tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655865664020505061.post2509676228593644395..comments2023-08-19T05:26:23.973-07:00Comments on Stoker Family Blog: Good to GreatJessica Stokerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15361130482563913123noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655865664020505061.post-79997923056723921042010-09-26T22:25:48.838-07:002010-09-26T22:25:48.838-07:00I totally get what you're saying, BUT - who d...I totally get what you're saying, BUT - who decides what "great" is? I'm pretty sure that to the people closest to us, the people we let see our real lives we ARE great. The babies you rocked into the early morning hours, no one could have done that greater for them. And, if given the choice, they would have only wanted you. I think about the moments in my life when I've been scared or overwhelmed and I only want my husband. When someone could comfort or cheer me quite well, no one would be "greater" than him. I think "great" is less about comparative skill and more about being there. <br /><br />BTW- you are the greatest walleyball player I get to play with.Aselinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08251923326621435349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655865664020505061.post-90661364831246471162010-09-26T16:00:23.723-07:002010-09-26T16:00:23.723-07:00Jess! We for sure all have similar thoughts, but I...Jess! We for sure all have similar thoughts, but I just want you to know that my first thought as I started reading this is how truly AMAZING you are. You aren't just "good" at a lot of things, you are soo talented and GREAT and everything you do. I mean that very sincerely, and not just to make you feel better or whatever. You really are someone I look up to and admire. I love you! PS I can't believe lizzy is already 1! Time flies! Brinleys birthday is in less than 2 months. Where does the time go?Ashley Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07549553746657342009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655865664020505061.post-32627170526230025062010-09-23T16:39:12.899-07:002010-09-23T16:39:12.899-07:00I totally get this. Heck, I could have written it...I totally get this. Heck, I could have written it, except the comparing myself to others part. I don't really think I do that. But, I'm good at a lot of things but not great at any, and that's hard sometimes. I think (just through what I see here and on Facebook and at playgroup anyway) that you're a Great mother. I also kind of agree with what Marissa Anne said about you being a Mormon girl and therefore having higher expectations of yourself. I actually read an article about that recently, but I can't remember where.<br /><br />Just do the best that you can do and take solace that it WAS your best. That's all any of us can do.SplendidlyImperfecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03798649697960237749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655865664020505061.post-2658471216186656772010-09-23T15:59:53.936-07:002010-09-23T15:59:53.936-07:00Jess, I am pretty sure that everyone thinks that a...Jess, I am pretty sure that everyone thinks that about everyone. See, in my eyes you ARE great! At everything I've witnessed you do. But you're a Mormon girl so you are too hard on yourself. In this culture everyone is good at everything but you. are. great.Marissa Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13364702044411027156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655865664020505061.post-51750077535249097502010-09-23T13:52:40.775-07:002010-09-23T13:52:40.775-07:00Thanks for posting this and being so honest about ...Thanks for posting this and being so honest about your feelings. I think many moms go through this as I often compare myself to others and I am amazed at all they do while being a mother. I think you are GREAT and you are right where you are supposed to be in life but I also understand how you feel as I often feel the same way!!Lorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08638586054068335305noreply@blogger.com