Sweet Friend,
I need a cup of coffee today with you!
I just need a moment to exhale…
Parenting is hard!
I never would have imagined the amount of physical and emotional energy it takes to raise a child. The one thing that was really surprising to me was the spiritual aspect of it all. The burden I have to lead my child to the LORD is overwhelming.
One word. Five minutes. The prompt this week: willing. Thank you, Lisa-Jo Baker, for encouraging me to be brave and to simply write.
Timer started…ready…set…go!
My husband found me in the closet on the floor—crying. It is not uncommon…really…if I am honest. I can be dramatic. This night I was spent. One too many things had went wrong with the day.
He walked in. And then he walked out. Then he walked in and sat beside me in silence.(So thankful he loves me.)
Finally I said, “Everything is broken.”
When I chose the word “blessed” as my One Word focus, it was because it is a word I use often, and I had a sinking suspicion that I misunderstand it. For example, when we have had a great weekend, “We had a great time hanging out with good friends. We are so blessed!” Or after assessing the Christmas carnage of boxes, wrapping, and bows, “What a great Christmas! We are so blessed!”
It is such a common misperception in the Christian faith that blessings are material possessions and that pursuing a Christian walk will automatically result in is an easy life paved with good things.
I have really been intrigued by the debate stirred up by Candace Cameron Bure’s (yes…D.J. Tanner from Full House) comments about submission in her new book Balancing It All. I have not read the book, but I agree with her views on marriage that has stirred all the buzz in the media about women’s rights.
Last year I was introduced to the concept of One Word. The idea is instead of making a new year’s resolution you are likely to break, you chose one word that will be your theme or your focus for the year. I my case the words choose me.
Coffee in my mug and in yours…If you were really sitting across the table from me right now, I would reach out to you, grab your hand, hold it gently, and tell you who you are.
I hear you tell me that you are busy…
I hear you tell me that you are stressed…