Feelings of failure. Feelings of inadequacy. Feelings of insecurity. And feelings of worry about our direct influence on our littles.
And it made me reflect on the Earth's seasons and how God gave us seasons for a reason. The kind of posts I read yesterday typically don't bog down the internet during the months of June, July and August, when tank-tops and flip-flops are an outwardly display of our inwardly carefree summer hearts.
No, right now we are going through the switch between winter and spring, when we shed off the old and dead, and bring on the new and full of life. And there is a process. And it hurts, but we are being shaped and molded and will spring new life in the months to come.
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Oh, thank God, really seriously thank Him, for seasons. Goosebumps.
ReplyDeleteSolid point! Thank you- I am looking forward to a MUCH better week....
ReplyDeleteI remember when I just Holden and I thought why do parents complain about how hard parenting is? This is so easy! Then Lucas came along and changed everything. And then Ash... now another? Who am I kidding? Some days I feel like Supermom. And other days I feel like I totally suck! But I remind myself that the fact I'm so critical of myself just makes me a good mom, right? If I didn't care, I wouldn't worry and I wouldn't try harder and my kids wouldn't benefit from me learning from my "mistakes" and "failures". You are an AMAZING mom and I know your kids recognize that. Don't be hard on yourself - easier said than done I know. But really, you're an inspiring wonderful mom. HUGS!!!!
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