Lately, it seems everyone I run into, has been so busy, they are having a hard time seeing which way is up. (Myself included.)
With just the normal tasks, being a mom, being the picker-upper of toys, the bathroom cleaner, the dishwasher, the loader of the washing machine, the un-loader of the dryer, the hanger upper of the clothes, being a sweet wifey-poo, being the meal planner, being the educator to 3 of the 5 children, being the entertainment for the 2 preschoolers while the 3 other children are doing school, being a “good” daughter, being a “good” friend, being a “good” sister, trying to budget, trying to coupon clip, trying to bring laughter into the home, trying to pray, trying to read the Word, trying to eat balanced meals, letting the dog out, trying to grow tomatoes, pulling the weeds, trying to bird watch, trying to wash the hair at least every other day, trying to stay on a strict beauty ritual, trying to lose weight, not being to fit into clothes that were bought last week, trying to get a hair cut, cutting 60 fingernails, cutting 60 toe nails, trying to go shoe shopping, and just going to sleep at a reasonable hour, it is hard to do this all with a smile.
But, I refuse to give up! I’m up for the challenge! I will fight the good fight! I will do this with this scripture in mind:
Psalm 46:10
Be still and know I am God!
2 Timothy 4:6-8 (New International Version)
For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time has come for my departure. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.
For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time has come for my departure. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.
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Hi! Prayers for you! Party hopping and participating too so stop in for a visit.
Hi Lana….just got your blog update in my mail and boy we’re on the same page!!!I just finished posting on similar lines on my blog(sorry I gave you the wrong url, its http://energizerbunnysmommyreports.blogspot.com/) You’re doing an awesome job with your precious 5….keep going Mommy!!! God bless :>
Very encouraging post! Thankyou! Especially when I just feel like taking another nap!
And just last week my 6 year old daughter told me I don’t have a job 🙂 Keep up the good work you sound like your doing a great job!!!!
It is hard just getting through a day sometimes. I think we are all too hard on ourselves. Sometimes just getting it done is good enough even if it isn’t done real good.
Hi Lana!
I came over here from Meredith’s Merchant Ships….and I agree with you, it’s hard traveling with 5 kids, and hard to do anything with that many, sometimes! We have 5 kids, too, ranging in age from 2 to 18, and are also a homeschooling family. I have enjoyed looking at your blog and will come back!
Susan