Comfort Corner Poem

GranolanRainbows · 04-22-2010, 01:00 PM

I really want to say how blessed I feel that I found this wonderful group of women. You are helping me to become a better mama to my little ones and a stronger person everyday. I don't get to post much, but I find time to read with a baby in my lap in the evenings and I have learned so much. I also have a spirited three year old and I've really embraced the idea of the Comfort Corner for her. We've been talking about it quite a bit lately and we decided to send a present of a Comfort Corner (a squishy pink blanket and heart shaped pillow) to her cousin, my niece, who is turning five and struggles with depression and sensory issues (all from my side of the family, unfortunately

). In addition to the cozy stuff, I wrote a poem and made it into a little "Comfort Corner Book" for her with peaceful pictures that Little D and I cut out and pasted on the pages. I want to share the poem with you because I feel like it does a good job of capturing exactly what the Comfort Corner is for. I'm interested in getting feedback from other mamas, as well. Here it is:

Comfort Corner

When I’m feeling Great Big Feelings and I need to get away,

I sit down in my Comfort Corner and take a break from play.

Sometimes I go alone or sometimes mama comes along,

To read a quiet story or sing a peaceful song.

I breathe in happy, helpful thoughts, and blow out all the mad,

God’s arms of love surrounding me, until I’m not so sad.

And when I’m feeling in control of what I’ll say or do,

I’ll say “Goodbye!” to my Comfort Corner and say “Hello!” to you.

raining_kisses · 04-22-2010, 01:02 PM

wow, that is a great poem. i really enjoyed it.

flowermama · 04-22-2010, 01:09 PM

That is beautiful.

04-22-2010, 02:50 PM

I love it! It is perfect. Makes me want my own comfort corner...

Victorious · 04-22-2010, 02:52 PM

You rock!

prov31craftymom · 04-22-2010, 02:53 PM

I really like it.

ReedleBeetle · 04-22-2010, 02:54 PM

Awesome! I am going to ahve room in the new house (I think!) to really do a comfort corner and I would like to be able to use that over the space! I really like it!

OneSillyMommy · 04-22-2010, 04:17 PM

Our church just rented a new building and we are moving in this weekend. I am in charge of setting up the children's area and was planning on setting up a comfort corner for the kids in the new space. Would it be ok if I used your poem to teach to the kids explaining the purpose of the corner? It's an amazingly beautiful poem.

kwisie · 04-22-2010, 04:19 PM

GranolanRainbows · 04-22-2010, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OneSillyMommy

Our church just rented a new building and we are moving in this weekend. I am in charge of setting up the children's area and was planning on setting up a comfort corner for the kids in the new space. Would it be ok if I used your poem to teach to the kids explaining the purpose of the corner? It's an amazingly beautiful poem.

Only if you promise to post a picture of it!

---------- Post added at 08:29 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:27 PM ----------

Quote:

Originally Posted by ReedleBeetle

Awesome! I am going to ahve room in the new house (I think!) to really do a comfort corner and I would like to be able to use that over the space! I really like it!

You too! I want to see everyone's comfort corners. We have yet to set up a "formal" one of our own.

04-22-2010, 08:28 PM

I love it! Thank you for sharing!

mommy2ella · 04-22-2010, 09:35 PM

I

this!!!!

Momma2Luke · 04-23-2010, 11:49 AM

SOooo beautiful!! Thank you so much for sharing!! I'd love to share this with my son in his Comfort Corner, if I may...
Here are my pics of our comfort corner:

It contains big comfy cushions,
Eee Eee,
A favorite polished rock that he finds soothing to hold and rub,
A notepad where he can scribble out his frustrations,
A few comforting books,
His dinosaur water bottle,
A favorite dinosaur,
and finally, hanging on the wall at his level:
A sweet and much-loved dinosaur painting that his big cousin Curt painted for him.

Here's another angle to show how it is sort of private and 'tucked away':

CarissaJoy · 04-23-2010, 07:39 PM

Thank you! I am kinda new to the comfort corner idea, so this really helps me understand it better.

04-24-2010, 07:01 PM

Here is the comfort corner we used to have set up. I need to find a new place for one!

04-22-2010, 01:00 PM	#1
GranolanRainbows Rose Bush Holding my babes in my arms and God's Word in my heart. Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 355	Comfort Corner Poem I really want to say how blessed I feel that I found this wonderful group of women. You are helping me to become a better mama to my little ones and a stronger person everyday. I don't get to post much, but I find time to read with a baby in my lap in the evenings and I have learned so much. I also have a spirited three year old and I've really embraced the idea of the Comfort Corner for her. We've been talking about it quite a bit lately and we decided to send a present of a Comfort Corner (a squishy pink blanket and heart shaped pillow) to her cousin, my niece, who is turning five and struggles with depression and sensory issues (all from my side of the family, unfortunately ). In addition to the cozy stuff, I wrote a poem and made it into a little "Comfort Corner Book" for her with peaceful pictures that Little D and I cut out and pasted on the pages. I want to share the poem with you because I feel like it does a good job of capturing exactly what the Comfort Corner is for. I'm interested in getting feedback from other mamas, as well. Here it is: Comfort Corner When I’m feeling Great Big Feelings and I need to get away, I sit down in my Comfort Corner and take a break from play. Sometimes I go alone or sometimes mama comes along, To read a quiet story or sing a peaceful song. I breathe in happy, helpful thoughts, and blow out all the mad, God’s arms of love surrounding me, until I’m not so sad. And when I’m feeling in control of what I’ll say or do, I’ll say “Goodbye!” to my Comfort Corner and say “Hello!” to you. __________________ ~Stacey Homeschooling, Veggie eating, Crunchy-licious Wife to T (12/99) and mama to D (1/07) and L (3/09)

04-22-2010, 01:02 PM	#2
raining_kisses Deactivated ..a little child, born yesterday, A thing on mother's milk and kisses fed... ~"Hymn to Mercury" Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: where the stars at night are big and bright Posts: 9,038	Re: Comfort Corner Poem wow, that is a great poem. i really enjoyed it.

04-22-2010, 01:09 PM	#3
flowermama Owner/Founder of GCM Administrator Run with endurance the race that is set before you. . . Heb. 12:1 Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 30,571	Re: Comfort Corner Poem That is beautiful. __________________ ~ Jeri Vegan mom to my vegan kiddos DD1 (24), DS1 (21), DD2 (18), and DS2 (15) And wife to my gentle DH for 26 years and counting Instagram: gentleveganrunner gentlechristianmothers

04-22-2010, 02:50 PM	#4
rachelserine Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Comfort Corner Poem I love it! It is perfect. Makes me want my own comfort corner...

04-22-2010, 02:52 PM	#5
Victorious Rose Garden Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,759	Re: Comfort Corner Poem You rock! __________________ Mom to 3 little women and one little man Meg (01/03/07) Jo (11/10/08) Amy (04/26/11)

04-22-2010, 02:53 PM	#6
prov31craftymom Rose Garden Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 5,767	Re: Comfort Corner Poem I really like it. __________________ Military wife (living in Germany!) and homeschooling mama to three children. Echo is 7! Charlie is 5!!!!! Romeo is 2! Save

04-22-2010, 02:54 PM	#7
ReedleBeetle Rose Garden Hangin' on for dear life! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: WV, I'm a mountain momma Posts: 25,579	Re: Comfort Corner Poem Awesome! I am going to ahve room in the new house (I think!) to really do a comfort corner and I would like to be able to use that over the space! I really like it! __________________ RiAnnon infj Single Momma to LegoCraft May 2005

04-22-2010, 04:17 PM	#8
OneSillyMommy Climbing Rose Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,329	Re: Comfort Corner Poem Our church just rented a new building and we are moving in this weekend. I am in charge of setting up the children's area and was planning on setting up a comfort corner for the kids in the new space. Would it be ok if I used your poem to teach to the kids explaining the purpose of the corner? It's an amazingly beautiful poem. __________________ ~Alicia~ Mom of 4 ds 93' , dd 95', ds 00', & dd 02' Wife to one more, 92' Eve was not taken out of Adam’s head to top him, neither out of his feet to be trampled on by him, but out of his side to be equal with him, under his arm to be protected by him, and near his heart to be loved by him.”–Matthew Henry

04-22-2010, 04:19 PM	#9
kwisie Rose Garden Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: In my sparkly place Posts: 15,140	Re: Comfort Corner Poem __________________ *Karen* 4 Wielder of the Sparkly Pencil of Sneak-Attack Silliness. Flowery Sunshine Power Woman

04-22-2010, 08:28 PM	#11
DesiringHim Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Comfort Corner Poem I love it! Thank you for sharing!

04-22-2010, 09:35 PM	#12
mommy2ella Rosebud On a humbling journey.... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 112	Re: Comfort Corner Poem I this!!!! __________________ Julie - Blessed wife to Steve since June 1993 - Lucky mom to Ella since January 2007

04-23-2010, 11:49 AM	#13
Momma2Luke Rose Bouquet Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 695	Re: Comfort Corner Poem SOooo beautiful!! Thank you so much for sharing!! I'd love to share this with my son in his Comfort Corner, if I may... Here are my pics of our comfort corner: It contains big comfy cushions, Eee Eee, A favorite polished rock that he finds soothing to hold and rub, A notepad where he can scribble out his frustrations, A few comforting books, His dinosaur water bottle, A favorite dinosaur, and finally, hanging on the wall at his level: A sweet and much-loved dinosaur painting that his big cousin Curt painted for him. Here's another angle to show how it is sort of private and 'tucked away': __________________ Trace; Wife to dh John and Momma to ds Luke (Sept 2006)

04-23-2010, 07:39 PM	#14
CarissaJoy Rose Blossom Christian parenting should revolve around relationship with each other and with God. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bolivia, South America Posts: 152	Re: Comfort Corner Poem Thank you! I am kinda new to the comfort corner idea, so this really helps me understand it better.

04-24-2010, 07:01 PM	#15
DesiringHim Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Comfort Corner Poem Here is the comfort corner we used to have set up. I need to find a new place for one!

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