• Jul. 9, 2008
Suzy Homemaker
I have really been working on evaluating what I do in light of eternal value. It really has been helping my attitude. I'm not just washing dishes, I am serving my family. I am not just bringing the kids to swimming lessons, I am serving them. I am not just washing ANOTHER load of clothes, I am serving. It's not drudgery! I remember in high school, there was a woman who lived across the street from a guy I knew and he and his friends would make fun of her and call her "Suzy Homemaker" b/c she was always sweeping her walk. They thought it silly that she should care to do that and they obviously didn't think "Homemaker" was a worthy title. I beg to differ! If I am doing this with an eternal mindset, then this is a huge, important job! I had a dream last night and really, I don't usually put much thought into my dreams. I have some very goofy ones! Well, I dreamed someone wanted me to give parenting advice. My advice was to read a book!! (Very original, huh?) The person asked me, "Will the book make me feel bad; like I have not parented right?" I said, "Yes, it probably will. We can always do better. Don't you see? The job of raising our children has an eternal value!!!" I teared up as I told her and when I woke up and thought about it, I was almost in tears!! Make every moment count!
Comments
• Jul. 20, 2008
I try!
Posted by Mommyto3inAZ
Wow...I came upon your blog randomly and this post really hit home! Thank you, lol. I have been striving to have that kind of attitude but the human side of me gets bored sometimes. How do you maintain such a great attitude??
Blessings,
Tina
• Jul. 24, 2008
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Posted by bjams6
I wish I could say I do maintain that kind of attitude. No, I think I'd need it written on paper and have that paper in front of me 24/7 and then I'm sure I'd still fail. But it is my goal to have that attitude.