If you were a fly on the wall at my house, you'd be sure to hear your share of fussing, complaining and whining. Maybe even a slammed door or two.

But enough about me.

In the pressure cooker that's parenting, I have exploded more than once. And it's harder to clean up than spaghetti night with a toddler.

So after years spent indulging in fruitless self-flogging, I finally let go of my obsession with getting it all 'just right.' I confess...I'm not a perfect parent.

Whew. That felt good.

Now, when my son saunters in with his 42nd tardy of the school year, I let it go. When I hear myself hollering "Whatever!" at my teenage daughter, I move on.

Having it all together is overrated anyway.

And I've determined not to waste God's grace. I'll never get it just right. You won't, either. So read on, sister. If you see a little of yourself in me, I hope it helps to know that you're not alone. Nope. If you're a mom, face it. You're never, ever alone.
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Sunday, May 9, 2010

A Thought to Comfort You on Mother's Day


This is the front cover of my church's bulletin this morning.
So if you don't think you have enough worries to occupy your motherly mind,
take today to ponder the fear of global calamity.
Happy Mother's Day!

*In all seriousness, our Pastor is doing an awesome series on Fear. ;0)
Melinda
Posted by Melinda at 4:20 PM
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6 comments:

  1. I'm sure it's a good series, but...LOL Happy Mother's Day???

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  2. Ha ha! Your pastor must have a great sense of humor!

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  3. Ha! That really puts it all in perspective doesn't it??
    xx

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  4. Oh... my... gosh... Seriously? lol
    Hope you had a great Mother's Day!

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  5. Well, I guess I could see that???? Thanks for the smile. Hope you had a great Mother's day!

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  6. Happy Mother's Day..! Thanks for sharing ur journey..

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