Comments on: The Cone of Shame https://lynnhblackburn.com/blog/cone-of-shame/ Best Selling Author Tue, 07 Mar 2023 06:06:29 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.1 By: admin https://lynnhblackburn.com/blog/cone-of-shame/#comment-454 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 20:11:55 +0000 https://lynnhblackburn.com/blog/cone-of-shame/#comment-454 Jeanette – You make a GREAT point! Our accuser is always prowling.
Alycia – I so agree! It's easier to leave them at home w/Brian. And he's great about it! But sometimes a trip is unavoidable. 🙂
Vonda & Mary – I'd love to be beside you in line! I know you'd make me – and my littles – smile!!

]]> By: Mary https://lynnhblackburn.com/blog/cone-of-shame/#comment-453 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:35:05 +0000 https://lynnhblackburn.com/blog/cone-of-shame/#comment-453 Thanks Lynn for the post.
1) I've been there.
2) This too shall pass.
3) I agree, smiles are free.

It's like getting on a plane with an infant. You know everyone is hoping you don't sit next to them.

But since my kids are older, they laugh at me now because I flirt with babies all the time! I figure if I play peek-a-boo with a child, it will help pass the time in the line, at lunch or where ever. 🙂

Hoping your next grocery store visit is less eventful!!

]]> By: Vonda Skelton https://lynnhblackburn.com/blog/cone-of-shame/#comment-452 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:28:39 +0000 https://lynnhblackburn.com/blog/cone-of-shame/#comment-452 Thank you for the great reminder, Lynn. It's so easy to judge, whether it's a crying child, a simple temper tantrum, or a maternal blow-out.

I pray the next time I feel myself beginning to swell up with pride and prejudice, I'll think of you and sweet Emma instead…and humbly remember that a smile can encourage and make a huge difference in a stranger's day.

]]> By: Alycia Morales https://lynnhblackburn.com/blog/cone-of-shame/#comment-451 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:56:06 +0000 https://lynnhblackburn.com/blog/cone-of-shame/#comment-451 Lynn, I'm with you on the Cone of Shame. Mine are still at the age of public crazies when they are tired, hungry, bored, or don't get what they want. Despite all the Mom efforts to keep them satisfied. I keep telling myself I'll leave them with hubby and do my shopping in peace and quiet, where I can think about my list and my budget. However, it doesn't always happen. And I smile at the other moms when they are in the same boat as you and I. Because I get it. Thanks for sharing your heart!

]]> By: JeanetteEdgar https://lynnhblackburn.com/blog/cone-of-shame/#comment-450 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:28:06 +0000 https://lynnhblackburn.com/blog/cone-of-shame/#comment-450 I can so relate to the grocery store scenario! I read your post yesterday and am still thinking about it. If we can so easily feel we're in the cone of shame over something like children being children in public, how easily can Satan, our accuser, pin shame and guilt on us as adults? And usually it's over things that don't shout out to others we need their help and encouragement. A smile is free, I loved that point you made. So is a phone call, a prayer, a friendship.

]]> By: admin https://lynnhblackburn.com/blog/cone-of-shame/#comment-449 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:13:33 +0000 https://lynnhblackburn.com/blog/cone-of-shame/#comment-449 Lori – You always know what to say. Thanks!
Jennifer – Thanks for stopping by. And you're right – the tough places are wonderful places to show grace!
Shoshana – Thank you. Some of the kindest people I've encountered in these situations have been the grandmas!

]]> By: Shoshana https://lynnhblackburn.com/blog/cone-of-shame/#comment-448 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 21:56:03 +0000 https://lynnhblackburn.com/blog/cone-of-shame/#comment-448 ~Boy, this brings back many memories…now being a Savta (grandma) I always try to smile or help out in some small way…I know how it feels!~Great blog~

]]> By: Jennifer https://lynnhblackburn.com/blog/cone-of-shame/#comment-447 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 20:31:33 +0000 https://lynnhblackburn.com/blog/cone-of-shame/#comment-447 I've been there! Thank you for reminding me how to encourage others who are there. It's a tough place to be, and a wonderful place to show grace.

]]> By: Lori Stanley Roeleveld https://lynnhblackburn.com/blog/cone-of-shame/#comment-446 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 20:15:13 +0000 https://lynnhblackburn.com/blog/cone-of-shame/#comment-446 Wow, I remember those days. This is a beautiful, witty, insightful post, Lynn! The kind that makes others glad you're a writer.

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