tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22760611.post2385187436009297514..comments2024-02-23T18:33:45.843-07:00Comments on Five Kids in Five Years: Unkind Anonymous CommentsSarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00649282789502496298noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22760611.post-53784317071384392132011-07-04T00:15:47.077-06:002011-07-04T00:15:47.077-06:00Saren, your direct way of addressing those comment...Saren, your direct way of addressing those comments made me smile. It's fortunate that you have tough skin. Sorry about the hassle you've been getting. It comes with the territory, I guess. Love you.April Perryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12798231506799751891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22760611.post-51766908819434787472011-07-03T19:13:22.383-06:002011-07-03T19:13:22.383-06:00Don't even worry about it, I guess there are j...Don't even worry about it, I guess there are just some mean people who aren't interested in growing. You are awesome, The Power of Mom's is Awesome and you have made the biggest difference in my mothering career, well your whole family has. Thanks to the Eyre's for helping me me grow as a mom and being a deliberate mom! Love you all!Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557877843959630752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22760611.post-17665697375004650412011-06-30T13:00:36.706-06:002011-06-30T13:00:36.706-06:00I don't know you, but really enjoy reading you...I don't know you, but really enjoy reading your blog. Your blog and parent's blog have made a huge difference in my life and my family's. With 4 kids, I felt like I was so overrun, but not making any progress in my personal develoment and in my children's development. In the last 4 weeks that I have discovered these blogs, I have made big changes in the way our family operates. I have implemented almost all the family processes (summer goals, 5 one word rules, banking system, etc) that have been recommended by your parents and you. I feel that you and your family have personally changed my life for the better and the crazy thing is that I don't even know you. I hope I can attend one of your conferences soon. I live in the San Francisco Bay Area.Joilenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16656434902366282890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22760611.post-13987853426546927212011-06-27T22:00:01.423-06:002011-06-27T22:00:01.423-06:00Saren,
Even though I already had my first child wh...Saren,<br />Even though I already had my first child when I started reading your parents' books I feel like I've "grown up" with your family. I first heard of all of you on Oprah many years ago. I wasn't a member of the church yet and I was so clueless. Now I have 9 children, am a member and have a son serving a mission is Santiago, <br />Chile. I will always be grateful for what your family has done for my family. Please keep being open and honest for us!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15805919192282515063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22760611.post-86922559530915437272011-06-26T19:48:49.409-06:002011-06-26T19:48:49.409-06:00I love your blog, Saren! Even though I rarely com...I love your blog, Saren! Even though I rarely comment. I have often benefitted from your silver-lining attitude; you are an inspiration to me. I know it's hard to ignore the anonymous negativity, but thanks for not giving up.Jen H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01265529116730648640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22760611.post-27564179920232281762011-06-26T07:49:55.858-06:002011-06-26T07:49:55.858-06:00Saren-
It makes me sad that people would be so mea...Saren-<br />It makes me sad that people would be so mean and rude to you and other bloggers. Please see it as their insecurity and unhappiness in who they are that they must lash out at others. You are a wonderful wife, mother, daughter, sister, etc. You give so much to others by sharing your life and the things you've learned along the way have definitely helped so many. Mean and rude people, although hurtful, give us the opportunity to show grace, mercy, patience and love. Don't let em' get you down & keep on blogging.......we love it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22760611.post-73116982385901322202011-06-26T07:33:22.507-06:002011-06-26T07:33:22.507-06:00I love you blogs and your parents books have taugh...I love you blogs and your parents books have taught me soooo much. I actually got to meet them when we were in the states last year and i am still excited (tried to stand really close to your Mum hoping she would rub off on me) <br />Thanks for all you do I LOVE your POM site and articles.<br />XX Georgina XXGeorgina Closehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01628296808656345382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22760611.post-73940248157549958092011-06-25T21:24:41.979-06:002011-06-25T21:24:41.979-06:00I wholeheartedly agree! If you don't like it.....I wholeheartedly agree! If you don't like it...don't read it. It's amazing how people can behave online.Lindshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15064975305709925868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22760611.post-57311129880915195732011-06-24T23:07:48.693-06:002011-06-24T23:07:48.693-06:00Saren - way to be a voice! I always appreciate you...Saren - way to be a voice! I always appreciate your efforts and thoughts. This little diddy my Dad sang to me as a kid is ringing through my head right now: "If you can't say something nice... don't talk at all is my advice!" Really. Thanks for blogging my friend! xoCathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12266580814892668109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22760611.post-13737358575657471912011-06-23T17:12:56.054-06:002011-06-23T17:12:56.054-06:00Boo to those spineless, mean commenters! Thanks fo...Boo to those spineless, mean commenters! Thanks for sharing so much. I think it takes a lot of courage to share and contribute like you do. I remember when I was at Utah State I participated in a live teleconference in which President George Bush (Sr.) and Collin Powell were speaking. Somehow my phone call made it through and I got to ask President Bush a live question! I asked him how he managed to stay positive and focused while getting criticism from all angles. I had just received a nasty letter in my student government mailbox from someone saying all sorts of mean things to me because a word was misspelled on a banner that one of my committees had hung at the student center! However meritless the criticism was, it still stung. Anyway, President Bush said, "That is an excellent question!" And that's all I remember! But just remember you are in good company when getting criticism...those who don't get criticized probably aren't doing much to contribute.<br /><br />So glad to know you in person and through your blog!:)Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00245662303840543160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22760611.post-88802557669603146322011-06-23T12:08:43.397-06:002011-06-23T12:08:43.397-06:00Sorry to hear that! I've recently discovered y...Sorry to hear that! I've recently discovered your blog & have already linked to it from my blog! : ) You're an inspiration...keep up the amazing work you're doing.Distressed beautyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09034672552046026936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22760611.post-40669564852838612172011-06-23T11:47:40.745-06:002011-06-23T11:47:40.745-06:00Your blog is inspirational and I love to check in ...Your blog is inspirational and I love to check in every couple of days. It motivates me to be a better mother. Have you considered changing your settings on Blogger so that you don't allow anonymous comments? People aren't always so brave when they can't hide.Bindihttp://www.mamouney.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22760611.post-46199452468647942452011-06-22T21:27:32.192-06:002011-06-22T21:27:32.192-06:00Saren I too love your blog and love everything you...Saren I too love your blog and love everything you and April do with Power of Moms!! It's so sad that people feel the need to be hurtful with their words, Especially to someone who dedicates so much of their time to helping others. <br /><br />Love Felicity xoFelicityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12296785277458115433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22760611.post-72104985326375358732011-06-22T20:46:55.030-06:002011-06-22T20:46:55.030-06:00Misery like company. They want company.
I enjoy ...Misery like company. They want company. <br /><br />I enjoy your blog & admire you & your family. Thank you!Jessica Newbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15197014085244637305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22760611.post-51153431378234113442011-06-22T19:03:42.394-06:002011-06-22T19:03:42.394-06:00I comment with this thought in mind "If I wou...I comment with this thought in mind "If I wouldn't say it to the persons face then I shouldn't say it on their blog". With that in mind...Saren you are a great mom. I think people have a hard believing that there is a mom as busy/amazing/child focused/fun as you. Keep doing what you're doing!Sleepless In St. Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13507013041823881069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22760611.post-66548781808498243732011-06-22T18:42:24.512-06:002011-06-22T18:42:24.512-06:00I don't get the "trolls" on blogs, e...I don't get the "trolls" on blogs, either. It's like people think that anything goes on the internet. Just move on, grumpies, there's no need to share your poison.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17983045210766395899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22760611.post-82917710417408590342011-06-22T18:02:01.751-06:002011-06-22T18:02:01.751-06:00It's not like you were calling them on the pho...It's not like you were calling them on the phone or knocking on their door to share your thoughts with them. This is YOUR blog and THEY came to read it. I hope you know how many people DO appreciate and enjoy your blog. Which is lucky for me because otherwise I never would have met you!emily ballardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03983479482598462937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22760611.post-25776413790896910502011-06-22T17:25:58.100-06:002011-06-22T17:25:58.100-06:00Deer Saren, i hope you dont mind me writeing to yo...Deer Saren, i hope you dont mind me writeing to you.<br />my name is jo and i live in the uk. I have five kids too but defo not in five yeers. 28, 27, 24, 13 and 4. I had an accident five yeers ago and suffer a traumatic brain injury. this means i am spastic on my left side and i have problem with short term memory and as you will notice my spell and grammar.I joined the lds church last december and my 14 year old daughter in april. i have written to you sister before and i love her blog too.<br />I love the internet and indeed it is a life line for me as i do not get to go out very mutch as i cant go alone. the other side of the internet is that people write things that they wood not say if they were standing in front of you. These 'anonymous' people feel that they somehow have a right to say what they like as you 'put yourself out there'. I do not know what these people write to you but i have seen some pretty unreasonable and harsh things written to other people. also i get the impression that peeple think because you blog mainly your highlights that you have no downs. you just dont choose to blog when someone has shut a siblings finger in the door, or when you shout cos they are all misbehaving etc. in truth we are most of us at home just 'washing the dishes' and being the best mums we know how to be and part of that is learning form others. We learn from eatch other by spending time with each other, reading, listening to talks and taking on board others successes and failures. I have pre ordered a copy of your parents latest book about entitlement and am very mutch looking forward to reading it. <br />i will continue to reed your blog and those of others eatch day.<br />lots of love<br />jo xxxjohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16534604922090932745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22760611.post-27256123787719845162011-06-22T16:43:49.796-06:002011-06-22T16:43:49.796-06:00Saren,
I am one who just wants to say thank you fo...Saren,<br />I am one who just wants to say thank you for sharing your life with so many people and your insights to motherhood and your experiences.Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13656905203414999753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22760611.post-85605725661372210752011-06-22T16:42:42.721-06:002011-06-22T16:42:42.721-06:00this post makes me want to comment MORE about how ...this post makes me want to comment MORE about how much you and your blog enrich and inspire me and my life. keep it up saren. you are one of the people i look up to and admire the most.kara jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05072478992169188916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22760611.post-73464185833463991122011-06-22T16:26:14.326-06:002011-06-22T16:26:14.326-06:00Saren,
That's horrible. They are sound like ...Saren, <br />That's horrible. They are sound like they are bitter and mad at their situations and just want to drag you down. I love all your words of encouragement and you have changed my life FOREVER! We all have our different trials in life and we all have to face our own demons. I love your blog! My only suggestions if that you'd post more cute pictures of your kiddos!:)<br />MikenMiken Hardinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12759100117586672802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22760611.post-13128499639978066102011-06-22T10:52:06.574-06:002011-06-22T10:52:06.574-06:00Oh, Saren. I'm sorry to hear that people are ...Oh, Saren. I'm sorry to hear that people are being unkind. I, for one, will be forever grateful to you for sharing your wisdom, links to important parenting helps, and just your own experiences. Please don't stop trying to help the people like me, who need you so much. Thank you for everything you do. Thank you so much.lacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06270346777680388023noreply@blogger.com