tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4757008733159251307.post3698328070798407191..comments2011-09-21T14:27:50.960-07:00Comments on The In Between Times: Waiting on God: Tiger Moms and Blogging TeachersGretchen Fleminghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17069230965161880569noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4757008733159251307.post-88269446088536602882011-02-16T14:32:45.362-08:002011-02-16T14:32:45.362-08:00Thanks, Rebecca, for your kind words. Ironically,...Thanks, Rebecca, for your kind words. Ironically, when Andy and I were talking about this book, he said he saw glimpses of Tiger Mom in Mother as well. He said she enjoyed seeing us achieve as she often pushed us to perform. I was out of balance for years in achievement mind set, my own fault, and only since Mother's death have I realized that achiever obsession was a lie from Satan. I bought into the lie that my worth is defined by my accomplishments and my schedule. It is silly, I know, but a real challenge for me to address. Letting go is not easy. God is rewiring me, thank goodness. Thanks again for encouraging me with your wisdom and kindness!Gretchen Fleminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17069230965161880569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4757008733159251307.post-89373412743874334392011-02-16T07:54:12.022-08:002011-02-16T07:54:12.022-08:00So interesting - I'm finishing up reading this...So interesting - I'm finishing up reading this book right now. At times I admire her tenacity (the Tiger mom), but most of the time, my jaw is dropped wide open as I read how cruel she was (is) to her daughters. What amazes me is that she writes this about herself with no editorializing - just lays it all out there. <br /><br />What's even more interesting to me is that I see a glimpse of the Tiger mom in our own mother. Do you? Not near to the extent of this woman, but still...maybe that is why you have achieved so much in life. Achievements are not necessarily a bad thing - just as long as one remains balanced with earthly joys and heavenly goals...which you do quite well.<br /><br />Keep writing, sister.rebecca renshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08035982705527122616noreply@blogger.com