Feeling better.
Perspective is back.
Giving myself a much needed pat on the back.
Counting my blessings.
Laid on the grass with my family last night.
Listened to advice from hubby.
Remembering and having faith that putting first things first makes plenty of room for all else.
Reading this:
I said my prayers this morning and decided to open up my new book and continue reading where I left off. The section I was in- Look for Light in the Trenches. The chapters I read-Moments--------The Balancing Act----------Enough is Enough-----Prayer Works-----------
Everything I needed to remember (I don't think it was coincidence)
In the chapter- Prayer Works. Tears came easily and I recognized one of my biggest problems when I read this:
"Suppose the Savior comes to visit you. You've rushed around and vacuumed the guest room, put the best sheets on the bed, even got some tulips in a vase on the dresser. Jesus looks around the room, then says, "Oh, thank you for inviting me into your home. Please tell me about your life. "You say, 'I will in just a minute, but something's boiling over on the stove, and I need to let the cat out.'
"Jesus say, 'I know a lot about cats and stoves. I'll come with you.'
"Oh, no,' you say." 'I couldn't let you do that.' And you rush out, carefully closing the door behind you.
"And while you're turning down the stove, the phone rings, and then Jason comes in with a scrape on his elbow, and the visiting teacher supervisor calls for your report, and then its suppertime, and someone forgot to turn on the dishwasher so that you're eating off paper plates, and then you have to drive Lynne to her basketball game. So by the time you get back to the room where Jesus is still patiently waiting for you, you're so tired that you can barely keep your eyes open- let alone sit worshipfully at Jesus' feet to wait for those words of profound wisdom and spiritual power to wash over, to make you different, to make everything else different- and you fall asleep whispering, 'I'm sorry. I'll try to do better. I'm so sorry''' (Chieko N Okazaki Lighten Up)
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I'm in the middle of that book! It is great...just gotta find time to finish it :)
ReplyDeleteYou picked a darn good book! The Eyre's are awesome.
ReplyDeleteOne of my "bibles" when I was a young mother was one of the Eyre's earlier books called "A Joyful Mother of Children". If you can ever get your hands on a copy, it is REALLY GOOD!!
Glad life is better - Smile!!
BTW - Great picture above - SO sweet!! Those are the moments :D
ReplyDeleteHi Cherie.
ReplyDeleteI've actually read "A Joyful Mother of Children" twice.
I also love their book on Teaching Kids about Sex.
They ARE awesome.
Thanks.
The Eyres are amazing parents and wonderful teachers!
ReplyDeleteOn Mother's Day, our bishop gave a special lesson for all of the sisters in the ward. He entitled it, "Choosing the Good Part" He spoke of Mary and Martha, and asked us to consider which one we thought resembled us the most. I have to say, I'm more of a Martha, and at first I thought that was a bad thing. But then he reminded us that we need to be both. We need to keep our homes clean and orderly and be working (like Martha) so that when the Spirit can fill our homes, and we will have the opportunity to be more like Mary (sit and listen, ponder and contemplate)
It was a great reminder that we all need balance. And it's a never ending struggle. And it should be. You are a wonderful mother BECAUSE you are constantly evaluating yourself and trying to do better, be better. You are a great example to me.
I too love this picture of your sweet kiddos.
Thanks Tiff!!
ReplyDeleteGreat picture of your kids. I think everyone has their good spurts and their bad spurts. We are too hard on ourselves. From what I know of you, you are a great mom & wife and you try so hard to do what is right. Try to let things fall into place as you do what you can. I love the story from Chieko Okazaki - very inspiring!!
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I loved this book! I bought it for myself on Mothers Day. I have implemented several of her parenting ideas in our home. Love Love Loved it!
ReplyDeleteI loved this book! I bought it for myself on Mothers Day. I have implemented several of her parenting ideas in our home. Love Love Loved it!
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