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Country Girl married to an awesome Country Boy!
We are raising our 4 children to love and serve our Lord Jesus!
I am striving every day to live a simple life, a life of joy!
I am now the owner of my own website business. My passion is to bring families together at the supper table! www.simplefamilysupper.com
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Gut wrenching question...
Do I love my kids? Yes! Do I love MOTHERHOOD??? Well..... that one can make a person think!!!!
I read an thought provoking, spiritually convicting article from fellow blogger, Patti. I haven't been able to get this question completely off my mind and her article started it all!!!! Please, all fellow mothers, be brave enough to face this question with me! Read her article at: http://rubies.articledirectoree.com/articles/motherhood/you-are-a-life-giver-69.html
(again, I apologize that the system won't allow me to make a direct link)
Please feel free to comment about this question.... it is VERY heavy on my heart!!!
Heather |
Posted: 10:30, Thursday, July 5, 2007 |
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I read Patti's blog about motherhood and it's a question most of us don't want to face. I admit that growing up I didn't even want children. I didn't want to be a stay at home Mom and I surely didn't want to homeschool. So just as little as 15 years ago I would have said "Motherhood? Nope not for me. But when God has other plans what can you do lol? I've been married for almost 12 years and have 3 beautiful children. I still struggle with "motherhood" daily. I just was never one of those women who longed for this so it's been hard for me to embrace it. But if you ask anyone that's known me for awhile they will tell you that I've come a long way and I give all the glory to God. Unfortunately i have a long way to go lol. But it's a journey worth taking. I love staying home with my kids, I can't say that I 100% enjoy homeschooling all the time but I wouldn't have it any other way.There is a joke in the homeschooling community that it's the only place that you apologize for only having 3 kids lol. Well there is some of my heart on the subject. I could probably write a book but I'll stop there. Blessings on you and your family as you take this journey called "Motherhood"
Kim |
Posted by GoofyMamma at 06:10, Friday, July 6, 2007 |
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motherhood
When I compare motherhood to any other type of "career" or "lifepath" I could have chosen, I see that it isn't capable of making me 100% happy. I don't always love it. I didn't always love parts of my nursing career either... I don't always love marriage or friendships.On the other hand, I love my children, my husband, and my friends very much. This is often where I get "tripped up". I want so desperately to feel fulfilled, appreciated, and important that I treat the objects of my affection as if they are somehow in my way. I guess its when I let go of the need to be noticed that I find truly like my current role as mother and wife and I don't need to seek anything else.
At the same time... this is such an important question. Mothers should not feel ashamed for not liking motherhood...but I think they can be supported and helped to appreciate it more.This is such a great topic, I might comment further on my blog. Thanks for bringing it up. |
Posted by Leanne at 07:49, Friday, July 6, 2007 |
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*Life to the World*
When we chose motherhood, serious Biblical motherhood, we should wear that title like a crown, like a badge of honor, because it is the HIGHEST calling God can give a woman.
When we allow the Lord to give us babies, we are being *entrusted* by God. What a huge, huge responsibility. Mind numbing.
*Life Giving Words*
"I love you" "God has a plan for you" "I am praying for you" and so on. Life giving words. Not empty praise for silly stuff. On the 48th coloring page, coloring inside the lines doesn't warrant a full scale celebration. Too much "empty" praise is given and we turn our kids into "praise addicts". Words can breathe life into a child, or crush his soul..........and he will carry what you have said with him all his life. ALL his life. Choose your words carefully and wisely.
*Life Giving Looks*
Your face speaks your heart.
Your eyes, are the window to your soul. Does fire shoot out of them? Or does compassion?
You brow says so much. Don't wad your face up. Don't allow your kids to wad their faces at you or their siblings. Body language speaks what the heart cannot say.
*Life Giving Health*
Don't let food become an Idol.
Don't let convenience become your god.
Don't let sickness and fear dictate what you do and do not eat.
You don't need 400 acres off grid, your own animals and a 100 acre garden to be "eating right". If you are literate, prayerful, and choosy, you will make good decisions for your family. See Proverbs 31!
*The Greatest Life Principle*
Amen Amen Amen. Dying to self. So easy! HA HA
I love "Above Rubies" 90% of what they write is most excellent.
My oldest just turned 17. I have been breathless for days. She is closer to being married, than she is to diapers. That takes my breath away. I don't want them to move away. What will I do? Motherhood is everything to me.......it is what gets me out of bed......what puts breath in my lungs. It is what God designed me to be........I love it. I really cannot put into words how much I love, embrace and adore being a mommy.......
I regret I didn't do it more. I regret *choosing* the size of my family......I wish I would have let the Lord decide.
Laura
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Posted by gokings13 at 08:15, Friday, July 6, 2007 |
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I've read the article but still am not sure what this question is. How ever, I can say I love being a mother. I love being a stay at home mom. I love being a wife. Do I love these things all the time, well, no. There are times, mostly when I'm frustrated and feel alone, that I wonder what if? What if I had finished school & gotten my degree, what if I still worked, etc. I think as mothers we will always fight these feelings. I do think not every women is cut out for motherhood, nor is every man cut out for fatherhood. Some are better off not having kids. I belive God has a plan for them too. As for those of us who "choose" our family size, I say that's ok too. What many don't realize is that we "choose" our family size for many reasons. Mine, inparticular, with much prayer. I'm not saying no to anymore kids, just to more pregnancies. Should God present an opportunity to foster &/ or adopt I will not pass it by. How ever, if He doesn't then I'm blessed to have had the two I received from God. I can say I'm proud of my "typical" American family of four. For right now in my life I feel it's were I'm supposed to be. The only time I could see a women regretting in "choosing" the size of her family is if she "chose" for the wrong reasons. Only she would know the answer to that question. At a later date I just might comment more on my blog on this topic, for now I wish you all blessings!
Blessings,
Jessica |
Posted by CedarCityMom at 03:03, Friday, July 6, 2007 |
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You opened the box!
Wow... Heather...
this is great discussion!
Read what my friend, Malinda, wrote at:
http://bakeradventures.blogspot.com/
This has been enlightening and inspiring! |
Posted by Leanne at 03:14, Friday, July 6, 2007 |
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Hmmm .....
I addressed this question on my blog ..... and I thought I commented earlier but I actually never posted the comment!
Thanks for the article. I am greatly blessed by AboveRubies!
Ashley |
Posted by Jonash2004 at 06:44, Friday, July 6, 2007 |
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