And so life goes on..Most often when I try to explain life at our home, I am struck by how chaotic and insane I sound describing it. And, yet, as this picture shows, we are continually moving forward at the pace of life with four beautiful, creative and entertaining children.I don't pretend to understand how I was so blessed to have these four little beings as a part of my life. And, I feel that time has sped up over the past three years. They have gone from little kids to pre-adolescents and big kids. Instead of changing diapers, we are investing in body spray and deodorant. We have gone from bandaging skinned knees to talking through broken hearts. They still need a mom, but my role has changed...and the entertainment value has also stepped up a few notches, too!
I have spent much of my life "getting through" this crisis and that crisis. My motivation was often the next event or an anticipated break. While nursing, I daydreamed about the freedom that would come with bottles and solid food. When the kids were in diapers, I eagerly awaited the reprieve of potty training being finished. I have come to realize that by rushing towards to next "milestones," I have forgotten to savor the season of life that I am living.
This is a message that I frequently need to be reminded. Too often, I stick my to-do list and pushing forward to the agenda of our schedule, chores and the basics of daily life. But, I was recently reminded by a good friend that God is NOT going to ask me about how clean my floor was kept. I had to begin to slow down and let some things "go." And, she was right. Tomorrow is another day filled with "to-dos" and, as I have learned, it will come all too quickly.
So, today, I sit on a dirty floor with the head of our dog in my lap. I could wish him to hurry up and heal from his surgery, today. But, instead, I pet his head and help my son put on his cone. Today, I have dirty dishes on the counter, but I jumped on the trampoline until my bladder said it was time to stop. Today, I am going to join my husband on the couch and watch t.v. and simply "be" with him.
And life will and does go on...
