There is something that I sometimes tend to grumble about, well a lot of times... that I always seem to be up on my feet working, always serving, always prepping, always cooking, always cleaning, always doing something for others. Not that I don't have help. I do have a lot of help but this is just how I've felt lately, as if I'm always ON, non-stop, no breaks. Some of the General Conference talks helped me put things into perspective about the busyness of life and actually helped me realize that all my busyness, or most of it is about serving my family, so it's a good type of busyness and something I should not grumble about anymore... Personal insights received while sitting and listening to talks at church and just by watching other families manage their (much) bigger lot, made me realize that it's okay that I'm always busy doing, as I'm only doing what is expected and what is REQUIRED of me as a mother and as a wife, as a member of God's kingdom. What else would I be doing with my day, with my life? I can't really think of anything more worthwhile than serving my family.
And all this realization makes me appreciate even more all that I've been given: all the work that is mine to perform here on this earth.
So while I feel tired at times, I also feel equally renewed having this knowledge.
And all this realization makes me appreciate even more all that I've been given: all the work that is mine to perform here on this earth.
So while I feel tired at times, I also feel equally renewed having this knowledge.
Thank you so much for sharing this! I too feel like that a lot of times, especially after a rough night, thinking that I don't get any break during the day OR night. But I try to remember that this is so temporary. Soon the kids will be out of the house, and while there will still be housework to do, it will not be the same and I'm SOOOOO going to miss these crazy busy days.
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