There was a time when my challenges and sense of accomplishments were very high. For example, finishing school without failing any grades, completing university, getting an interesting job, finding the perfect outfit for Saturday night, and getting up in the morning to make it to church on time ! oh the good old days ! oh how my challenges and achievements have changed ! Today,as I write to you, I sit here with a very high sense of accomplishment, as i successfully overcame my weekly challenge - i.e. Getting my son up in the morning and to school on time ! you are welcome to laugh with me, but i know all you fellow mum's out there know exactly what i am talking about. I don't think it gets easier with age, do you ? i remember my mum waking me when i was 17/18 years old to go to school, and it always took her at least a few good turns of coaxing before i was out of bed.
From getting my son to school on time to getting the meals ready before i have to pick him up,to getting the house in order and doing everything else that is required in-between, it really is enough to drive any woman mad. And I'm sure just like me, you must have wondered countless times, how on earth anybody can get through the day with all their chores completed, and have enough energy left in them to be kind, patient and even jovial by 8 pm ! But don't we manage even that ? yes, at the end of the day, before we fall in to bed at night, emphasis on fall, a thankful prayer is sent up to God that with His grace, we managed to get through the day chores all done, mind still in tact, house not burnt down, and family still alive.
(pause - chocolate brake for energy purposes- and back! )something that gets me through my day is knowing that i am not alone in my daily challenges. Knowing my struggles are not unique to me, but something that every woman faces everyday, helps me from slipping into unproductive self-pity. It also comforts and encourages me to know that I can indeed do all things through Jesus , who gives me strength. The kind that actually takes me beyond my limited human capacity, to be able to achieve more in my day than i though possible.It encourages me to know that I am indeed capable of more than i can imagine my self to be. And if this is a reality for me, dear girlfriend, it is indeed a very possible reality for you too. so if you're Mondays are half as mad as mine or even more so, be encouraged in knowing that firstly you are not alone in your struggles. There are countless fellow women out there right now facing the same challenges you and i face; secondly , you have all the strength and help you need, right there with you.So may you be encouraged and may your Mondays, no matter how mad they may be, never leave you discouraged or despondent! see you soon ! :)
From getting my son to school on time to getting the meals ready before i have to pick him up,to getting the house in order and doing everything else that is required in-between, it really is enough to drive any woman mad. And I'm sure just like me, you must have wondered countless times, how on earth anybody can get through the day with all their chores completed, and have enough energy left in them to be kind, patient and even jovial by 8 pm ! But don't we manage even that ? yes, at the end of the day, before we fall in to bed at night, emphasis on fall, a thankful prayer is sent up to God that with His grace, we managed to get through the day chores all done, mind still in tact, house not burnt down, and family still alive.
(pause - chocolate brake for energy purposes- and back! )something that gets me through my day is knowing that i am not alone in my daily challenges. Knowing my struggles are not unique to me, but something that every woman faces everyday, helps me from slipping into unproductive self-pity. It also comforts and encourages me to know that I can indeed do all things through Jesus , who gives me strength. The kind that actually takes me beyond my limited human capacity, to be able to achieve more in my day than i though possible.It encourages me to know that I am indeed capable of more than i can imagine my self to be. And if this is a reality for me, dear girlfriend, it is indeed a very possible reality for you too. so if you're Mondays are half as mad as mine or even more so, be encouraged in knowing that firstly you are not alone in your struggles. There are countless fellow women out there right now facing the same challenges you and i face; secondly , you have all the strength and help you need, right there with you.So may you be encouraged and may your Mondays, no matter how mad they may be, never leave you discouraged or despondent! see you soon ! :)
I really enjoyed reading this Marisa! thank you. I feel the same way. My greatest challenge is keeping a happy face after 5 pm , when my husband comes over and I need to be all there for him too. *sigh A prayer and a sugar loaded tea helps.
ReplyDeleteLOL, yes :) x o
ReplyDeletemaybe this is why no matter how hot is it in the afternoon, we crave that cup of hot tea !
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