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Miranda Peebles's avatar

Yes! There's so many different kinds rest and I'm glad you were able to get the exact rest you needed. Also, that room looks dreamy!

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Elizabeth Vanderhorst's avatar

Have you ever seen Saundra Dalton-Smith's 7 types of rest? I'm slowly learning how to evaluate the type of rest I need in each situation/season. The room is amazing!!

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Miranda Peebles's avatar

I haven’t, but now I absolutely need to check it out!

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Elizabeth Vanderhorst's avatar

It's really good! There have also been some good podcasts where she dives into them!

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Sara Koert's avatar

Loved all of this. I love how you advocated for yourself but all of it was motivated by love and lead by the Spirit. I love where your reflections lead you and how you wrote about them. Thank you for your words ❤️

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Elizabeth Vanderhorst's avatar

Thank you so much for reading and the encouragement! Being Spirit-led is a huge part of learning how to communicate well and effectively. I'm slowly learning 🤣

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Sarah Bahiraei's avatar

Wow, your night away looks so dreamy. Congrats to you for "rest, respite, and reading." Sounds lovely. I also really loved the simple act of lighting a candle when you have no words for praying and saying "Christ is Light" instead. I need to start incorporating that.

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Elizabeth Vanderhorst's avatar

It was incredibly refreshing! And the candle lighting has been so neat, because when I forget, my toddler now initiates lighting it.

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Ruth Gyllenhammer's avatar

A good night’s sleep somewhere pretty works wonders! I very much relate to this. So glad you got some rest--I’ve been reading Ruth Haley Barton’s newest book on Sabbath and sabbatical, and it’s reminding me just how important that quiet and rest time is.

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Elizabeth Vanderhorst's avatar

Sleep really does wonders! That book sounds amazing, I'm adding it to my list!

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Kimberly Knowle - Zeller's avatar

such a good reminder. And glad you advocated for you!

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Elizabeth Vanderhorst's avatar

I'm working on the advocating skills before I'm just resentful!

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