tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1151798681951781536.post1463792075391696079..comments2024-01-31T09:14:00.523+00:00Comments on sustainablemum: Wordssustainablemumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04099701194160334671noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1151798681951781536.post-14823538971333056772014-07-14T14:00:06.519+01:002014-07-14T14:00:06.519+01:00Yes, our children, our families always come first ...Yes, our children, our families always come first and it is remarkable how, when we look at this priority in light of decisions we must make, how clear and simple our lives can be to honour that. Not always easy, but clear. Good for you for saying "no" to the activities that ultimately take away from your sense of peace and your family's. xo Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14959755932861954610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1151798681951781536.post-16025159268427530242014-07-13T09:29:52.999+01:002014-07-13T09:29:52.999+01:00so sorry you were taken advantage of, and sent rud...so sorry you were taken advantage of, and sent rude emails. I think some parents lose sight of the fact that these organizations are run by volunteers, but even if you were paid there would be no excuse for rudeness. enjoy the extra time you now have with your family xdriftwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11416170414524297337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1151798681951781536.post-84675272433583376102014-07-11T23:34:44.577+01:002014-07-11T23:34:44.577+01:00So sorry to read this, it saddens me that you are ...So sorry to read this, it saddens me that you are on the receiving end of external, unwarranted hassle. Your comments about the kids are a timely one for me and a reminder for me to truly appreciate them, something that I am struggling with given my current situation.<br /><br />Big hugs to you<br /><br />San xxxSandra Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16260644073051470011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1151798681951781536.post-88821885359893647872014-07-11T06:45:43.422+01:002014-07-11T06:45:43.422+01:00I volunteered until recently and enjoyed it and fe...I volunteered until recently and enjoyed it and felt appreciated. But things started to get too busy and I stepped aside. I'm glad I did. Family had to come first; lots more volunteers have since signed up so all ended well.<br />You've picked up valuable skills and experience.<br />As for the non-stop dialogue in your head... Me too. Remember that sleep is valuable and you must take care of yourself if you're going to be able to take care of others.<br />Sarah :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038836502384520598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1151798681951781536.post-88062769472525973442014-07-10T09:41:02.256+01:002014-07-10T09:41:02.256+01:00You have given so much, you and those like you are...You have given so much, you and those like you are amazing. It is the right decision to step aside now and focus on your family, I know you will miss it, but you have done your part. No doubt you won't miss some elements of it! Such a shame that people are sometimes rude and inconsiderate. A friend of mine ran Rainbows for a while. The children and parents were wonderful, but some in the organisation used her rather. In the end she stopped volunteering there as well. Well done for all you have done in the past, I am always so grateful to people who give up their time to run these things. I know it always involves far far more than meets the eye. CJ xxCJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1151798681951781536.post-90512735537248558072014-07-10T08:46:05.230+01:002014-07-10T08:46:05.230+01:00Sorry to hear that you have been having a bad time...Sorry to hear that you have been having a bad time with something that you have given so much energy too. There is no excuse for rudeness, being rude never gets anyone anywhere. <br /><br />I am glad you feel you have a made a decision that is best for you. You are right spending time with your family will always come first and you shouldn't spend your time puttung energy into things that are not appreciated. <br /><br />I can relate to the words thing. I often have so many monologues running through my head about things that have been said, and things that should have been said. It is often hard to quiet these voices isn't it? Jenna Michelle Pinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01438592085244872019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1151798681951781536.post-16993127652611505122014-07-10T07:46:43.511+01:002014-07-10T07:46:43.511+01:00Such decisions are always difficult but you will s...Such decisions are always difficult but you will surely feel some sort of peace now that you have reached yurs. It is all to easy to become a doormat and to be taken advantage of and when one is a volunteer it is even more galling. You will soon have more time to give to your children who naturally must be your first priority and at some later stage you will probably find another volunteer role should you so wish. A change is often a good thing. Sleep well now that your decision has been made!Marigold Jamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02895195019277206960noreply@blogger.com