Sep. 3, 2007 - Whine ahead!
I am so thankful for things in my life so I probably shouldn't even whine about my issues but here goes. Maybe if I get it off my chest I will move on!
~ my son has just recently started getting out of bed and climbing into mine at 5:30-6am. Bless his heart, he just goes right back to sleep but then since I am awake, I want to get up! I can't move as he has crashed on my arm. So I usually drift back to sleep but my desire is to wake up around 6am to do my quiet time and excessing.
~ work. I dunno where to start with that one. I am thankful that I can stay at home with my kids. I pray that I can minister to the children who come through the doors but I am more and more convinced that it is a difficult place for a family to live. The desires of the Children's Home for me and my family are clashing with my goals as a mom. It is hard to raise your children up with such a lack of structure! I am praying for my DH to get a more stable job in the company so we can stay here just get me out of the cottage.
~ The boys attitudes. Sure, we all have our days but this is getting constant. We have a new boy here who is wonderful but he is an ex gang member. I mean, a real gang member - not one who just thinks he is in a gang, he was really shot at, shot at others etc. His gang culture is starting to seep into our cottage like colors and gang signs. I pray that we can show him the love of Christ and that he does have an identity outside of the gangs he is so close with.
~ I am just tired. I never feel fully rested even after 8 hours sleep.
~ Last but not least... Home school! How fun this has been. Pray that I stay on task and don't loose momentum as I am gone for 2 weeks. I am going to a dear friend's wedding and then my SIL's wedding back to back but I am so excited for both of them as they start off on their journey's.
And if you have read this far, bless you! Now go hug your kids and tell them how much you love them. Turn up the music and dance around the living room - act crazy and maybe we will all feel better!
Comments
Sep. 3, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Denise Langenderfer
Kris: I periodically read your blog just to keep up on all you guys are doing. You are such a great mom, I really admire you! I get tired just reading about all you are doing with your kids! I'm sure that God has everything under control, but still, you are allowed to whine sometimes! You wouldn't be human if you didn't. I'll pray for you all. We miss seeing you. Lots has been happening here lately, some not good, like Elijah being injured at school, but we are hanging in. Jay is also transitioning to his grandmother so that is hard too. But, like I like to say, THIS TOO SHALL PASS. Let us know when you guys can hang out.
Sep. 27, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by babean
((hugs)) Hope you are feeling a little more rested today. I pray that you can find a resolution that allows you to balance it all and not feel torn...and that 8 hours of sleep allows you to feel rested. =0) Have a good week!
