Some days it can be hard to see the miracles around us. I am sure there are big miracles that happen around me and I am just not noticing them as my mind is preoccupied with life... looking back on today the miracle that comes first to my mind is very simple and small. I played a game with my 8 year old daughter.
Yes, you read that right. My miracle today was that I did a simple thing of playing a game with my child. Why is that a miracle? To explain, I will need to give a little bit more background.
Since my son was born a little over 3 years ago, I have had major sleep deprivation. He had health issues that caused him to not be able to sleep very well. (I'll write more about that in another post at another time) Which meant that I didn't sleep very well. As the years have gone on, I still have various things that have been affecting my sleep so I never, ever feel rested. Add on top of that my health problems (which cause fatigue) and the stress of raising a teenager, an inbetweener, and 2 toddlers... and I am a a mess. My stress hormone is on full blast all the time. I am always worn out.
Each day I have a kind of ritual that I do to give myself time to de-stress for a little bit in order to make it the rest of the day. I put my son down for a nap, have the other kids go play outside or busy with something, and then I make myself lunch which I eat in my bed as I watch a tv show. I NEED that time. I have found that I am a better mom when I get to have that time to step away from the craziness of my life.
Today my 8 year old asked me to please play a wii game with her. I finished my lunch and wanted to finish watching my show to de-stress a little longer. I put her off for a few minutes and tried to justify not playing a game with her, but I realized how important it was to her. So I reluctantly went out to play a game with her.
I saw that she had picked Just Dance... Dancing around all goofy?? Really? But I did it. I made sure to get real into it and be silly. I ended up having a lot of fun and so did she. We spent quality, fun one on one time together. I am so glad I put aside my selfish need/want and put her needs first. I know the nudge came from above, because He knew her needs.
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Wednesday, September 14, 2011
My Sweet Daughter
Today I sat down with my 4 year old daughter, E, and played Candy Land. It was fun to spend that one on one time with her. After she won the first game, she felt really bad and wanted me to win the second game. The luck of the draw didn't let that happen, so she won again. She told me again that she wanted me to win too, so wanted me to keep drawing cards until I got to get to the end. I got to a couple squares away from the end 3 times, only to end up drawing a candy card that sent me almost all the way to the beginning each time. Finally, after going through the deck a couple times, I said I was giving up.
She said in her sweetest voice, "Mom, we can find a game that is easier for you." She was so genuine and sweet. The whole time she cared about me. She didn't gloat about winning or anything. It made me realize I must have done a pretty good job raising her to be compassionate and caring. Which makes me feel like less of a failure. I find that pretty miraculous :)
She said in her sweetest voice, "Mom, we can find a game that is easier for you." She was so genuine and sweet. The whole time she cared about me. She didn't gloat about winning or anything. It made me realize I must have done a pretty good job raising her to be compassionate and caring. Which makes me feel like less of a failure. I find that pretty miraculous :)
Friday, August 12, 2011
Like Finding A Needle In A Haystack
Today I spent the day with family where they were staying. I went into a couple stores, went into their hotel/suite, and walked through parking lots and a parking garage....then happened to look at my wedding ring and notice the gem was missing. I was upset, I love my ring! I knew I would never be able to find a tiny little gem so was thinking of places to go to get a new gem put in.
Then I had this thought come into my mind to look inside the diaper bag. That it probably fell out when I was getting a bottle or diaper. I picked up the diaper bag and looked inside, lifted up the formula can and lo and behold there the gem was...resting on the bottom of the bag.
What an amazing miracle! What are the chances of that happening!?!?
Then I had this thought come into my mind to look inside the diaper bag. That it probably fell out when I was getting a bottle or diaper. I picked up the diaper bag and looked inside, lifted up the formula can and lo and behold there the gem was...resting on the bottom of the bag.
What an amazing miracle! What are the chances of that happening!?!?
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Lead By The Spirit
Fifteen months ago we sold our first home and moved in with family. Thinking it would be a couple month situation, we went into it rather enthused. Then things didn't work out. We have been living with family ever since. Although I am so very grateful for my family and for them allowing us to stay with them for so long, we definitely have had a hard time getting used to not having our own stuff and our own space.
We have been trying so hard. My husband has been working so hard (working a job even with his back in so much pain), but we stayed stuck for a very long time. It honestly seemed like we would never get a place of our own. Until this past week when we decided to find a place to rent and pay a year on (which I blogged about in Answered Prayers )
We have been searching for a house in a very specific area of town and nothing was working out. Then last night I was looking at ads with my mom. I ended up clicking on one that was slightly more than the ones we had been looking at. It sounded amazing. I called to ask where it was and when she told me (and it wasn't in the area we wanted) I said, "thank you" and hung up. Something told me to call back and ask if she would allow pets and ask to see it. So I called right back. She normally wouldn't want pets indoors, but said if I can promise I would make sure they wouldn't tear up the house then she would allow it. Then she said if 9 pm wasn't too late that we could see it last night. Otherwise wait til morning. We opted to see it at 9 pm.
We weren't planning on taking the kids to see it, but we didn't get them to bed in time so ended up taking them with us. When we pulled into the driveway we felt so good about it. Then as soon as we walked into the house we fell in love. It was exactly what we have been looking for. The kids were running around all excited. They went upstairs and chose their rooms (surprisingly no fight, they each wanted a different room!). As we walked around from room to room, it felt like home. We began planning where things would go.
It was 9:20 pm...we decided we wanted it. I called the landlord (she had the neighbor show us the house because she lives far away) and talked to her about it. I was expecting her to say she would get the application for us to fill out for the background check and credit report (which is what all the other places asked for), but instead she asked, "How soon would you like to move in?" I told her as soon as able. She said, "I will drive up tomorrow and you can sign the paperwork and I will give you the keys."
I was in total shock! I whispered to my husband and Mom, "We move in tomorrow!" They got so excited. When I got off the phone, I told the kids. They were screeching and jumping up and down. My 10 year old, J, started crying. Worried she was crying because it meant switching schools and church building, I asked if she was ok with it. She nodded and said how happy she was.
What an incredible miracle and blessing. God has truly provided for us. He has blessed us to greatly.
We have been trying so hard. My husband has been working so hard (working a job even with his back in so much pain), but we stayed stuck for a very long time. It honestly seemed like we would never get a place of our own. Until this past week when we decided to find a place to rent and pay a year on (which I blogged about in Answered Prayers )
We have been searching for a house in a very specific area of town and nothing was working out. Then last night I was looking at ads with my mom. I ended up clicking on one that was slightly more than the ones we had been looking at. It sounded amazing. I called to ask where it was and when she told me (and it wasn't in the area we wanted) I said, "thank you" and hung up. Something told me to call back and ask if she would allow pets and ask to see it. So I called right back. She normally wouldn't want pets indoors, but said if I can promise I would make sure they wouldn't tear up the house then she would allow it. Then she said if 9 pm wasn't too late that we could see it last night. Otherwise wait til morning. We opted to see it at 9 pm.
We weren't planning on taking the kids to see it, but we didn't get them to bed in time so ended up taking them with us. When we pulled into the driveway we felt so good about it. Then as soon as we walked into the house we fell in love. It was exactly what we have been looking for. The kids were running around all excited. They went upstairs and chose their rooms (surprisingly no fight, they each wanted a different room!). As we walked around from room to room, it felt like home. We began planning where things would go.
It was 9:20 pm...we decided we wanted it. I called the landlord (she had the neighbor show us the house because she lives far away) and talked to her about it. I was expecting her to say she would get the application for us to fill out for the background check and credit report (which is what all the other places asked for), but instead she asked, "How soon would you like to move in?" I told her as soon as able. She said, "I will drive up tomorrow and you can sign the paperwork and I will give you the keys."
I was in total shock! I whispered to my husband and Mom, "We move in tomorrow!" They got so excited. When I got off the phone, I told the kids. They were screeching and jumping up and down. My 10 year old, J, started crying. Worried she was crying because it meant switching schools and church building, I asked if she was ok with it. She nodded and said how happy she was.
What an incredible miracle and blessing. God has truly provided for us. He has blessed us to greatly.
Friday, July 22, 2011
Debt Free! Well...mostly...
Today I was able to pay off my student loans in FULL!!! That is such a big deal and such a major miracle. I have had to defer the payments for 2 years due to not even being able to make payments of any kind. Now I was able to pay it off. So grateful for the car accident settlement that allowed us to get this debt paid off. (Just not grateful for the horrible pain my husband is still in from the car accident)
I find it interesting how often the money we need comes when we most need it. Makes the struggles we go through in the mean time worth it.
I find it interesting how often the money we need comes when we most need it. Makes the struggles we go through in the mean time worth it.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Bedtime
Yet another post that most won't quite understand unless they are a parent...
My 2 older kids have been very difficult to get to sleep lately. We will get them all tucked in around 8 and it will take about 3 hours before they will finally fall asleep, sometimes longer. It has made bedtime so stressful! I used to look forward to bedtime so I could have a moment of peace and time spent with my husband, but that hasn't worked out lately.
Tonight was definitely a miracle. The older kids were asleep by 8:30! Neither one got out of bed, goofed off or came up with excuse after excuse to come talk to us. It was wonderful! My husband and I had started watching Harry Potter: Deathly Hallows Part 1 last night and didn't get to finish it due to the kids getting up so much. So I am very happy that we get to cuddle up and finish watching it tonight :)
My 2 older kids have been very difficult to get to sleep lately. We will get them all tucked in around 8 and it will take about 3 hours before they will finally fall asleep, sometimes longer. It has made bedtime so stressful! I used to look forward to bedtime so I could have a moment of peace and time spent with my husband, but that hasn't worked out lately.
Tonight was definitely a miracle. The older kids were asleep by 8:30! Neither one got out of bed, goofed off or came up with excuse after excuse to come talk to us. It was wonderful! My husband and I had started watching Harry Potter: Deathly Hallows Part 1 last night and didn't get to finish it due to the kids getting up so much. So I am very happy that we get to cuddle up and finish watching it tonight :)
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