Dec. 2, 2006
Caught up in my "every day"
Yes, I have spent so much time lately caught up in my "every day". After reading Amy's latest post and also the link to Lorrie's blog, I'm saddened and humbled, yet encouraged and inspired. What a mix of emotions!
I've been tired, not as tired as I was initially, but still tired enough. It has been hard to keep up with everything ... myself, my hubby, my kids, homeschooling, character development, laundry, dishes, cleaning, cooking, etc, etc, etc. I have been overwhelmed! Priorities shifted from what has always been most important - my relationships with the Lord, my husband and my children - to just "getting by". It's been hard and I have been wondering a lot lately ... how am I going to keep up with all of this? Next year, we add a new baby to the mix. What will happen then? I've been caught up in concern and worry for all of this, instead of moving forward in prayer and faith. That's been the story about everything lately ... not giving enough to the Lord and trying to figure it all out myself.
Well, I hope that's about to change. It feels SOOOO hard when I'm SOOOO tired ... but I cannot do this myself. I'm trying to reach out to the only One who can pull me through, but I am not trying hard enough or maybe it is that I am not surrendering enough.
That said, my life is about the bare minimum lately and I haven't had energy for anything extra. It's always a joy to come here to blogland and visit with everyone ... but it honestly doesn't happen much anymore. Love and blessings to you all ... and hoping to stop by to see many of you very soon.
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Dec. 2, 2006 - I hear you!
Posted by OurLittleSchoolRoom
Sounds like your ordeal right now is much like mine this year, except that I am not adding another baby to the mix. I don't know why I've been more overwhelmed than usual--especially since school is actually going much more smoothly this year than it has in the past.
But enough about me. I will pray for you that you will be able to trust in God's goodness and provision for you even when things seem difficult. Take one thing at a time.
It is good to hear from you.
Blessings,
Karen
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Dec. 5, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by JessieBeachBum
I understand how overwhelming it can all be, even though I have half as many children. LOL But you know, just as well as I do, that the Lord doesn't give you are more than you can handle. It is a great honor that He has blessed you with those children and the task of raising them.... He obviously knows what a woman of character you are!
I'll be praying for you! :)
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Dec. 9, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by pinkginghamom
I'm totally part of the tired and overwhelmed club! Its always worse when pregnant, though! We moms require so much of ourselves and many times feel inadequate. I'm sure you will do great! To be honest, my hardest was still adding the second one. After that I got used to doing extra, making extra, cleaning extra and now counting heads! ;) I'm due with mine in January, but should have her by the end of the year! I do understand what you are going through!
Shiloah B.- mom of six, pregnant with #7
http://www.homemakingcottage.com
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Jan. 7, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by drewsfamilytx
Hi Brooke!
I hope you're doing well and that you and your family had a very blessed CHRISTmas together. :-)
It is hard when you realize that all you're doing is just "getting by"....I too want to move beyond survival mode! It is hard. But I know that when you truly desire to be closer to Him and seek the truth, then God ALWAYS provides a way! Especially when there is a new baby involved! ;-)
Just wanted to let you know that I've been thinking about you, my friend.
Love,
Marsha
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