Melancholy Mood
September 9, 2008 > No Comments
I’ve been catching up on my blog reading today and have stumbled upon a few new blogs. The ladies blogging share their daily lives just like we all do here, but their blogs mention a child that has gone on to heaven unexpectedly. One little girl died in a drowning accident and another was simply enjoying a meal with her family in a restaurant when a car crashed through the building injuring the family and claiming the life of their precious 4 year old daughter. I cried when I read their blogs over mention of these little ones and the sadness mixed with joy over the memories they shared.
I feel I am guilty of taking every day for granted. Assuming tomorrow will be here…but the Bible tells us in James 4:14 “Ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.”
The thought that a similar event could take one of my precious blessings terrifies me. It makes me want to be a better mother. It makes me want to cherish the moments, ALL the moments. It makes me want to take all the pictures I can of seemingly insignificant moments. It makes me want to hug them forever and never let them go.
BUT…
Why do I not let the thought that terrifies me transform me into the “perfect” mom?! Why do I yell over silly things? Why do I sometimes breath a sigh of relief when they all go outside to play? Why do I get so frustrated at all the messes they can make in a matter of seconds? Why do I rarely get the video camera out and capture the cute and funny things they say and do? Why do I shoo them away when I am in the middle of an “important” project?
With the Lord’s help, starting today, I hope to be more aware of life with my children, their silly conversations, their concerns, the way the look, the way they sound, the way it feels when they wrap their arms around your neck.
BUT…
Not just for me, but for them. They deserve to have me…all of me.
Check out these 12 Parenting Essentials from No Greater Joy Ministries.
Here are the blogs I’ve stumbled upon. I’ve enjoyed “getting to know” these phenomenal ladies. Nitty Gritty, HappyGoMommy, Sumi’s Corner.
“He maketh the barren woman to keep house, and to be a joyful mother of children.
Praise ye the Lord.” Psalm 113:9
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September 9th, 2008 @ 10:26 pm
I am glad you made it to Sumi’s blog. She is a tremendous lady, so full of strength. I know you will enjoy reading her blog as time goes on.