I like knowing where my kids are, what they're doing and if they made it home safe. When they were young, I loved snow days, vacations and mental health days! Sometimes you just need a break...
I feel complete when my kids are around. I know how to be that woman, the mom. I feel a little lost when they are all out and about and I'm not with them. I know the whole idea was to raise independent, contributing members of society, but do they have to do that without me?
Honestly, I panicked the first time all the kids were all off doing something and I was left alone with Deano. What the heck was I supposed to do?!? We just kind of stared at each other...FYI a couple of weeks ago we were "kidless" again and I looked at him and said "I think we can do this no kid thing". :)
Seasons are difficult. Just when you start to settle in, it changes. Good season..it'll change. Bad season..it'll change. The only constant is God, and He is consistent and persistent about bringing us through changes. So, there is no use getting upset, fighting or resisting change. Embrace it, learn from it, hold onto the robe of Jesus for all your worth! He is the only way to survive the change.
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 talks about everything having a season. In all fairness, God warned us. He also says He will never leave us. Do I trust Him to be there? As a young Christian I was taught certain things and my belief system of how God acted, how I should respond to Him, His character etc was developed. Over the years life has had a way of changing some of that doctrine. Through some very difficult seasons, I have come to know His love for me. I have come to know that His character is trustworthy. I may not like the season or understand it, but I know God loves me and nothing I go through is purposelessness.
Whatever your season is now, trust your Living, Loving Heavenly Father. He's got this!
Have a fab day!
All my love ~
Jodi Beth xo
Jessi and Justin, the future Mr. & Mrs. Garcia. Love you guys! xo
