These past TWO months have been a whirlwind. I do feel like we have been getting into the routine of things as a family in this new school year. Yet, It has been a major adjustment with all three children active in an educational program. Although there are days when I am home alone for a few hours, things still need to be completed. The list never ends mamas. I truly believe if you are a mother, you will honestly understand this. There are important things that need to be done so the home functions in order.
Since having Cakepop enrolled the last few weeks, I have found myself traveling to many doctor’s appointments I have stalled on as a “new” mother of 3. I am all about “self-care”. I cannot harp on it enough that we need to take care of ourselves so we are healthy and strong to be the wife and mother our family needs. One appointment after another AND driving around the entire county AND the next county north, the clock keeps moving. The time flies literally in a day. We hear it so often and may say it ourselves, “Where did the time go”. Within a couple of weeks, I have been “burnt out”, physically tired, and drained from the to-dos and mandatory care for my family. Do you feel that way? I noticed quickly that the way we planned for this would not work. I was driving north and looked at the clock and knew if I did not make it to my destination in time, I would be cutting it short or rather late. That destination was Cakepop’s school. This was one day and then it happened again the following week. The added stress when it did not need to be added. Are you following? Some things we do not need to let in our lives. The added and unnecessary stressors that we can actually turn around and fix IF WE MAKE THE CHOICE TO. It is NOT always easy though. This is a small example. You may be thinking, driving? really is that your stress Tore? You may be thinking of errands. driving kids around? Isn’t that what a stay-at-home mother does( SAHM)? Yeah! It is a part of our responsibilities. However, when something becomes a stressor and causes dysfunction havoc, anxiety, and frustration: it is not God’s will. I strongly believe something as small as driving around all day, running to one commitment to another, sports games, work addiction, and relationships can come with ALL that I listed(stress, frustration, anxiety, tiredness). We are responsible for our choices and what we commit to.
Prayer is a huge part of my relationship with Jesus. Prayer cannot be neglected. I cannot see myself neglecting it. So my point, I am in constant prayer. As the days went by, I remember asking the Lord to show me, to show us( hubby and I) if there is anything that needs to CHANGE. We thought we were doing the “right” thing at the moment. But maybe we didn’t?
God, am I missing something here? Do I need to slow down in certain areas of my life to actually see what YOU want me to SEE? What needs to GO? What do I need more of in my relationship with YOU? These are questions I ask him. I wait to hear and keep my eyes open, my ears, my heart. Expecting to hear from my Father, because he never ceases to amaze me.
My weeks continue on as I am driving Cakepop to his preschool part-time. I pick up Cupcake and Cake as well daily. Do not forget swim lessons and homework. Yes, the homework! We cannot forget this because honestly, I look forward to the homework. To sit with Cupcake for a designated time enjoying his presence, God-given intelligence, and to hear his excitement of learning is precious and warming. It is something to be done every evening. For us before dinner. Can anyone relate???
One thing after another. My praying and reading do not stop. I cannot let it go. God is the only one who sustains me. When I receive bad news during the week, or maybe a stressful afternoon with the kiddos, or not feeling well because of sniffles, I have to remember WHO sustains me.
My jaw dropped because I was amazed He did it AGAIN….
It was on a Friday. We were at a doctor’s appointment with Cake, waiting for the Physician to enter the room. My husband missed a phone call and checked his voicemail which I overheard. The voicemail was an answer to my prayers. The missed call was related to what I had been praying about for a few months.
Cakepop was enrolled in a program that was some distance away. Months ahead I was hoping to get him closer so the driving was minimal and shed some time off with the commuting, errands, and retrieving all three children. That voicemail was the school administrator advising that they had a spot available for Cakepop on the EXACT DAYS we needed him to be in preschool.
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God sees, hears, and knows what is BEST. He is faithful. His timing is always perfect. He sustained me when it was hard and exhausting. He can and will do the same for you too. He gets the glory. He works things out. Let’s just say, we are looking forward to the transition. We are stoked. It will cut approximately TWO hours of commuting for us. God is perfect. I cannot say it enough! Praise the Lord!!!!!
Let this be a testimony that the Lord will see you through whatever you are facing. That thing you are facing may be as “small” as what I described or bigger. Sometimes we have to wait. Sometimes it is NO. Whatever it is, trust the Lord in all things. This post can help build your faith just a little more in the Lord. At least that is my prayer.
Bible Please:
Psalm 34:17, NKJV, “The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears, And delivers them out of all their troubles”.
Isaiah 41:10, NKJV, “Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.”
Thank you for being here. In Jesus’ Name.
