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llmunchkin

Minti's Own: faceitwithagrin - Jen

by llmunchkinComment Published at 16:1516:1517 comments17 comments59 Visits59 VisitsReport

There are so many wonderful women and men on Minti and online in general. Parents who appreciate life, all it has to offer and 'put it out there', share their journey in life and their experiences to help us travel on our own path through life. 

The writing of these people, (below), picks me up from sulk valley, and makes me want to climb the mountain of dreams again, jump from the top and fly. It reminds me to stop and smell the flowers along the way, and marvel at all the beauty we take for granted.

I remember to imagine the best outcomes, and dream big, for we are what we think and we are the answer to our own problems.  Ask the right questions of yourself, and you will provide yourself with better solutions than anyone else can. 

I realise that no matter what anyone else may think, it is up to us to define who we are, and the legacy we are creating. I look at that little reflection myself and see his needs are so simple, and from the simplest things he derives the greatest joy.  Life should be full of joy, and it really is simple - if we let it be.

After reading their blogs, and immersing myself in their outlook, I feel refreshed, and renewed.  I laugh, I commiserate, I sometimes shed a tear... These people aren't perfect, neither are their lives - but reading their different view of the world  is perfect tonic for me.

I have blogs bookmarked, and one of the folders, 'Balmy Blogs' contains Blogs That Make Life Better.  I have just added a new one to the list, and it is that of our new member Jen; faceitwithagrin, and also her other blog  The Comfy Place.  A life that is less than perfect; I recommend that you 'meet' this special new member, you will be enriching your life and hers.

If you feel like some more embracing reading, try some of our long term members - just in case you have found them already.

jenlemen - for her beautiful blogs and art work

tracey - lovely blogs and fantastic photography

janicepovey - this woman is minti personified

marglr - paints glorious pictures of nature with her words

Frontier - a great dad who stepped up to the plate

Izzy - down to earth, someone who is easy to relate to

There are so many marvellous Minti Mums and Dads, however these people have 'some sort of wonderful' and I personally find them inspirational, and full of light.

 

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stacey79
March 1st | stacey79
Re: Minti's Own: faceitwithagrin - Jen

faceitwithagrin needs so much support i cry everytime i read her blogs it breaks my heart that this happens to such special people no-one deserves to be going through what she is going through and i wish there was some way i could help. thanks lui its may not seem like alot but you you have bought people aware of all these wonderfull people and made there jorney on minti memerable.

stace



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      llmunchkin
5.00 (Excellent) | March 1st | llmunchkin
Re: Minti's Own: faceitwithagrin - Jen

Hi Stace, it is virtually impossible not to take her and her boys into your heart isn't it?  You are right, nobody deserves it, and I am sure that every message of support and care that she gets does help her with this burden.

Thank you Stace, ditto to you, you are a very sensible, down to earth, capable caring Minti Mum, and it's awesome to journey on the cyber waves with you xox



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llmunchkin
5.00 (Excellent) | March 1st | llmunchkin
Re: Minti's Own: faceitwithagrin - Jen (adding another...)

I would also like to make a special mention of Jessica mumofjedd who's super special little boy is ill.  She is doing a great job, and I think she is very special. 

There are so many special people on the site, feel free to add to the list.



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      llmunchkin
5.00 (Excellent) | March 1st | llmunchkin
Re: Minti's Own: faceitwithagrin - Jen (adding another...)

Oops, mum2jedd; but the link still works xox



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toosh
5.00 (Excellent) | February 15th | toosh
Re: Minti's Own: faceitwithagrin - Jen
Fantastic as usual Lui! You are so right here - and thanks for reminding us that some of the most inspirational people in the world are right here with us - and as far as I am concerned you are one of them! Teshia xxoo


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      llmunchkin
5.00 (Excellent) | February 15th | llmunchkin
Re: Minti's Own: faceitwithagrin - Jen

Teshia you are a doll... Thanks for the lovely feedback, I just hope you find time to check out some of these blogs - especially Jen's.

The site was essentially developed as a SUPPORT for parenting, and sometimes it seems little more than a reflection of the other silly social networking sites that are about. 

Here is a great reminder to get down to basics, trawl a few blogs that we don't normally read, and extend a warm welcome to new members.

 



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           llmunchkin
5.00 (Excellent) | February 15th | llmunchkin
Re: Minti's Own: faceitwithagrin - Jen

PS - the social side is great, however we need to stray from our own Minti comfort zones and give others a little boost from time to time.



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janicepovey
5.00 (Excellent) | February 15th | janicepovey
Re: Minti's Own: faceitwithagrin - Jen

This was a beautiful blog Lui, i so enjoyed reading it as with  everything you write....to me your name should be at the top of the list of  inspirational people. I love the  where you said "Life should be full of joy, and it really is simple - if we let it be".   Life is but a momment in time & it is up to us to make that momment count.

Like most here what can i add or say about Jen ( faceitwithagrin)....except to say thanks that she has graced Minti......and for many of us who take this trip with Jen......it will be a cherished memory that we will hold very dear to our hearts.



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      llmunchkin
5.00 (Excellent) | February 15th | llmunchkin
Re: Minti's Own: faceitwithagrin - Jen

I too think we are lucky to have a new member with so much grace on the site.  Many of us are guilting of not getting things done because we don't have a round tuit.

This should be a reminder that most of us are guilty of sweating the small stuff; not fully appreciating what we have; and worrying too much about what might be.

PS - I knew you'd say something like that about me, you are way too kind - but I can cope with that. xox

 



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Domestic-warrior
5.00 (Excellent) | February 14th | Domestic-warrior
Re: Minti's Own: faceitwithagrin - Jen

Couldn't agree more.  faceitwithagrin's blog was powerful stuff, i haven't been able to comment as i think, like you, have been in my own sulk valley and can't find the words right now.

It's just like you to bring this to the forefront and make us all step up and take notice and that is not a criticism, but a thank you.

 



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      llmunchkin
5.00 (Excellent) | February 14th | llmunchkin
Re: Minti's Own: faceitwithagrin - Jen

LOL - well we are privileged to know some amazing people on this site, and I didn't want this person to come and go unnoticed.  I keep reading it over and over... It doesn't invoke sympathy, to me it says, hey, get YOUR priorities sorted.

Thanks for the validation - but you know me, I don't mind criticsm anyways - otherwise I would be more shy and retiring.  We always seem to be on the same wave length - maybe your view will be brighter when I pick up my new glasses this arvo.

 



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angieh
5.00 (Excellent) | February 14th | angieh
Re: Minti's Own: faceitwithagrin - Jen

I agree, those are some of our inspirational people on Minti. We should be appreciative that there are all these beautiful people on Minti that make this site great!



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      llmunchkin
5.00 (Excellent) | February 14th | llmunchkin
Re: Minti's Own: faceitwithagrin - Jen

Of course these people are just the tip of the iceberg and I too am guilty of being stuck in my own corner of Minti.

If there is anyone else that people feel they want to mention - please feel free, this group is to share information about ANYONE who inspires you.



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WinnierooPooh
5.00 (Excellent) | February 14th | WinnierooPooh
Re: Minti's Own: faceitwithagrin - Jen

Great blog Lui, there are so many truely inspirational people on minti, and rarely do I log off without being lifted up in my heart by them. I read faceitwithagrin's blog and was totally blown by the whole essence of it. I will comment on it but find I have to settle it first in my head. Thankyou for pointing it out, it is not alway's possible to get round minti due to time, so to be pointed towards new or undiscoverd members is positively great. There are as you say some regularly enriching blogs that are a must for a regular visitor like me.

Cheers, Winnie.xxxx



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      llmunchkin
5.00 (Excellent) | February 14th | llmunchkin
Re: Minti's Own: faceitwithagrin - Jen

There really are Winnie, however as with life, people often get caught up in their own corner of cyber-world and miss out on opportunities to meet more precious people. 

Often people slowly drift into our sphere - well in this case, I think that we should make the most of the time we have to get to know Jen. 



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boredmum
5.00 (Excellent) | February 14th | boredmum
Re: Minti's Own: faceitwithagrin - Jen

Couldn't agree more Lui. Minti would not be the same without these wonderful people.



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      llmunchkin
5.00 (Excellent) | February 14th | llmunchkin
Re: Minti's Own: faceitwithagrin - Jen

Thanks Dee, I am sure that everyone has their own personal favourites, however these stand out for me... Even though I am more in contact with my besties, I think these people are very special.



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