tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9196316261585940971.post4641885844648210141..comments2023-07-06T06:04:07.849-07:00Comments on Sister, Daughter, Mother, Wife: The Paradox of a Mother's TimeAnna Mussmannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11631139113615066986noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9196316261585940971.post-87050580602857325752016-04-08T10:01:15.753-07:002016-04-08T10:01:15.753-07:00Sometimes it's hard to be totally honest about...Sometimes it's hard to be totally honest about need vs. want. :-) Thanks for the encouraging words. Anna Mussmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11631139113615066986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9196316261585940971.post-54854842727850736992016-04-08T06:11:36.047-07:002016-04-08T06:11:36.047-07:00I especially like your point about taking the long...I especially like your point about taking the long (18-19 year) view.Anna Mussmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11631139113615066986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9196316261585940971.post-18747277189702474692016-04-01T13:57:53.667-07:002016-04-01T13:57:53.667-07:00I'm experiencing this same paradox right now, ...I'm experiencing this same paradox right now, as I hold the 2 week old and listen to my 2 year old play. Thanks for the reminders that our time is now to mother!Kristen @ Joyfully Thrivinghttp://www.joyfullythriving.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9196316261585940971.post-40003910105400810382016-03-24T14:46:06.931-07:002016-03-24T14:46:06.931-07:00Great article! The season of life with little one...Great article! The season of life with little ones seems to have passed by quickly; however, when all my children were little, the time seemed to go by slowly. I agree with what Rozy said that the long term benefits are marvelous, now that are children are growing up. When my kids were all little, I remember telling myself that God would give me the time I needed to do what NEEDED to get done (not necessarily what I WANTED to get done). Like you said, Ilona, it is about trusting God with the big picture (that what were are doing is worthwhile), as well as with the little things (why can't I find the time/money to buy a decent outfit for the next wedding or anniversary celebration I have been invited to???). I now have to remind myself now as I am helping older homeschooled kids with harder academics that God will help us get through the necessary subjects and that I will be able to help each child and manage the home, take care of my health, etc. It is easy for me to forget that God does provide, and that He is faithful (even though that doesn't always look the way I expect). Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06623090905513868932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9196316261585940971.post-46833847128153037062016-03-24T10:05:37.019-07:002016-03-24T10:05:37.019-07:00We have five children, the youngest almost 18 now....We have five children, the youngest almost 18 now. We homeschooled for 14 years. At one point early in our homeschooling adventure I was frazzled, feeling pulled apart in too many directions, wanting to get something more done. I don't remember now if I said it out loud or not, but I said/thought "These children are sure interrupting my work." Into my mind the Holy Spirit whispered "These children ARE your work." Whoa, instant perspective change. I think it was about that time that my husband and I decided that our children were on an eighteen to nineteen year training program and that we could exercise more patience with them. That little change (or big change) helped us get through the years successfully with all our children. Choosing to be a wife and mother is a valid career choice that means almost all our creative energy is put into making home a safe haven from the world and teaching and training the next generation to be followers of Christ, productive citizens, and to find their talents and improve them to be useful in the world. There is little instant gratification in this chosen career, but the long term benefits are marvelous!Rozy Lasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019413665136390175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9196316261585940971.post-77431772236275252612016-03-24T09:48:50.581-07:002016-03-24T09:48:50.581-07:00Wonderful article. Thank you.Wonderful article. Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com