tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814771751990061325.post410610497252676663..comments2023-11-26T01:21:35.860-07:00Comments on Mormon Mommy Writers and Friends: Meet Guest Blogger Elizabeth MeullerMarianne (Mare) Baker Ballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03663143060069193124noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814771751990061325.post-86410965182423657402009-07-06T13:32:57.057-06:002009-07-06T13:32:57.057-06:00Thank you Elizabeth for a great post. I will chim...Thank you Elizabeth for a great post. I will chime in on the same chord as many of the comments and say: It is comforting to know that I am not alone in my challenges and wishes to be the best mother and the best writer I can be.Amber Lynaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16890268873178010212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814771751990061325.post-54585220893099003082009-07-05T14:59:13.966-06:002009-07-05T14:59:13.966-06:00Nice to meet you Elizabeth and thanks for sharing ...Nice to meet you Elizabeth and thanks for sharing your story. I always nod my head in agreement when I read stories like yours. Sometimes it's hard to balance mother and writer, but I agree that when we get our priorities straight that we are blessed. Now, get those manuscripts out of hiding and let the world see them. :)Kasie Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14169629001145903361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814771751990061325.post-85372811341070731032009-07-04T03:09:22.180-06:002009-07-04T03:09:22.180-06:00Thank you so much for all the responses--wow, I fe...Thank you so much for all the responses--wow, I feel so special! (I'm definately coming back for more.)<br />It's good to hear that there are writers out there that are very much like me. If only we could all get together in person and share our mania, imagine the havoc we'd reek!<br /><br />Muahahaha! >:DElizabeth Muellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06028099814857743134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814771751990061325.post-4146154800486607822009-07-03T14:06:02.945-06:002009-07-03T14:06:02.945-06:00LOL! You rode in a cart with your laptop? I'm...LOL! You rode in a cart with your laptop? I'm so jealous!!! LOL! And join the club we all go crazy trying to balance writing and our families. It's a fun compromise though--the give and take of reality versus fiction! LOL! I think you've definitely found the secret --do your chores first BEFORE you play.<br /><br />Great post. JenniJenni Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14340454147439103595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814771751990061325.post-62870065044552560512009-07-03T13:26:08.543-06:002009-07-03T13:26:08.543-06:00When I find the right balance, living and writing ...When I find the right balance, living and writing will be in perfect synergy. Writing will give me the energy to face life, and life will inspire me to write. I think if I had four to six hours to write every day, that would do it - ha ha! Maybe when the last child goes off to college.<br /><br />Thanks, Elizabeth, for reminding me to read my scriptures and pray before writing each day. I remember I used to do that last fall and it got me through some scary wrestling with feeling inadequate as a writer. Now I'm doing it again and things are going better already.Rebecca J. Carlsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13266492065285468391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814771751990061325.post-612727883403535332009-07-03T11:53:01.845-06:002009-07-03T11:53:01.845-06:00What a great post! It is so hard to balance writi...What a great post! It is so hard to balance writing and children. Especially when they are small. It's so nice to meet you, and I look forward to hearing from you again!:)Chantele Sedgwickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07920913211842919013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814771751990061325.post-40348928897642223372009-07-03T11:37:59.403-06:002009-07-03T11:37:59.403-06:00How to stop a train from charging...and the tug of...How to stop a train from charging...and the tug of war between being a mama & a writer. Ahhh, yes. You are disciplined to get the "to do's" done before writing. I often cheat and sneak writing a bit while the kids are brushing their teeth, etc. <br /><br />Glad to meet you, Elizabeth. I'm off to visit your blog now.*https://www.blogger.com/profile/06484208765656281917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814771751990061325.post-25692894586401783532009-07-03T10:51:57.745-06:002009-07-03T10:51:57.745-06:00Elizabeth, what a wonderful post. I'm so glad ...Elizabeth, what a wonderful post. I'm so glad you came to visit today. I've had very similar problems trying to balance my writing and my family life. Sometimes I know I choose writing over spending quality time with my son just because the muse is screaming at me. I've tried to recognize when my son's needs are screaming louder, even if he isn't. Like you said, it is hard to balance.<br /><br />Great post. I hope you visit again soon.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05714394723532487643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814771751990061325.post-8850027026461544162009-07-03T10:48:26.803-06:002009-07-03T10:48:26.803-06:00Welcome Elizabeth! We are so glad you guest blogg...Welcome Elizabeth! We are so glad you guest blogged with us! <br /><br />Sometimes I feel like our blog is like an AA meeting for writers. <br />"Hello, My name is Nikki and I've been writing for a year and a half" This is the part where you all say..."Hello Nikki!" <br /><br />It truly is cathartic to know that other people are going through the same problems as us. The same mommy guilt, the same crazy balancing act, the same crazy voices in our heads. Thanks for making me feel normal...well sort of! (writers aren't generally normal to begin with I guess!!)Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16328973674012805812noreply@blogger.com