The other day I was cleaning my room and getting to all the piles that happen. In the midst of it I found journal entries from 2009-2013 that your dad had printed out for me in a journal book. As I read through them I was reminded of WHY I was counseled to keep such an important journal and record of the happenings in our family and in my life.
I was amazed at how much I have forgotten about my life, but when I read and was reminded, that all the memories came flooding back in an instant, like I was there in the story again. What an amazing thing! I was also really encouraged to read about so many things that happened, all the lessons that I learned because of you and our situations, and to see how much growth we've all had since that time.
We've experienced so much! My parenting and mothering muscles are stronger than they have ever been before. When I read about situations and frustrations I had when you were little (the older three especially), I could see where my growth has taken places, because what used to frustrate me doesn't even phase me anymore! I am so grateful for it, for the maturity of understanding and capability that the Lord has given me in my mothering life.
I was also reminded that I MUST write down what happens to us. I have still been doing that in the journal entries since then, I haven't completely let the habit go, but there is an element that I haven't held onto, because I haven't been writing down my daily learning experiences with you, our family and our situations.
Over 10 years ago I was counseled to keep a close record of everything. I know why more than ever now. I know that my thoughts will not only be used to help our family, but many other people as I am able to look back and glean from my own experiences to share with others. How amazingly grateful I am that I heeded that counsel, and I am recommitting myself to follow that counsel again.
I love you kids, Thank you for being mine.
Your Mom
I was amazed at how much I have forgotten about my life, but when I read and was reminded, that all the memories came flooding back in an instant, like I was there in the story again. What an amazing thing! I was also really encouraged to read about so many things that happened, all the lessons that I learned because of you and our situations, and to see how much growth we've all had since that time.
We've experienced so much! My parenting and mothering muscles are stronger than they have ever been before. When I read about situations and frustrations I had when you were little (the older three especially), I could see where my growth has taken places, because what used to frustrate me doesn't even phase me anymore! I am so grateful for it, for the maturity of understanding and capability that the Lord has given me in my mothering life.
I was also reminded that I MUST write down what happens to us. I have still been doing that in the journal entries since then, I haven't completely let the habit go, but there is an element that I haven't held onto, because I haven't been writing down my daily learning experiences with you, our family and our situations.
Over 10 years ago I was counseled to keep a close record of everything. I know why more than ever now. I know that my thoughts will not only be used to help our family, but many other people as I am able to look back and glean from my own experiences to share with others. How amazingly grateful I am that I heeded that counsel, and I am recommitting myself to follow that counsel again.
I love you kids, Thank you for being mine.
Your Mom
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