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Day 31: I did it! (and plans for the future)
I started the 31 Days writing challenge spontaneously with no plan and not even an established blog. It hasn’t been a smooth journey but I have made it to the end! I missed several days due to illness but didn’t give up. For that, I am proud of myself. I often prefer to give up rather than not do the job to the high standard I hold myself to. I am learning to relax and reassess what I view as success. I will say that I haven’t truly found my voice yet. There is still much swirling in my mind and heart that hasn’t found expression. It has been frustrating…
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Day 31: I did it! (and plans for the future)
I started the 31 Days writing challenge spontaneously with no plan and not even an established blog. It hasn’t been a smooth journey but I have made it to the end! I missed several days due to illness but didn’t give up. For that, I am proud of myself. I often prefer to give up rather than not do the job to the high standard I hold myself to. I am learning to relax and reassess what I view as success. I will say that I haven’t truly found my voice yet. There is still much swirling in my mind and heart that hasn’t found expression. It has been frustrating…
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Day 30: Suddenly overwhelmed
Today had been tracking along with a few unexpected mishaps but nothing hugely wrong. As the time to cook dinner approached, I suddenly felt overwhelmed with everything I hadn’t finished that I needed to have done by the next morning, my poor time management today and emotions from a difficult work call I had made earlier. I found myself frustrated at the sudden dips in the roller coaster of emotions. I had lost the peace and rest that I had been experiencing with God. How easily it had been shaken loose with only mild testing! I had two options at this point- continue to dwell in these emotions and sense…
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Day 30: Suddenly overwhelmed
Today had been tracking along with a few unexpected mishaps but nothing hugely wrong. As the time to cook dinner approached, I suddenly felt overwhelmed with everything I hadn’t finished that I needed to have done by the next morning, my poor time management today and emotions from a difficult work call I had made earlier. I found myself frustrated at the sudden dips in the roller coaster of emotions. I had lost the peace and rest that I had been experiencing with God. How easily it had been shaken loose with only mild testing! I had two options at this point- continue to dwell in these emotions and sense…
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Day 29: Changing the world from where I am
When did I start thinking that I need a position to make a difference in this world? I shared at the start of this series that I had been feeling trapped. There are all of these issues in the world that call at my heart. But what can I do while being a mother, a wife, a teacher, a housekeeper and all the roles I play in life? This is what I have been wrestling with. I have always known in my head that we can help no matter where we are. It takes a little longer to sink into my heart. I think that part of the issue is…
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Day 29: Changing the world from where I am
When did I start thinking that I need a position to make a difference in this world? I shared at the start of this series that I had been feeling trapped. There are all of these issues in the world that call at my heart. But what can I do while being a mother, a wife, a teacher, a housekeeper and all the roles I play in life? This is what I have been wrestling with. I have always known in my head that we can help no matter where we are. It takes a little longer to sink into my heart. I think that part of the issue is…
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Day 28: A short musing on God through the eyes of a parent
The frustrations of parenting a toddler have opened my eyes to how toddler-like I can be towards God. How many times does He have to say the same thing to me before I listen and obey? I get so focused on my insignificant things that I don’t even hear His voice! I’m sure some of my prayers can seem like tantrums about not getting my own way. What has struck me the most is how God responds to me as opposed to many of my responses to my daughter’s frustrating behaviour. Grace, grace, grace. Patience, patience, patience. He still convicts me of things and loves me too much to leave…
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Day 28: A short musing on God through the eyes of a parent
The frustrations of parenting a toddler have opened my eyes to how toddler-like I can be towards God. How many times does He have to say the same thing to me before I listen and obey? I get so focused on my insignificant things that I don’t even hear His voice! I’m sure some of my prayers can seem like tantrums about not getting my own way. What has struck me the most is how God responds to me as opposed to many of my responses to my daughter’s frustrating behaviour. Grace, grace, grace. Patience, patience, patience. He still convicts me of things and loves me too much to leave…
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Day 27: A few lessons I’ve learned from my daughter
Elevators are magic boxes that transport you to a new place and deserve a high level of excitement every time. No matter the weather or how rushed we are, the day can be greeted with “Wow, what a bootiful day!” when we step outside. Going shopping in a trolley is a real treat! If Mummy (or somebody else) is upset, then she will be too- what a heart of compassion and empathy! Cuddles will solve most problems. You need to know what every little noise is and be able to figure out what sound she is tuned in to when asked “What is that sound noise?” I don’t know is…
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Day 27: A few lessons I’ve learned from my daughter
Elevators are magic boxes that transport you to a new place and deserve a high level of excitement every time. No matter the weather or how rushed we are, the day can be greeted with “Wow, what a bootiful day!” when we step outside. Going shopping in a trolley is a real treat! If Mummy (or somebody else) is upset, then she will be too- what a heart of compassion and empathy! Cuddles will solve most problems. You need to know what every little noise is and be able to figure out what sound she is tuned in to when asked “What is that sound noise?” I don’t know is…