Ohhh this reflection. Thank you. I need to share a special (lengthy!) note that my mom wrote about parenting teens.
Side note: I'm reading Cardinal Sarah's book in silence and wow. It is transformative. A further reminder to live with our lives on display for God, like you said.
Oh my heart, yes, every word. Lately the litany of undones and “why can’t I?” is stealing my sleep again, and this morning my circling thoughts finally landed on the litany of surrender instead. It felt like full-body relief: Jesus, take care of everything and this is the whole wisdom.
Nell, this is so beautifully written. As a newer mom (2 under 14 months!), this reflection is grounding and helpful as I’ve been reflecting on what motherhood looks like for me and what I want it to look like - especially when it comes reality versus the perfection of Instagram and what I see on my feed. Thank you for sharing this, and all your content.
Thank you so much for this. Eight kids over here, the oldest 15 down to our seven-week-old newbie. It is a crushing and wonderful blessing to be unable to do all the things, and to be able to turn to Christ. I love your prayer: “Help me.” And may He help us all, by doing what we can’t.
Thank you for this beautiful article! I feel so encouraged to keep going and not worry about the shiny things being left to the wayside while I work on connecting with my children and pouring into them. Toddlers and teens! It’s a crazy journey but oh so beautiful. I’d rather enjoy being with my family and laughing than worry about my messy house. 💕
oh I love this! I have come to this realization over the past year as well it, though I admit it took me almost a decade of motherhood/marriage to accept that we just cannot do everything all of the time and it *truly* is okay. Surrending to Jesus is my only way to get through on those moments I feel as if I am drowning in my health issues, anxiety, or just the mess that surrounds me! just adore your words, they often seem to come at exactly the right time. Look forward to looking to this video series too!! =) in blessings always!
Ohhh this reflection. Thank you. I need to share a special (lengthy!) note that my mom wrote about parenting teens.
Side note: I'm reading Cardinal Sarah's book in silence and wow. It is transformative. A further reminder to live with our lives on display for God, like you said.
I always appreciate deeply what you wrote.
Oh my heart, yes, every word. Lately the litany of undones and “why can’t I?” is stealing my sleep again, and this morning my circling thoughts finally landed on the litany of surrender instead. It felt like full-body relief: Jesus, take care of everything and this is the whole wisdom.
Nell, this is so beautifully written. As a newer mom (2 under 14 months!), this reflection is grounding and helpful as I’ve been reflecting on what motherhood looks like for me and what I want it to look like - especially when it comes reality versus the perfection of Instagram and what I see on my feed. Thank you for sharing this, and all your content.
Thank you so much for this. Eight kids over here, the oldest 15 down to our seven-week-old newbie. It is a crushing and wonderful blessing to be unable to do all the things, and to be able to turn to Christ. I love your prayer: “Help me.” And may He help us all, by doing what we can’t.
This was so beautifully written 🥰
Yes, this is all so very true in my own life! Toddlers to teens looks much different than I thought it would - what a blessing that it does!
Thank you for this beautiful article! I feel so encouraged to keep going and not worry about the shiny things being left to the wayside while I work on connecting with my children and pouring into them. Toddlers and teens! It’s a crazy journey but oh so beautiful. I’d rather enjoy being with my family and laughing than worry about my messy house. 💕
So dead on accurate…it all can’t get done in a day, and some days, it’s just holding someone you love, who’s having a hard time being in a body.
oh I love this! I have come to this realization over the past year as well it, though I admit it took me almost a decade of motherhood/marriage to accept that we just cannot do everything all of the time and it *truly* is okay. Surrending to Jesus is my only way to get through on those moments I feel as if I am drowning in my health issues, anxiety, or just the mess that surrounds me! just adore your words, they often seem to come at exactly the right time. Look forward to looking to this video series too!! =) in blessings always!