tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697487665259555876.post3395745848008756369..comments2019-11-01T22:23:10.683-05:00Comments on one life to live: A repentant heartSara K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00252931749088878610noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697487665259555876.post-45107546376862854522010-04-22T14:19:53.474-05:002010-04-22T14:19:53.474-05:00Mothering is so very hard. I love your heart that...Mothering is so very hard. I love your heart that responds to God's leading. Being a mother is one of the hardest jobs in the world and I think it is so helpful in giving us understanding into the mind of our God! blessings! thanks for stopping by my place!luvmy4sonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10261302721883036680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697487665259555876.post-30762471393548717092010-04-22T13:40:09.893-05:002010-04-22T13:40:09.893-05:00Chris - Oh yes, fatigue while trying to get my thy...Chris - Oh yes, fatigue while trying to get my thyroid "right" has certainly contributed to my struggles. [I have really learned the difference between being *fatigued* and just being tired -- big difference!] I am thankful to have energy again!<br /><br />I'm glad you are able to see how far you've come -- how much God has grown you through motherhood! That encourages me too! I know we will never be free of struggles, but you are living proof that we can have victory in them "through Christ who strengthens" us!<br /><br />Karen - good point about heeding those "God-nudges!" Even if our kids are older, they still need our attention, and right after school is probably one of the most important times!Sara K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00252931749088878610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697487665259555876.post-6288147766391745112010-04-22T08:58:36.370-05:002010-04-22T08:58:36.370-05:00Sara, Do you think your thyroid issues are contrib...Sara, Do you think your thyroid issues are contributing to your struggles? Over the years, I have suffered from a few health problems, and I used to be so hard on myself thinking I was a bad mom for being so drained and worn out from a day of mothering, before I realized that my poor health was partly to blame. I had to learn to let go of my guilt and unrealistic expectations and not beat myself up for my limitations. <br /><br />I've also come to feel that my struggles with mothering eventually led me to being a better mom. God was refining me. Try to give yourself some grace today. :)<br /><br />And in a strange way, you have helped me see how far I've come. For that I thank you!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13803029091790787376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697487665259555876.post-20466456576306449772010-04-21T20:56:27.935-05:002010-04-21T20:56:27.935-05:00This is fantastic, Sara. Clearly God is speaking t...This is fantastic, Sara. Clearly God is speaking to you and you are responding. And I know that delights His heart!<br />I understand what you're saying about computer time. My kids are certainly old enough to play by themselves. They don't really <em>need</em> me for entertainment. Even so, I think it is important for me to not be on the computer when they get home from school, so I can give them my attention. It's a God-nudge, and I want to obey.<br />So thankful for His unfailing love!Karen Hossinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18049412644792482270noreply@blogger.com