I am so blessed to have different support groups and lots of different people in my life with different backgrounds, different ideas, and different personalities. Diversity is a very good thing. Look at the world God created and all the differences. The world is made up of all kinds of beauty. We are all different and God made us that way. I have been reading lots of different things about parenting. I am staying close to God about my daily struggles, my fears, and failures. He also encourages me with my strengths, my assets, and my abilities. Lately i have been standing on his truth and his word.Romans 8:39
New International Version (NIV)
39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. I think the longer you do this parenting thing the more you realize that your child or children are little people with their own personalities. I read this website called "Positive Parenting". The whole concept is making sure your child knows he is part of a whole family unit and not THE family unit. Also having boundaries set in place and doing what works for you. It is about connecting to your child and hearing them. I know I have hard days. We are hard wired to be self-centered. The biggest thing I am working on right now and Billy is too, is to be consistent in prayer, Bible reading, teaching him about sharing and loving. Not easy at 2 when their favorite word is mine. It is a tough job. Sometimes I think I have this being a mommy thing down and I could have 10 kids. (LOL Yea right) Other days I feel like I don't do anything right. I do wish my family lived closer. They live about 90 miles away. They all make an effort to encourage me. Like just now I am up early and got a phone call from my sister and just us talking sure lifts my spirits. I am so grateful when someone I love just calls to see how I am doing. I also work to get outside of me and help others. I am blessed to be able to do that today. God has a plan for us and my future. I know Satan is a liar and he wants us to live in a spirit of fear and I am laying that down at God's feet today. Thank you Lord for your friendship and letting me know I am your perfect creation. I love being able to blog and I will treasure these posts through the years.
I hear ya! It's SO hard to live far from family. I miss mine every day and wish we could do weekly dinners and coffee dates. Motherhood is hard! You are doing a great job with Tanner. I'm really glad we're at the same table this year in MOPS. =)
ReplyDeleteThank you Linnea! There is those times when your emotional but it is so worth it!! I admire you and all you do for your family!! You are awesome. Can not wait to meet the new little bundle of JOY!! :)
ReplyDeleteOkay, Mendy-you posted at 4:18 AM?? You just blew past me in Mommy points...geesh!
ReplyDeleteAlthough the tasks of parenting change as the kids age, and some might get a bit mundane the 8th time around, I have to say every age is my favorite. You're moving Tanner in the right direction (toward God) and what else is there as a mom?
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ReplyDeleteDorothy I did not post this at 4 a.m. It was closer to 7 a.m. For whatever reson the times are wrong. I am so grateful to all you mentors and Yes I am loving every stage too. I just received the coolest e mail from my Aunt Leah and her girls are 20 and 16. I feel so blessed to have such awesome people in my life. I really am enjoying this time in my life. Tanner have picnic lunches, play outside, read, and currently I am trying to teach him colors and counting up to five or ten. He is SO sweet with it. I love being a mommy but I know it is the hardest thing I will ever do. Thanks for all the love!
DeletePLease ignore grammar and spelling errors as I am multi tasking and not proof reading most of the time.
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