Doing a little blog hopping this evening and trying to catch up on some favorites, I came across this gem of a quote from Amy and her Humble Musings. A reader had asked how she does it with so many little ones all wanting something from her at the same time.
"I give as much as I can and then trust God for the rest."
Profound in it's simplicity isn't it? That's all any of us can do and yet for some reason I still tend to let myself feel overwhelmed. We've all been there. "Mommy. Mommy. Mommy! MOMMY! M-O-M-M-Y!!!!!!" There are times when I feel like yelling back, "Mommy has left the building!" OK, so maybe I have said that...but only once or twice.
Next time I feel I'm being pecked too death by my little brood, I'll try and remember Amy's wisdom and trust God for the rest. I'm pretty sure He can handle it.
Forgive me if I have already 'said Hi" but I just can't remember If I have or not, so I thought I would risk it. I have really enjoyed your blog and wanted to let you know.
"Mommy has left the building." Hmmm, I like that one.
My line usually is something like, "I really need to change my name!" But the kids don't seem to be getting the memo, cuz they keep hollering "MOM!!!"
As to your comment about "Amazing Grace for Amazing Moms," I'm not sure about another book, but I think I could turn that into a talk. Thanks for the inspiration! :)
My children's teacher said something profound. When I thanked her for being so patient with me, she said, "I have had to learn to be patient with myself and so that just flows over to others (referring to her difficulties with living from a wheel chair)". I still think on that quote quite often.
I have been thinking about you. Meant to call before he was born but got lost in the world of too tired from lack of sleep. I don't think I would have made much sense anyway. We all need to remember that God will take care of the rest. I am hoping to try and get back to somewhat of a normal schedule tomorrow. If you have any time this week give me a call. Love Randi
The daily, sometimes hourly, musings of a homeschooling mom of four surviving on prayer, friendship and lots of Starbucks. Some days my cup runs over and some days it all spills out the cracks...and I wouldn't have it any other way.
