tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post1838182568315202295..comments2024-03-22T17:14:03.969-04:00Comments on The Cottage Nest: Searching for JoyJen Kershnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16128661586028201160noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-26720680836547857792014-11-20T08:37:17.747-05:002014-11-20T08:37:17.747-05:00wish we could hang out in your studio and wrap chr...wish we could hang out in your studio and wrap christmas gifts together... it all looks so pretty! {how's the mollie makes christmas book? I've had my eye on that one!}oopsiemaiziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00624102500478268856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-76064240696490218782014-11-17T15:19:43.919-05:002014-11-17T15:19:43.919-05:00Your cute chai "station" makes me exceed...Your cute chai "station" makes me exceedingly happy! I remember the first time I tasted chai many years ago and telling the barrista that it tasted like Christmas. Hope things turn around for you soon. Hugs!debbie @ happy little cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01557514534551046452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-16299411361602817162014-11-17T07:14:07.968-05:002014-11-17T07:14:07.968-05:00I understand how you were feeling, it happens to u...I understand how you were feeling, it happens to us no matter if it is big or small-set backs are a part of life. I am happy you are able to find joy in the little things! I was a stay at home Mom and I felt the problems that came up were even bigger than I had thought. Once I went back to work I was able to deal with anything and not stress out about it as much as when I had time to focus on the problem while at home with the little ones. I think keeping focused on other things-not my problems-helped me to not dwell on the issue at hand and re-direct my pattern of thinking to a more positive level. It takes time to sort things out and put it into perspective but at the end of the day it should be out of the mind to sleep well. I hope this week is better for you! Cheers!JolieAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02508947350646254491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-78544088339800217612014-11-14T14:05:15.211-05:002014-11-14T14:05:15.211-05:00I hope soon, very soon, that joy finds you and dec...I hope soon, very soon, that joy finds you and decides to stay and slumber and wrap you up in its warmth.Jen @ RamblingRenovatorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18045745850049751098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-7505050934805127582014-11-13T22:21:11.441-05:002014-11-13T22:21:11.441-05:00Truly an inspiration in being positive and LOOKING...Truly an inspiration in being positive and LOOKING for joy and a new attitude even with life happening. The past 14 1/2 months have been a difficult time for our family and I struggle with keeping a positive attitude and really being thankful for all that we have so this reminder is just what I needed.<br />~ChrisChris at Red Gate Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12339700094067226000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-2437200559452182372014-11-13T20:21:00.802-05:002014-11-13T20:21:00.802-05:00I'm so sorry that you had such a yicky week. ...I'm so sorry that you had such a yicky week. But, you inspire me with your attitude -- I could certainly benefit from the way that you find joy. Reading your posts makes me want to be a better person. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-54629864118446915702014-11-13T18:41:16.507-05:002014-11-13T18:41:16.507-05:00and...suckvember continutes....:) while i was com...and...suckvember continutes....:) while i was committing murder on the english language, throwing out typos like mardi gras beads in my previous comment, i sort of forgot that i was cooking and now have blackened corn chowder to serve for dinner tonight. ha ha, trying to laugh, be positive, just making funny memories here...:)!nannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02929727558577488718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-90847936061640005992014-11-13T18:09:07.266-05:002014-11-13T18:09:07.266-05:00oh, jen!! so sorry about all of the trials you...oh, jen!! so sorry about all of the trials you've had lately!! sometimes it seems as though the universe is conspiring against us. <br /><br />we've had a bit of a Suckvember around here also. i have just had to give myself a kick in the rear, TRY to remember to keep a sense of humor about everything and remind myself that 10 years from now we will hopefully we will remember the fun & sweet moments & that the hard things will soften & become one of those sepia toned, family stories that we learned from & grew closer because of. i really want to give my girls the ability to not only be graceful when then things are going their way, but to also to buck up & face adversity with that same, good times gracefulness. now, i just have to get over that DUMB car accident my youngest had a couple of days ago....:)! <br /><br />you are a wonderful, positive, generous person. things will get better. if it helps, you make my life better by providing this lovely, little space for your readers. the cottage nest is different than other blogs in that you share both the pretty as well as the not-so-internet-instagram filtered-perfect parts of your life. thank you, jen!! nannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02929727558577488718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-48199491804914841512014-11-13T16:30:28.822-05:002014-11-13T16:30:28.822-05:00I'm glad to see you have found some things to ...I'm glad to see you have found some things to comfort you during difficult times and i really hope things get better for you but in the meantime keep enjoying your simple pleasuresJennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019848441689274275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-4200858910001700822014-11-13T15:03:34.723-05:002014-11-13T15:03:34.723-05:00A few years back I picked the work JOY as my word...A few years back I picked the work JOY as my word for the year and I tried hard to find the Joy in life around me. I am feeling down and just icky lately and have thought about putting my Joy banner back up just to remind me there is joy I just need to look for it. Praying you find Joy in the little things in life...Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04104100135764091440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-60246758020189867182014-11-13T11:06:16.678-05:002014-11-13T11:06:16.678-05:00Dear Jen, so sorry to hear your week “sucked”. Li...Dear Jen, so sorry to hear your week “sucked”. Life has a way of always throwing us a curve ball or two when we least need it. But your mindset is just right…. Just like you I love capturing the beauty of the seemingly insignificant moments in my life, your right it doesn’t make the bad stuff disappear but it reminds us of all the little joys around! Beautiful photos as always on your blog!!! Hope your next week will be much better!!!<br />Anna xx<br />Anna @ paperdollsandposieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14413189605407457635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-41419818429346227312014-11-13T10:31:09.489-05:002014-11-13T10:31:09.489-05:00Oops, made a typo in my previous reply, so deleted...Oops, made a typo in my previous reply, so deleted it and starting over. I hear you on the feeling down. I have been feeling that way myself for awhile now and this cold, gloomy weather certainly doesn't help. Little things that help me are talking to my friends, getting out for a walk (have to really bundle up!), taking a hot bath with lavender oil, taking my yoga class, working on a project. I'm not thinking Christmas yet like you are though. Still to early for me!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-77868277662994351662014-11-13T10:28:21.824-05:002014-11-13T10:28:21.824-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-46839308265213274282014-11-13T09:30:21.883-05:002014-11-13T09:30:21.883-05:00The timing of your post couldn't be more perfe...The timing of your post couldn't be more perfect. I've come to the same decision as you. Some days it comes easier than others but I know it's the only way to proceed. I hope peace replaces your struggle. Let's focus on hope, peace and joy!!Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16992265910653421978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-75538170931976715202014-11-12T23:46:06.522-05:002014-11-12T23:46:06.522-05:00I am so sorry, Jen, that you have had some "d...I am so sorry, Jen, that you have had some "down" time. Life is never an easy journey and just when we think we have found what surely must be our pinnacle of joy it all seems to come crashing down on us. God bless you and I know you will get through this with the courage to face the day ahead with bright expectation. We can't do much else some days. xo DianaNanaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14298962791700019785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-37630823631016654652014-11-12T21:31:40.891-05:002014-11-12T21:31:40.891-05:00It's funny, but I find uploading a pretty phot...It's funny, but I find uploading a pretty photo to my computer can make me smile on a gray day, too. You've found lots of sweet treasures to photograph in your little nest, Jen. Those little mice are adorable!! I hope this week continues to bring you things to smile about. :o)Vickie @ Ranger 911https://www.blogger.com/profile/12847126296813987337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-46455647995448992812014-11-12T18:29:13.456-05:002014-11-12T18:29:13.456-05:00I know; been there. I'm glad you're comin...I know; been there. I'm glad you're coming out the other side. Love the little ballet mice!A Whole Lotta Magichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15416878913961474994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-40089297667831382152014-11-12T18:11:46.229-05:002014-11-12T18:11:46.229-05:00Joy is always there, waiting to be seen. <3Joy is always there, waiting to be seen. <3annyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10898760998389971700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-76260920315971780822014-11-12T18:07:52.626-05:002014-11-12T18:07:52.626-05:00Thanks for reminding me too! Thanks for reminding me too! Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05728612514516285320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-53347851335328313052014-11-12T17:52:59.892-05:002014-11-12T17:52:59.892-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.annyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10898760998389971700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-16383751201408302812014-11-12T17:21:45.775-05:002014-11-12T17:21:45.775-05:00Sometimes things are just plain "sucky" ...Sometimes things are just plain "sucky" and we get in a slump and can't dig ourselves out. You sound like you're about to lift your head above the edge, so you're going to be all right. It's life. My camera makes me feel the same way.<br />BrendaBrenda Pruitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14544794729410559072noreply@blogger.com