• May. 23, 2007
Mothering Madness
Mothering is the one thing in life that I have always felt so under-prepared for. To be brutally honest, I have often (and I mean often) asked God why he chose me to be a mother. I feel that inadequate about it. I tend to beat myself up as a mother, always comparing myself to some perfect pie-in-the-sky mother, always disappointed that I don't live up to the expectations I have for myself. I rehash my parenting mistakes over and over again in my mind until they are blown way out of proportion. I talk to myself negatively as a mother, often thinking my children need a better one.
Do you have something that you beat yourself up for? Something that you just peck yourself to death about? Well, go and read this wonderful post by Beth Moore over at the Living Proof Ministries blog. Hopefully it will transform your thinking about what you beat yourself up about as much it has mine. I'm determined not to condemn myself in this area anymore.
Anybody wanna join me?
Comments
• May. 23, 2007
Me too!
Posted by Anonymous
I can completly relate. I'm always beating myself up about mistakes I make with my kidddos. It seems like I never know the right thing to say or do until 5 minutes too late. Then I spend the next day confessing my mothering sins and feeling like my sweet babes are going to be scarred for life. The only thing that keeps me going is the hope that God will fill in where I miss. I know he loves my sweeties even more than I do...after all, they are really HIS.
By the way, I know for a FACT that you are a great mommy. I've learned so many great things about mothering from you. We can try to help each other along the way. Thanks for reminding me that I'm not alone in the journey. I miss you, friend.
Love,
B
PS--Yes, Melinda was ROBBED! Don't even get me started on that!
• May. 23, 2007
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Posted by 2peter318
I read that post. Very encouraging. Thank you very much for sharing it. :)
JoAnn
• May. 23, 2007
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Posted by Anonymous
Now, Joni, stop comparing yourself to me. Not everyone can be as perfect a mom as I am. Tee hee hee. I'm sure that right now Ms. Stompy upstairs would tell you how perfect her mom is. I loved Bethie's pecking post, too.
I'm sending some goodies for the kiddos with Jill and Brit. Wish I could tag along in their suitcases! Have a great time with them.
Love,
C
