Finally! I can surface for just a second to share this gem of insight from Mother Teresa. The past month of having a new baby in the house has been a wild ride of both smooth sailing and holding on for dear life, leaving me an emotional wreck and without a clear vision as to what to do with myself or my family.
But then I saw this.
A solid reminder that I need to focus on serving my family and being sweet and gentle with both my boys and my husband. I’ve been overwhelmed by the huge changes a tiny baby can bring and reading this quotation has refocused me to simply love. I will address the needs I can and offer my feeble efforts to God for Him to magnify.
Today I am setting everything aside and choosing to love my family in very little, specific ways.
Oh, I remember those days very well. Be faithful in the small things and don’t get discouraged. Be kind to yourself and leave it all in the Lord’s capable hands. Peace and God bless you.
Well said Katie. I’m in that stage of life right now too with 2 little ones. Thanks for the perspective!
Here’s another gem from Mother Teresa:
http://unwobblingpivot.wordpress.com/2011/12/05/follow-up-to-the-last-judgement/
It just doesn’t feel possible that you have a third already!
“I will address the needs I can and offer my feeble efforts to God for Him to magnify.” words we should live by…right along with, “Lord, what you have me do?”
I am so right there with you. Right now, my apartment is a wreck because we (and by we I mean I) decided that snuggles and books won out over laundry and dishes. There are many ways to keep a happy home, and as a homemaker, isn’t that the main thing that counts?