tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711550997062819324.post2130377807518119203..comments2023-04-05T03:55:09.745-06:00Comments on Abundance of the Heart: No looking backUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711550997062819324.post-57576391361652748082009-09-10T10:44:52.814-06:002009-09-10T10:44:52.814-06:00"I can look back fondly and wish I could be t..."I can look back fondly and wish I could be that person again, but that's not what God wants for me. He wants me to embrace the new and allow Him to take me through whatever process to grow more. It's better to not be Martha, serving the Lord but needing everything to be perfect. It's better to have a little dirt on the floor and some sticky surfaces and some overflowing dishes and laundry, so you can spend time in the presence of God."<br /><br />I just wanted to say that this brought tears to my eyes. It is SO MUCH what I needed to hear this morning! The baby (7 weeks now) has been so high maintenance lately and last night she cried so much I didn't know what to do - it's such a helpless feeling. Today, going on very little, interrupted sleep I have to take the four younger ones (5,3,1,newborn) to the store, take all 7 to the doctor's with me after school, and then put on a birthday party for my 7 year old tonight. I am utterly exhausted and my house is not up to parr with my "old days" of being super lady. Everything clean, exercise done, shower every day, meals from scratch...well, DUH I was getting a good night's sleep and had less children!<br /><br />Anyway, I am thankful for my new family as well, the "new" normal and to realize that it is never going to be like it was exactly before, again. But it will be a new better! Just one day at a time. No, scratch that. One hour at a time. One 10-minute increment at a time. =)Sherahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13904596982996643841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711550997062819324.post-5398006476093187132009-08-23T17:55:05.704-06:002009-08-23T17:55:05.704-06:00I did not quilt when my grown boys were little, bu...I did not quilt when my grown boys were little, but when I adopted Zach, I did not quilt for 2 years!!! You will get to be super lady again some day....this is your season to be Mommy and nothing more than Mommy! It will be so short lived...please do not wish it away!~Bren~https://www.blogger.com/profile/14533891842002502385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711550997062819324.post-7589462669958622972009-08-23T10:56:22.907-06:002009-08-23T10:56:22.907-06:00Jessica,
I understand what you're saying. My...Jessica,<br /> I understand what you're saying. My husband and I moved 7 hours away from both of our families and that year I had to have a hysterectomy (SP??) Our lives changed so much my husband was in school to be a pastor he is now out and working 3 jobs to support us. I'll be praying for you and your family. I pray you have a great week. I've enjoyed you blog I'm so glad I found it. Please try and get some rest. Everything looks different when we are sleep deprived.<br />In Christ,<br />Cristal in Florida<br />Wife to David<br />Mom to six super children.Another Beautiful Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02675688860102636643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711550997062819324.post-9530271200984900442009-08-23T09:33:33.566-06:002009-08-23T09:33:33.566-06:00I can so understand your position and thoughts. We...I can so understand your position and thoughts. We have similar stations in life, you and I. I just had my 3rd child 5 months ago, 3rd c-section, 1st one planned and frankly, my best birthing experience. We cloth diaper most times but not all. We try to eat well most times, but not all and I'm on my own journey of getting back into shape after baby. I look forward to getting to know you better through your blog! Feel free to visit mine.Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07283795276301877758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711550997062819324.post-39469145145298634492009-08-23T08:32:00.905-06:002009-08-23T08:32:00.905-06:00i was away on vacation...CONGRTULATIONS...she'...i was away on vacation...CONGRTULATIONS...she's a beauty! i guess there is wisdom in the saying, to only take one day, even one hour at a time..when you spell it all out, it sure does look overwhelming! so dont stress, you will do what NEEDS to be done every day, never mind the rest, no one ever croaked from mac and cheese in the box for a few weeks!liz from new yorknoreply@blogger.com