the way you did. Kudos to you.<br /><br />Your life could have been a disaster, you changed your sorrow into a positive reality, your dream said it all, they were thankful for your caring, . . . till this day, you are such a giving, warm, loving, compassionate, funny person, o.k. a little demented at times Ü Instead of being bitter you got better, instead of sinking you decided to swim, and you Ester Williams are one great swimmer. . . <br /><br />I"m sure the food comforted those emotions for years and you conquered that too, and with the grace of God, you will continue to. God love you Jaymee, none of it was easy then, and I know it's not easy today, you're my idol.<br /><br />Did you hear the one about the horse in the hole, they couldn't lift him out, the only choice was to bury him alive(it's a happy ending, I swear ) as they started shoveling dirt on top of him he shook it off and stepped up, and saved himself. love that one. Shake it off and step up, a favorite one for me. . . <br /><br />Today, your Mom is my new hero, as are you, (((((Jaymee)))))<br />And the kid thing. . . they're not all their cracked up to be ÜNancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17967166694435822050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-10089430185905617642012-01-19T12:51:59.476-06:002012-01-19T12:51:59.476-06:00Thanks so much I needed to hear that today.Blessin...Thanks so much I needed to hear that today.Blessing CheriLarkrise garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17175162741334945761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-68575158940922392322012-01-19T12:13:01.918-06:002012-01-19T12:13:01.918-06:00My, beauty full friend, I love you, I really do! T...My, beauty full friend, I love you, I really do! Thank you for sharing, it makes me stronger, and braver. I have gone down that dark scarey road, that made me want to simply stop and not go another step. I am blessed to know you, your heart puts a smile on my face, and often I simply forget to smile. It takes courage to step out of the pretend and be real, but oh, how good it feels. I will come back to this posts often. And each and every time I will hug you in my heart, and say a pray of thanks for letting me hug you in person.Nancy from Ohionoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-73191778231865964132012-01-19T12:01:38.395-06:002012-01-19T12:01:38.395-06:00Agreed. This is one of those posts that you can&#...Agreed. This is one of those posts that you can't ignore. I know I was encouraged reading this... because, I can so relate. My daddy too, had mental health issues and at the young age of 43 left nine children and my momma to go home to be with the Lord. HE's HOMEFREE and healed of all his diseases. I was 23 when he died - my youngest brother was three. I'm the oldest and so often felt like I "helped" to raise the family...and thought I still wanted to be the best wife and mother I could possibly be and now that I have this dream come true... I struggle to accept it and oft times fully appreciate it like I should. Many days I want out. You know? It's not what I expected, etc.<br /><br />I so appreciate your sincerity and honesty about the desire of being a mom and I think this is the part of your post that blessed/challenged me the most. To stop and cherish the blessing(s) that I have... because I am BLESSED. I really, really am.<br /><br />Many days... I think of my mamma, too. In it all, she never complained. <br /><br /> And... now I'm the one drivling. ;)<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your heart today. ((hugs))Bevy @ Treasured Up and Ponderedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15821971923515558110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-3892774620353772132012-01-19T11:33:27.391-06:002012-01-19T11:33:27.391-06:00Funny how we look at a person or those around us a...Funny how we look at a person or those around us and not have an inkling of the hurts or sorrows in they're heart. Sometimes on the outside looking in others appear to be living a charmed life. Thank you for your bravery in sharing your story! I agree with all the comments concerning you being a Momma to the adorable nephew. <br /><br />By the way my kids and I are all adoptable if you need a fix for cuteness (Mini Man, Terry and I) and disobedient teens (Jess for sure. Alex is a nut)! <br /><br />Many blessings to you and keep sharing your story. It sounds like there are many that need to talk about this!Melinda Kunsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04804292951637969101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-85398108658409948652012-01-19T11:02:37.740-06:002012-01-19T11:02:37.740-06:00Jayme -- thank you for sharing so much of yourself...Jayme -- thank you for sharing so much of yourself with us -- I know you encourage me -- and I KNOW your story will encourage others. I always try to remember when I am encountering other people, that I have NO IDEA the trials that person faces daily - your story is a great reminder of that.<br /><br />Take care friend and know that others are praying for you :)<br /><br />Blessings!<br />GailAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09253567615198041943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-45735282182648994632012-01-19T10:56:28.557-06:002012-01-19T10:56:28.557-06:00Bless your little pea-picking heart for being so o...Bless your little pea-picking heart for being so open and honest! Thank you for sharing such private things about your life. You help those of us who read your blog everyday, more than you will ever know. Peace to you, dear Jayme!Lillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00449062457106001834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-33983188383511900532012-01-19T09:55:25.716-06:002012-01-19T09:55:25.716-06:00Thanks for sharing Jayme. We have mental illness ...Thanks for sharing Jayme. We have mental illness in my family but nothing as close as you. Maybe the decision you made way back was something you needed to do for your sanity and peace of mind. Maybe God knew Arron would benefit from having 2 moms. Anyway I really enjoy your blog.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09739494109862289958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-22976830329333910062012-01-19T09:26:49.959-06:002012-01-19T09:26:49.959-06:00Thank you for sharing, Jayme. My prayers are with...Thank you for sharing, Jayme. My prayers are with all of us who struggle!Jayhawk Fanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13843292378508877860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-45030919321028035512012-01-19T08:31:34.991-06:002012-01-19T08:31:34.991-06:00It took a lot to share that story Jayme. What a fa...It took a lot to share that story Jayme. What a fabulous dream that God allowed you to have to help your perspective. You have been a wonderful aunt (mother) to Aaron and hopefully he will have lots of kiddos to run around your house. ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-520496232649505762012-01-19T08:29:36.554-06:002012-01-19T08:29:36.554-06:00I've never commented on your blog before, but ...I've never commented on your blog before, but I do read it quite frequently. I wanted to say thank you for sharing the depths of yourself today. You know... we are NOT ALONE in our suffering and anguish. I hope that your reaching out like this will help someone else who is "in the midst" to know that they are not walking this journey alone and that there is hope!!! Thanks for giving me HOPE today.Water Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10390363557064384145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-3966142267098346512012-01-19T08:19:20.910-06:002012-01-19T08:19:20.910-06:00Jayme, I don't remember how I first became awa...Jayme, I don't remember how I first became aware of your blog, but since then, I've never looked back and have enjoyed reading your "sharings" so very much! I am sitting in my kitchen and surrounded by moving boxes and should be packing, but can't help myself, I must read what you have posted and I don't comment much but I wanted to say, that you do absolutely help others when you share yourself! I am grateful that you take the time to write down what is happening in your life and it reminds me that none of us have a clue what it is like to experience something, when we have not gone through it ourselves, but perseverance is key...I have had very discouraging times in the past two years, but I am not alone and I say THANK YOU for your blog and your courage! God bless...tholden01https://www.blogger.com/profile/05137238481088030330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-63455009152969883522012-01-19T06:00:47.719-06:002012-01-19T06:00:47.719-06:00Courageous and brave
Thanks for sharing, AnneCourageous and brave <br />Thanks for sharing, AnneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-6609884051583865622012-01-19T05:12:47.543-06:002012-01-19T05:12:47.543-06:00Bless you Jayme! You are a poster child for hope ...Bless you Jayme! You are a poster child for hope and I wish everyone who needs it could read your story. I am so glad you are able to look back with GRATITUDE on these trials. Your love pours out to those cats and even the chickens, and Aaron is the child you were meant to have. You can do anything! Keep on keeping on!Bonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00777383534819900640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-75315763938546017732012-01-19T05:02:14.334-06:002012-01-19T05:02:14.334-06:00Jayme you are such a amazing strong woman! Thank y...Jayme you are such a amazing strong woman! Thank you for sharing your story. When caring for family we often forget about ourselves. Thank you for reminding me to take care of me :)<br />ps, Im painting my nails today :)laurennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-7710959334000945292012-01-19T04:33:51.723-06:002012-01-19T04:33:51.723-06:00Wow Jayme,
Just like your own mother you have show...Wow Jayme,<br />Just like your own mother you have shown how strong and resilient you are!But it is because of these trials and sorrows that you are the caring, kind and genuine person that you are. And you are perfectly entitled to grieve. Sometimes grief can creep up on us when we least expect it!<br /><br />Kathy from TasmaniaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-1390657408447713362012-01-18T23:21:07.683-06:002012-01-18T23:21:07.683-06:00Oh Jayme . . . it is sad to think of you experien...Oh Jayme . . . it is sad to think of you experiencing such painful days as a young girl and woman . . . your transparency and wisdom . . . has given us who read you, a glimpse of the true you, a beautiful woman. We have trust in you and your words because you are so authentic. And it encourages us to be free and open about who we are. <br /><br />I still feel sad for what you have endured . . .Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08723721131329150461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-25251390582031442112012-01-18T22:32:38.963-06:002012-01-18T22:32:38.963-06:00Well, this post was just too deep to not leave a c...Well, this post was just too deep to not leave a comment. So here I am...unsure of what to say. You have been through so much, and it's just encouraging, I know, to other people out there. That you do get through the muck. And you have! You're amazing.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06801727136837585943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-53226783442932058162012-01-18T22:17:41.941-06:002012-01-18T22:17:41.941-06:00Jayme,
Wow, what a life and what adversity you ha...Jayme,<br /><br />Wow, what a life and what adversity you have overcome! Thank you for telling your story in a way only you can.<br />I don't know if you've ever seen this before, but it's one of the most powerful messages I've ever come across on the web. I think you'd appreciate it, especially given what you've shared with us today: http://bravegirlsclub.com/archives/2151Maureenhttp://www.xanga.com/popfarmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-64257749572648700702012-01-18T21:23:03.971-06:002012-01-18T21:23:03.971-06:00Whoa, Jayme. You don't know me from Adam, but ...Whoa, Jayme. You don't know me from Adam, but I just had to tell you that I would like to give you a big hug right now. Life is just so hard sometimes, and I KNOW your story has already helped someone today. Thank you for sharing.Susan@avintagefarmwifehttp://avintagefarmwife.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com