I was on my way to Bible Study. My mind was filled with regrets- regrets that I had gotten upset with Ezra that morning, regrets of leaving a house that was chaotic and in need of attention. As I drove, I considered turning around and just going home. I kept driving. Our car, which is scheduled to go to the shop on Monday, started acting funny. I turned around and went home.
I threw both boys in bed- Asher to sleep, and Ezra to take his usual quiet time. I started cleaning. Ezra came down, and we kept cleaning. Asher, who woke up with a cold that morning, slept 1 1/2 hours for his morning nap, then 3 1/2 hours after lunch. Ezra played and played, then took a great nap. I had hours in the afternoon to finish puttering, have quiet time, work on a project...
All this to say that turning around was probably one of the best decisions I have ever made (Earlier, I called it THE BEST decision ever, and Delton took issue with that!). So, while I may not have passed the test with flying colors, I know I passed. I have only to look at my house, my boys, and my quiet spirit to know the results!
Blessings to you...
2 comments:
Yay for quiet mommy moments. I love long naps!
I have had to do that before and it is hard but well worth it! For me it has been a learning experience too, to realize that just b/c it is a GOOD thing for me to attend (outings, Bible Studies etc) just sometimes ya gotta say NO and take care of what is truly in need. I have been in this stage since baby Joshua was born (now 5.5 months old). I just can't seem to do to much right now and ya know IT IS OKAY!!! I could worry about what others think of why I am not doing this or that......but what matters is what the Lord is calling to me right now and it is healing, connecting with my family and not rushing to every event that is open. If I want to go to those things at the moment I go, but if I know that it will just STRESS me out beyond measure then I STAY HOME!!!! And I am happiest!! I am a people person and I love being out meeting and building relationships with other women. But since Joshua's birth, I see that my attention has been directed at home. :):)
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