As promised, here is another letter from a wise woman who understands all of your struggles.

God bless you and keep you, mother, as you do all for the glory of Him!

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"Children are a blessing from the Lord. Consider it a privilege to be given this responsibility. Each daily service you do for your family is a service to God if you dedicate it to Him. Remember, you are His servant. He has employed you in raising souls for His kingdom. No task on earth is more worthy. If you can do it gladly, cheerfully, you are doing a Divine service, even if it is merely changing a diaper.

     Let us be careful that we do not rebel and chafe under the bonds of our calling. Read 1 Samuel 15:22, 23 where it says that rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft and stubbornness as idol worship.

     When deciding daily what is most important to do, it may be helpful to ask yourself which you will wish in ten years from now that you had done. If you have a loving husband, he will understand if he gets some poorly-served meals, especially if there is a new baby in the home. Yet there is a danger of becoming so wrapped up and concerned with your little ones that you neglect your husband. He came first, and first he should remain. It will pay you many times over to be considerate of his needs, especially when he comes in from work. Do your best to greet him cheerfully, and with a decent meal, house and family. Again, other things may get in the way and he can understand that. Just try not to always have things below par. The more love and consideration you feel in need of, the more you should shower upon your husband. 

     A constantly crying toddler surely needs something he's not getting. It could be many things, but he should not just be "coped with". Consider taking ten to fifteen minutes several times a day on a schedule only for him. Maybe he feels the pressure of Baby vying for Mom's lap.

     It may help you to remember this saying: 'No one ever acquired the virtue of patience in situations where none was needed.' If you think your load is heavy at times, pray for those who have heavier loads. Soon you will be feeling thankful. Have some helpful books close by to read while nursing the baby. You also need good food for thought.

                          -- Sincerely Longing To Help

(Letter copied in its entirety from Family Life, July 1998)

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