This past week I have been evaulating myself and all the things that I need to do to become a better wife, mother, sister and friend. These things that will improve me, I want now. I want to be the best I can now. I want to learn my camera/photagraphy (I do have my first lesson the Wed. nite), learn to sew, cook, become a better organizer, get lost in service to others....the list goes on! Several years ago, this would have overwhelmed me to the point of not doing anything, the "all or none" motto. But as I reflect on these past years, I have recognized the true meaning of "line upon line, precept upon precept" and not running faster that I can walk. There are seasons for everything. I heard the word "season" three times in the past two days. I am in the season of wrapping up teaching and preparing to become a homemaker. An example of a "now", I became very upset a couple of months ago that I can't sew. As I was beating up on myself, the sweet spirit of the Holy Ghost whispered to me that I will have time to sew and now wasn't the time. I am carnal and selfish and want all these things now. But the Lord knows I am not ready for these talents and at the same time, I know I would set myself up for failure trying to develop them when I know I am not ready for them. What season are you in?
Sunday, December 9, 2007
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My season is still getting up every night to feed Ethan. Changing diapers. Picking up constantly after toddlers. Sometimes if feels I am useless because this is all I do everyday, but it will not last forever. Especially as I realize I have an 8 year old already. It is a wonderful principle to learn there is a time and season for everything. I'm looking forward to traveling and doing things just Chris and I. Keeping a clean house for more than 30 minutes. Geneology!! Going to the temple more. etc. All in good time.
Amy
hmmmm...that is a great question. I am in the season of raising my children(which will always be my season but the challenges are changing) and developing my talent as a teacher. It was weird when i started preparing for my preschool....I felt a little selfish for doing something that "I" loved but I knew it was alright to do this and it was the right time. I am going to do it until the Lord says stop or something gets in the way....but for now I am loving it!! Now that my children are older we have thought about adopting more children but I don't know how that would work with my preschool....BUT if we were to have more children join our family I would drop everything and take them, of course!! BUt that hasn't been what we are to do.... so for now I am enjoying this season! Great question TJ!
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