tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893515133765667462.post7286560112553951677..comments2024-03-13T01:23:44.418-06:00Comments on Eric and Courtney: this is terrifying to share...Courtney Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00932251648323616331noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893515133765667462.post-91161492230361284032013-05-16T20:50:34.148-06:002013-05-16T20:50:34.148-06:00Raising children in this day is scary. I have a wo...Raising children in this day is scary. I have a wonderful book called , "Praying the Scriptures for Your Children," by Jodie Berndt. God really is the only hope for us and our children. <br /><br />I have struggled with the same thoughts as you. Thinking I am the "ugly duckling," or "I am not worthy of much." That is a lie. The truth is we are beautiful it the eyes of Christ. So much so, that He laid down His life for us. The Heart Of A Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02474191121200663344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893515133765667462.post-40681817197866137962013-05-14T16:13:18.401-06:002013-05-14T16:13:18.401-06:00Love this post, Courtney. I've been in a big b...Love this post, Courtney. I've been in a big battle with myself over this very thing and it can become debilitating at times. It is amazing how different we see ourselves from what others see.<br /><br />You are such a beautiful woman inside and out, and I truly appreciate and admire how much you strive to be a good mother for Mia, she's one very lucky little girl to have you!Christellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12403766659157887460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893515133765667462.post-85804210977020903492013-05-12T13:32:37.446-06:002013-05-12T13:32:37.446-06:00You are your baby are beautiful. Can I say I total...You are your baby are beautiful. Can I say I totally understand where you are coming from. It's so hard to always have a "good" day in the self-esteem and looks department. Your daughter is so lucky to have such an awesome Mom! Hope you have a fabulous mother's day. So very happy I found you!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11456769318109820245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893515133765667462.post-15045694427427025852013-05-12T12:34:21.595-06:002013-05-12T12:34:21.595-06:00I would be scared too! You are such a good mom, th...I would be scared too! You are such a good mom, though. She has the most perfect parents for her, and I know you guys will be the best protection from the outside world. You can't smother her, but you will be great at mothering her ;)Janna Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03803772675815432282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893515133765667462.post-87214262252331251492013-05-12T11:44:33.941-06:002013-05-12T11:44:33.941-06:00I cried when I watched that, too. My boyfriend let...I cried when I watched that, too. My boyfriend let me finish crying and he said, "Now do you see how I feel when you talk down on yourself? It's how you felt about those women. It's sad and I can't understand why you don't see what I see." It was crazy. Just raise your beautiful daughter in an environment to keep her head up and to appreciate herself and you will be fine. She will appreciate herself and others. We can start the change with our children, even if there are only a few of us. :)Mimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04845187252449461754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893515133765667462.post-358748915294145512013-05-12T05:18:32.422-06:002013-05-12T05:18:32.422-06:00Happy Mother's Day Courtney! Remember that yo...Happy Mother's Day Courtney! Remember that you are perfect in your husband's eyes, in your little girl's eyes, and in God's eyes. (I try to remind myself this all the time too.) Enjoy this special day!Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10751729674145716517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893515133765667462.post-47242493353185746612013-05-11T16:01:10.152-06:002013-05-11T16:01:10.152-06:00oh, courtney, i think we have all had these though...oh, courtney, i think we have all had these thoughts one time or another. <br />you and mia both are beautiful and God made you perfect just the way you are. thank you for being courageous and sharing these thoughts with us.<br /><br />happy mom's day to you tomorrow. :)<br /><br />xo<br />purposelyathome.blogstpot.comMarlihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14250919916672926297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893515133765667462.post-76037562858473738782013-05-11T07:14:32.812-06:002013-05-11T07:14:32.812-06:00I just love your heart and how you want to be the ...I just love your heart and how you want to be the best momma you can be. You are beautiful and strong and you are already a wonderful example of that for your baby girl! Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00217225673648347364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893515133765667462.post-91103918044856664812013-05-10T13:17:11.621-06:002013-05-10T13:17:11.621-06:00Oh my goodness you are so beautiful, do not ever t...Oh my goodness you are so beautiful, do not ever think different. I have to say that I am horrible to myself too. I have suffered with acne for years and it always seems to get me down, and I am now in my 30's and still suffer from stupid skin problems...I guess god wanted me to be this way but I have to learn to love all my flaws...that dove video really broke my heart and I cried too.<br /><br />xo Dinah @ sunshine super glamDinah Gaconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456667679452137654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893515133765667462.post-49748013815620440102013-05-10T12:49:02.046-06:002013-05-10T12:49:02.046-06:00What a beautiful, honest post. I understand your w...What a beautiful, honest post. I understand your worries about a daughter so much because those are the only worries I have in wanting one. It's hard to grow up in this society being a woman, with photoshopped images left and right showing us what "beauty" is. And their baby innocence is just so beautiful. They are beautiful. And ya know, so are you. And so am I. And so are all women out there. We just need to see it and love ourselves. And getting to that place will be the best gift you can possibly give your daughter as a woman because she will see you loving yourself and learn that that's what you do as an adult. You are all beautiful, and it seems to me that you are and will be sure to make sure she knows that fact. <3Christina @ The Murrayed Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08845997868835876006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893515133765667462.post-38740167048207544022013-05-10T11:42:09.449-06:002013-05-10T11:42:09.449-06:00Such a beautiful and vulnerable post. You are such...Such a beautiful and vulnerable post. You are such a beautiful person but I agree that it is easy for us to pick ourselves apart. I do it too. Mia is absolutely gorgeous and the fact that she has you as a momma will help her to grow up and realize that too!Amy Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01618126858082003356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893515133765667462.post-21554736512192166142013-05-10T11:35:26.283-06:002013-05-10T11:35:26.283-06:00She is beautiful!!! I think we all are unique and ...She is beautiful!!! I think we all are unique and beautiful!sashashuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14469324692332298228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893515133765667462.post-1748400289219552042013-05-10T11:30:01.808-06:002013-05-10T11:30:01.808-06:00So glad not "solar"...auto correct! LolSo glad not "solar"...auto correct! Lol17 Perthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09972029146968230231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893515133765667462.post-29497249837413718632013-05-10T11:29:25.747-06:002013-05-10T11:29:25.747-06:00Oh my gosh! This is beautiful!! Thank you for sha...Oh my gosh! This is beautiful!! Thank you for sharing your heart--it is truly, truly wonderful and I can attest to some of the things you've experienced. I've struggled with self-image an self-talk for years! Solar you have a wonderful husband and a beautiful baby to share your life with....and I don't think there is any need to worry about her and how she will view herself...with a momma like you..no doubt you will instill it in her!17 Perthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09972029146968230231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893515133765667462.post-68781314503999867752013-05-10T09:51:57.274-06:002013-05-10T09:51:57.274-06:00Oh Courtney, I just love you and your caring heart...Oh Courtney, I just love you and your caring heart! The world needs more people like you raising loving little children who will affect this world in a positive way. The world can be a scary place, but it's nice to know there are loving people out there! You and your family are just that. :)<br /><br />Someone already said this in a comment, but just being aware of insecurities and working to change them is the best thing you can do. It sounds like you want the best for little Mia, so I'm sure you and Eric will work together to give her just that! Love you, sweet friend!!Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05396800149031526395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893515133765667462.post-15713312955681017772013-05-10T09:25:32.168-06:002013-05-10T09:25:32.168-06:00First off, you are beautiful!!! And not only on th...First off, you are beautiful!!! And not only on the outside but on the inside as well... I think we all struggle with this at times- and I am sure those nasty hormones don't help anything! Try to see yourself as others do and focus on the things you DO love about yourself not your imperfections! And you will do a great job with Mia, I am sure age will grow up to be a confident and strong woman with such great parents as you two!lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01583637765774492485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893515133765667462.post-69966076618153627112013-05-10T09:12:27.248-06:002013-05-10T09:12:27.248-06:00Okay, so I just read We are Daughters of Our Heave...Okay, so I just read We are Daughters of Our Heavenly Father by Sister Dalton from the April conference. Made me think of you and Mia and mothers day and more! Jessiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08689650276724970488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893515133765667462.post-17797656071279783662013-05-10T08:53:44.819-06:002013-05-10T08:53:44.819-06:00Your beauty on the inside shines through to the ou...Your beauty on the inside shines through to the outside and enhances your already beautiful physical features. I truly believe that. When I think of a friend, I think of her personality, her strengths and talents, and the things she has done for me. Those old wrinkly ladies in church? Some of them know exactly who they are and they are so much fun to be around. I want to be like that when my physical beauty dies away. You're a brave and beautiful girl and so is Mia! She will turn out just fine with a mama who tries as hard as you do.Jessiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08689650276724970488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893515133765667462.post-44729959251707338782013-05-10T08:00:41.295-06:002013-05-10T08:00:41.295-06:00First of all, you are gorgeous!! Second, this is a...First of all, you are gorgeous!! Second, this is a great post. I think a lot of mother’s think this way. I know that I do. And you know what? You are 100% perfect in Mia and Eric’s eyes and that is all that matters. These are beautiful pictures.Hall Around Texashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18427184541042833421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893515133765667462.post-39233545013929558162013-05-10T07:53:31.811-06:002013-05-10T07:53:31.811-06:00I've seen those videos, and they are very touc...I've seen those videos, and they are very touching. You can see the despair/ache/realization on the faces while they're viewing the two sketches.mail4roseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17850985344834209198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893515133765667462.post-73312921074550119042013-05-10T07:06:45.944-06:002013-05-10T07:06:45.944-06:00Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful post my friend! I ...Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful post my friend! I echo your thoughts and feelings about myself, exactly! I tell Mia EVERY.SINGLE.DAY that she is gorgeous (in fact, every morning after she gets dressed I take her little hands and do a little dance with her while singing "Beauty girl" over and over again :)) BUT my thoughts about myself couldn't be more opposite! :( So although I may instill all of these values in her, how can I REALLY do this, when I don't believe it about myself?!?!?! Such a great point to think about, so thank you for sharing this honest, raw post with us! :) Even being pregnant, I just feel SO awful and "blah" about myself (I wasn't this way AT ALL with my first two pregnancies so this is all VERY new to me!) Although I've only gained about 8 lbs total (which is right on target and where I'm supposed to be for someone who started out their pregnancy 'overweight' (according to BMI standards) I still feel huge and dare I say, gross! :( I hate admiting that because I know what a huge blessing pregnancy is, and how so many women only wish they could be pregnant, but it's just how I feel. DEFINITELY something I need to work on! :)<br /><br />OKay, I'm going to stop babbling, you just really struck a chord with this post! You are beautiful friend and Mia is SO lucky to have you as her Mommy and Eric is SO lucky to have you as his wife! :)<br /><br />Love and prayers coming your way! :)m&msmommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16812102710227469529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893515133765667462.post-19611770150941318852013-05-10T07:05:03.005-06:002013-05-10T07:05:03.005-06:00I just watched it the other day and it is so sad! ...I just watched it the other day and it is so sad! We are women are too hard on ourselves! The pictures of Mia are adorable!!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06307378854027707316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893515133765667462.post-35397436948666232872013-05-10T04:54:32.831-06:002013-05-10T04:54:32.831-06:00I was crying so hard during that commercial. It&#...I was crying so hard during that commercial. It's terrible how hard we are on ourselves...but everyone does it, I think. It's also scary to think that our children will go through the same thing....we never want to see our children heartbroken.<br /><br />These pictures of Miss Mia are absolutely adorable.Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10378873480294402296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893515133765667462.post-75007159790144499422013-05-10T04:54:10.644-06:002013-05-10T04:54:10.644-06:00I have the exact same worries. I worry so much abo...I have the exact same worries. I worry so much about how Emma will be when she is older. I hope to make her a strong woman. Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12838101155785905633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893515133765667462.post-29999797852035929412013-05-09T22:12:09.107-06:002013-05-09T22:12:09.107-06:00I feel like I could have written this post myself....I feel like I could have written this post myself. Not as eloquently, of course, but the feelings and emotions are much the same. I love this line: "I want to love myself the way I love my daughter." So perfect!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10375357270568590344noreply@blogger.com