George thought we should post a picture of our new digs. He realizes it's not much, but we're on a government salary, so it's the best we can do.
I naievly thought that homeschooling again would somehow simplify my life. What was I thinking?! I'm on the run more now than when I had 6 separate school classes to keep up with. Don't get me wrong, I love having my kids home. I'm one of those nutty moms that would be happy as a lark settling down on a big piece of land with enough room for all the kids to build homes for their families in our back yard. But somedays it seems I get lost in the shuffle. I find myself wearing so many hats that when the day is over and the kids are all settled and I'm finally able to slow down and spend time with my Prince, I almost feel lost without a hat on my head. The rapid shifting of gears between Mom, friend, nurse, confidant, counselor, teacher, nutritionist, personal shopper, barber, toenail clipper, and nose wiper doesn't always go as smoothly as it should. Maybe it because I'm getting older, maybe I just used to fool myself into thinking I was a great juggler. Either way, the constant demands on my time and energy serve to keep me very aware of how much this bus needs daily maintenance. My gears grind when I don't make time for daily prayer and Scripture study, and the longer I put off my personal time the louder and rougher the shifting. I'm been trying to gently teach the kids about "doing everything as unto the Lord", and have been thinking about my own attitudes about my responsibilities. Are all the little tedious things I do offered up as a prayer of obedience? Does the condition of my home reflect a heart focused on pleasing? Does the spirit in our home reflect the Holy Spirit living in each one of us? It's so easy for my eyes to stay trained on the stresses and drains of life rather on the Giver of my wonderful life. And how quickly I forget that the "stresses and drains" seem to evaporate when I choose to turn my eyes Heavenward again. So at the end of this very busy day, I offer up a prayer of thanksgiving. Eternal thanks for the miracle of marrying my soul-mate, for the 6 nutty kids that always fill my heart with laughter, for our extended family and friends scattered around the world, and especially for our Lord Jesus Christ, without whose unmerited sacrifice I would be lost forever.
3 comments:
I don't understand the whole name thing, but I am really glad that I now get to see a picture of you guys!! Everyone looks lovely, especially Andrew. (I hope he likes being told he looks lovely)
Well "Lizzie" I already feel so close to you and "Georgie" again *wink*. I'm so happy you are now blogging. This is the finest Christmas present you could have given me.
As for the many hats/feeling overloaded thing. I hear you. Sometimes I end my day and regret that everything felt like a "to do" instead of me just enjoying life. Then I remember that the best thing I can do with my time is be a great wife, mom, and daughter of God. I'll look back at my day and realize that everything I did was trying to fulfill one of those things. Granted I'd rather have more playing with E and T and less cleaning the house, I realize that both have to be done and both are meeting my goals.
I know you, you're not a time-waster and you have some of the most darling, well-behaved, fun children I've ever known. That's not an accident. That's evidence of hard work and mighty prayer. You ought to be proud of yourself.
Love the new digs, although, it's kind of slumming for you guys, I suppose you can make do.....
No real comment, except, I feel your pain!! Nobody else I know is more capable, more prayer driven, and more competant to prioritize life than you, my friend!!
And - WonderHubby said to tell George, "great hat!" =0)
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