Well, I think we all know the answer to that question.....NEVER! We will be tried and have to work through our trials all our lives. I was blog hopping and came across a post where this woman posted this link to this cute story....http://www.mayimhayim.org/Poetry/Thorns%20Bouquet.htm Sure makes you think. This week and all the way through the weekend I have had a bad time; when it rains it pours!!!!! So I found strength in this story. Recently too many things have hit me that I just had to have it all come out either poor Will was gonna get yelled at or I was going to go hide and cry. I was in the shower; Saturday afternoon and it happened; the tears came trickling down. Yes folks I am embarrassed to say I was crying in the shower, but I try to never cry in front of my kids ever; only if I am crying about feeling the spirit other than that nope I don't, so the shower was the quiet private place to cry. Between the phone calls from the school about missed assignments, or the teacher making some serious allegations or the child that completely lies to us or the mounting bills that are getting paid but we have no "expendable" cash or the house that never stays clean or the constant classwork I have to get done or the pile of laundry that I swear is multiplying or the child that looks at you and says "mom you don't know what responsibility is; a teenager has the most responsibility' or the child that won't quit beating his siblings or the little boy who won't stay dressed or the fact that you realize that "hey I am turning thirty; wow I have to act like an adult now" or realizing that you feel off track with the important stuff or feel guilty that you forgot to pray yesterday or the lesson in Primary that you poorly prepared or the child that hits the last nerve and gets snapped at or the principal and teacher that you chew out because they call you after it became a problem and not when it started MONTHS ago or the constant worry about young women's goals and scout achievements that kids need to be working on or the I am so behind in my scrap booking, "this kids book has so much more than this one" or the family history names and spirits you know are bugging you "hey come on get back to doing it" or the much needed alone time you need with your spouse or or or or.... Well that's just the things that have hit me this morning! So tomorrow is another day and Monday's are just a bad day....
"Remember, a gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a person perfected without trials."
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My sweet cousin! All the Moms out here in the world can totally relate to you! Although I don't have teens yet (thank goodness), We all do have our share of things that we have to overcome. I think we are a lot alike, because we keep going 100 miles an hour until we hit a brick wall. But I'm sure you will pick back up where you left off as soon as you can. You always do. You are a strong woman. You can conquer this. You just have to stand up, get your gloves up and say to yourself "I'm gonna fight one more round!"
Write a list of everything that is stressing you out, then think about each one and find a solution. It won't be long before everything on that list will either be solved, or it will seem much smaller than it feels right now. Get some sleep. Don't sweat the small stuff. YOU WILL TRIUMPH! Luvs and hugs now.
What is up with nobody commenting on your blog? That SUCKS! Well, as I said before., I'm still here! LOL Everyone is probably too busy to write a comment. YOU SHOULD ALL BE ASHAMED OF YOURSELVES! Melis needs all our support! LOL Keep plowin through! Luvs (again)...byeee
Hey now honey a little cry cleans your soul. You have all of us former Fullers to help bear your burdens so they can be lighter.
I have to teach a parenting class for enrichment next Thursday but I am no expert. I just have the best material to work with in this awesome book called "The Power of Positive Parenting" by Dr. Glen Latham. He was LDS and a professor at Utah State Univ. The difference between this and other approaches is that Dr. Latham uses scientifically based principles of human behavior. You'll see what I mean. There is an online course using these materials and I know you could benefit from it as I have. Go here -
http://ocw.usu.edu/Family__Consumer____Human_Development/oer-power-of-positive-parenting/power-of-positive-parenting/Course_Material.html
I know that modern life requires us parents to have parenting skills. Sometimes just a little change can bring about big results, especially if it is coupled with fervent prayer. Let me know what you think. I do know it's hard to make time for one more thing. You are in my prayers. Love and hugs.
Well Sas just know that you handle it all better than anyone I know...and don't feel bad about crying in the shower...you see me break down balling at least once a week..tonight being one of them and I have everyday this week. You are so strong! You amaze me everyday and I really do mean that. I wish I was half as strong as you are! I love you!!!! Sorry I cant be there for you because you are the one picking me up off the floor all the time. I love you and appreciate it all! HUGS
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