April 19, 2007

  •  So I've been in a funk all week.  I'm just grumpy.  I live in the Northeast so the weather has been awful.  Ainsley is going stir crazy after being stuck inside for two weeks straight.  I'm feeling the urge to go back to work or at least do something that isn't housework. (This is the first time since I was 16 years old that I really, truly am not making any money at all.)  And I look in the mirror and all I see is "frumpy mommy."

    I could go on, but I need to stop complaining.  The sun is finally shining.  God loves me.  I have a husband who has a job so I can stay at home.  I have two healthy children.  I have the promise of heaven.  Why do I do this to myself?  Because I am not joying and rejoicing in the truth... what God has given me, what He is doing for me and what He will continue to do for me.

    So with that I have new life...

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    Ainsley and I planted some vegetable seeds (and one row of watermelon) last Friday, and today this is what they look like. (For some reason my pepper seeds have done nothing at all.)  She has had the best time checking on their growth and watering them. 

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    Today I joy and rejoice that God loves and takes care of everything from these tiny, tender plants to grumpy ol' me.

    He waters the mountains from His upper chambers;  the earth is satisfied with the fruit of His works.

    He causes the grasses to grow for the cattle, and the vegetation for the labor of man, so that he may bring forth food from the earth.

    ~Psalm 104:13,14 NASB

Comments (8)

  • K, HELP ME OUT!!!!!!!! I, as well planted in those very same things that you did.........and upon closer inspection of them after about 2 weeks, EACH AND EVERY ONE OF THEM had MOLD growing out of them! What in the world? So, they all went in the garbage and I am so saddened! What in the world did I do wrong?

  • A little sun goes a long way.........just as the SON giveth joy..... :)

    I am sure you will all perk up soon!  My therm. reads 60 degrees as I write this!!!!!

    This was my verse for the day......

    Col. 4: 2 Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving;

    love ya-

    B

  • Did the sunshine help this afternoon?

    I know how you feel, dear friend.  I understand!  Hang in there, tomorrow is FRIDAY!  :)

  • I think many of us are feeling weird this week.  You just take care of those babies. : )   Being a wife and mom is the one of the highest offices there are!  Praise the Lord! 

    I hope you have a nice evening in Jesus!   ~Amelia

  • It must be a 'club' thing... I know.

  • Glad you are able to rejoice again today - how much we need to keep our focus on Him...~Colleen~

  • When our focus gets skewed, we forget how great a Savior we have.  We forget that He sends the sunshine, and the clouds, the warmth of summer, and the cold drearyness of winter (spring).  Rest in the assurance that His love never diminishes, no matter how much we tend to forget things.

    As for the "frumpy mommy" syndrome--do a little something for yourself--a new nailpolish, lipstick (do you all still wear that, or am I severely dating myself?) a new cologne, or perfume, or even just get "dressed up" for the day.  But remember, that changing the outside may help our "frumpy mommy" syndrome subside, it's the time we spend with the Lord that helps the "fm" on the inside syndrome go away.  We are created in His image--and He doesn't create frumpy :)   Love you lots, and praying for you and the sweeties!  Give them a hug and a kiss from Aunt P.

  • I definitely understand what you are saying. I have those days more often than I like to admit. Keep pressing on though! Take care!
    Amy

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