Comments on: Lady of Wisdom Interview – Sally Clarkson

By: Educating the Whole Hearted Child, by Clay and Sally Clarkson « Journey to a Gracious Woman

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 19:53:24 +0000

[...] Sarah Mae also did a two part interview with Sally Clarkson on her blog. You can read that here and [...]

By: Christin

Christin — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:12:21 +0000

So much of this I really needed to hear!

I’m especially interested to know more about “showing the incarnational side of Christ–beauty,”. What would that look like? How is it done?
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By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:33:10 +0000

What a great interview with Sally. :) She is such an encouragement. I’m one of the many who have been blessed to attend a conference (this past spring, in Cary NC) and I’m looking forward to the next one in Raleigh!

This especially is encouraging given the ages of my children and some ongoing stress we’ve had that has also overwhelmed me… “I would have decided to celebrate life more and not stress over the little things or messes–these things are just a part of the seasons of life. I would have let my boys be boys and understood them more–and laughed with them more. However, most of my life, I would do much the same. I really enjoyed my children so much. I would have also just given myself more grace when the dark times came and I felt overwhelmed–also a normal part of life with the constant exhaustion and work and issues in life–knowing that dark times and exhaustion ebbs and flows.”

That is the kind of message that I hear again and again from wise older women. And I need to hear it, to not forgot to enjoy my children along the way…

By: Larie

Larie — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:22:25 +0000

This is a very wise interview. It’s great that you are doing this, we all need the sound words of those who have been there and not afraid to train others.

smooches,
Larie
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By: Kristi_runwatch

Kristi_runwatch — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:13:01 +0000

So encouraging – thank you, Sally, for sharing, and thank you, Sarah Mae, for posting this!

I have a few more books on my “must read” list, now! :)
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By: Jessalyn

Jessalyn — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:37:45 +0000

Great interview! Thanks for sharing with us Sally.

By: Allie Zirkle

Allie Zirkle — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:32:04 +0000

What a great interview! Sally is well written… Question though, “Beauty and keeping a mom’s cup full is also so important–wish I had understood that earlier and managed my needs more wisely.” I need more info on THAT! :) I’m not sure what it means, but I do kno wthat that is EXACTLY where I’m struggling TODAY. I spent most of the weekend in tears because I have no idea HOW to manage my needs. The needs of my family come first and often I don’t feel like, well, I’m not sure how to end that statement except with the thought that I feel like I’m not ever going to be able to meet my own needs…

By: Melissa Multitasking Mama

Melissa Multitasking Mama — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:17:21 +0000

“I would have given up my own agenda”— I can so relate to that statement- many days God has to remind me that life is not about the white picket fence ideal I have in my head, but by living in the moment with my kids and my husband. Great post!
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By: Stacey Thacker

Stacey Thacker — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:08:38 +0000

I love to hear from Sally and soak up all her wisdom! I was especially blessed by her book, “Ministry of Motherhood”. It truly was the first book to help me see motherhood in light of the Great Commission call. She has a section in the book where she describes Jesus ministering to the 12, how tired He was, and He continued to pour out His life on them and be with them. And I thought, “Oh Jesus, you really do understand my life!” Great stuff!

Thanks for sharing today!
Looking Forward,
Stacey
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By: Carrie

Carrie — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:58:54 +0000

I love this! Thank you for sharing—looking forward to tomorrow!