Comments on: Lowering my expectations. https://inhonorofdesign.com/2017/10/lowering-my-expectations/ Home Renovation & Design Blog Tue, 30 Sep 2025 21:07:23 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 By: Anna Liesemeyer https://inhonorofdesign.com/2017/10/lowering-my-expectations/#comment-2312402 Thu, 12 Oct 2017 03:58:00 +0000 http://inhonorofdesign.com/?p=15217#comment-2312402 In reply to Lakiesha.

How beautiful Lakiesha! I feel that weight too. It’s been humbling to realize how I tried to chase perfection in the wrong ways. Grateful for these children of mine who, just like God, have showed me that their love doesn’t include a list of musts and dos. It is freely given even when I mess up:)

]]> By: Anna Liesemeyer https://inhonorofdesign.com/2017/10/lowering-my-expectations/#comment-2312400 Thu, 12 Oct 2017 03:51:50 +0000 http://inhonorofdesign.com/?p=15217#comment-2312400 In reply to Rebekah.

Rebekah! It was such an uplift to hear from you! Wow, yes. Day by day, moment by moment. It has taken me so long to let go of my need to control my day, and it’s probably something I will always battle! I find that I can see God so much clearer though when I shift my perspective. Much love to you!

]]> By: Nina Victor https://inhonorofdesign.com/2017/10/lowering-my-expectations/#comment-2312171 Fri, 06 Oct 2017 14:27:33 +0000 http://inhonorofdesign.com/?p=15217#comment-2312171 Geez. This is amazing advice. I just brought a newborn home less than two weeks ago and have a toddler who is used to all the attention and I am having such a hard time. I can’t find balance. I’m exhausted. He’s throwing tantrums. I don’t know how it will work out but praying desperately it does. Thank you.

]]> By: Brenda https://inhonorofdesign.com/2017/10/lowering-my-expectations/#comment-2312166 Fri, 06 Oct 2017 13:02:06 +0000 http://inhonorofdesign.com/?p=15217#comment-2312166 Hi! We love, love, love following along with you! I did send a message/question a month or more ago and wonder if it got liat in the suffle? A bit ago you did a post on your favorite apps for editing photos and videos. It was wonderful. I wondered if you would share what apps you use for little video clips or video montages with music please? Best, Brenda xo

]]> By: Jess T https://inhonorofdesign.com/2017/10/lowering-my-expectations/#comment-2312158 Fri, 06 Oct 2017 08:39:20 +0000 http://inhonorofdesign.com/?p=15217#comment-2312158 Thank you, Anna, for sharing your experiences in motherhood with us. I, too, am guilty of setting expectations too high for my kids and am continually reminding myself to simply guide and not control. Thanks for the encouraging post. You’re an inspiration!

]]> By: Kimberly https://inhonorofdesign.com/2017/10/lowering-my-expectations/#comment-2312149 Fri, 06 Oct 2017 04:59:36 +0000 http://inhonorofdesign.com/?p=15217#comment-2312149 We just had our fourth a couple weeks ago and it has been a wonderful, yet slightly exhausting adventure ? I too, continuously struggle with having unrealistic expectations. I forget that they are still so little and they need grace from me in the same way that I need God’s grace on a daily/moment by moment basis. Thank you for this timely reminder, I needed it today!

]]> By: Rebekah https://inhonorofdesign.com/2017/10/lowering-my-expectations/#comment-2312142 Fri, 06 Oct 2017 01:05:54 +0000 http://inhonorofdesign.com/?p=15217#comment-2312142 Wow, Anna, what an out-of-the-ballpark post for me. I read it last night after a particularly challenging day with my little ones, and today have just read it again after a new-start day. It seems like I’m slow on the learning curve with flexibility and surrender in motherhood, and that gets me in trouble often. But, today I was reminded of new mercies every morning and tangible grace that the Lord provides for each moment. What a blessing that our children show us there’s no way to heaven except through surrender! Thanks for sharing your experience with us.

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