Who am I?

Confession: I can't believe how much of myself I've lost since being a mom. My children brought home questionnaires to fill out from school which I had no problem helping them fill out. . . .favorite color, check, favorite TV show, check, favorite sport, check. Then we got to the question that stumped me. What are your mom's interests and hobbies. Hmmm. . . . . should I put taking care of my kids? Didn't seem like much of an appropriate answer for the question. I ended up writing things like running and scrapbooking, which used to be my interests and hobbies, but lately, not so much. Can you really call it a hobby if you've done it once in the last 6 months?

Truth: I know that I am right where God wants me, and I wouldn't want to be outside of his will for me. I also know that this is a season in life that I dream about escaping, but know beyond a shadow of a doubt that I will dream about going back to for the rest of my life. So who am I? A mom, a wife, and a daughter of the King!

Free from Guilt

Confession: Almost everytime after I've been with friends or family, I end up feeling guilty that I spent so much more time trying to be understood instead of spending time trying to understand.

Truth: I know that my guilt is coming from knowing "When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise." On the other hand, I also know that God did not create me to go around feeling guilty all of the time, the guilt comes from the pride of thinking that I can be a perfect friend and relative. So, I will continue to do my best, and at the end of the day, not feel guilty about the rest!