After reading my post again I wanted to add that this is not the first time that I have been struck by the importance and significance of mothering. One thing that I have found with myself is that the learning never ends, even when I have already "learned" a certain thing. The learning is almost like an onion, where there is always yet another layer. And so yesterday's post is essentially a surrendering to what God is doing in my life in a deeper layer of the "mothering onion."
Also, mothering is not just hard work and fatigue. :-) It includes many precious, silly, happy, creative and treasure-for-always moments. For example, Will managed to sneak out the front door and into the rain and leaves falling from the sky this morning. I realized that he was outside right away, so I looked out the door and what I saw was a blur of curls zooming past the door over and over again, and a smile that communicated, "I just had to be outside right now, mom!" So I fully enjoyed watching Will enjoy and discover the magic of the Fall season.
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I must say, I find you to be the most encouraging woman I know. This daily struggle of being a mother, the tasks that don't end, and the "dreams" that are never explored. But you are right, to live is Christ, and to die is gain, how easy it is to loose sight of it. I will say a prayer for you, and I'd love for you to do the same for me!
Thank you so much for your honest, beautiful words!
Thanks Cassie! I have been praying for you and your little ones. Hope you are feeling well.
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