I'm feeling better.

I realize that I have so far to go as a parent and yet I also know that His grace is so sufficient.  I was thinking about the comment that writmm wrote concerning how we so often ignore God's commands to us.  I have thought many times that probably only due to God's perfect nature does he refrain from anger at our continual sinning and unresponsiveness to his word.  I know that through this journey of motherhood I have learned much more about the relationship between God and His children.  It's not easy being a parent. 

I do realize that God paired me up with the perfect child for me- it's amazing how that seems to work!  Bug needs so much stimulation and creativity and attention- he isn't content to lay in front of the TV or play quietly for long stretches of time- I know that with my personality, if I had a super compliant child, I would be as lazy as he let me be.  Because Bug requires more, I have had to grow out of my selfishness and laziness much more quickly. It has made me a better mother- one who seeks to find things to do with him, to teach him, to experience with him.  God knew that I needed that constant pressure of his hyperactivity to keep me out of selfish inactivity. What a wonderful God we serve. 

praise God that He who began a good work in me will be faithful to complete it!

Posted by Emily23

I can so realate, my son is hyper as well. I've come a long way in the 8 yrs of having him in my life. I'm thankful to the Lord for giving me my son. I often wondered why, but the reality is, there's a reason for everything and my son was given to me to do the same as yours. Just like he's prodded at me to homeschool my child, its always in the back of my mind and I'm finally going to take that step this fall. Its something that must be needed. I'm assuming to bring my son and I much closer then we already are. To have me spend quality time with him like he needs and so forth. Sorry for rambling. Your post was an eye opener for me, thank you for that.

Posted by writmm

I am glad you are feeling better today and what a positive view you have of your son's good influence on your life. It is great that you can get a feel for God's will for you. So often it takes forever and then we still miss it! God bless you and that precious son!