Andrea Spears in Virginia replied to last month's encouragement to moms, and since I know she isn't the only young mom who feels this way, I asked if I may include her reply in this newsletter, so here it is!
"I haven't gotten to read this newsletter in its entirety yet, but I wanted to thank you for your bit of encouragement to mothers in the beginning portion. It meant so much to me. I have been praying lately that the Lord would give me abundant joy as a mother. I want to spend my days content with where I am rather than just trying to get by when things seem difficult. I do realize that I will look back and recall these days (although at times difficult), as some of my best days. Yesterday I was in the restroom and both children were by my side. It occurred to me that I never even use the restroom in private! There are times that I wish someone would just take them from me for a few hours to give me a break, but whenever they are gone (out on a walk with dad or with grandparents), there is an eerie silence in the house. I am so used to the music of their little feet. I know there will come a day when it's all over so for now I want to take it all in and try to enjoy it as much as possible. Thank you so much for the reminder. As always, I look forward to reading the rest of the newsletter! ~ With love - Andrea"
I really appreciate Andrea taking the time to write and share her heartfelt feelings as a mom! I know there is not a mother anywhere who has not felt those same feelings. I remember many afternoons as I tried to get dinner ready as a young mom, I would have at least one toddler hanging onto my legs, begging to be picked up! They don't call the hour between 4 and 5 "Arsenic Hour" for nothing! : )
"I haven't gotten to read this newsletter in its entirety yet, but I wanted to thank you for your bit of encouragement to mothers in the beginning portion. It meant so much to me. I have been praying lately that the Lord would give me abundant joy as a mother. I want to spend my days content with where I am rather than just trying to get by when things seem difficult. I do realize that I will look back and recall these days (although at times difficult), as some of my best days. Yesterday I was in the restroom and both children were by my side. It occurred to me that I never even use the restroom in private! There are times that I wish someone would just take them from me for a few hours to give me a break, but whenever they are gone (out on a walk with dad or with grandparents), there is an eerie silence in the house. I am so used to the music of their little feet. I know there will come a day when it's all over so for now I want to take it all in and try to enjoy it as much as possible. Thank you so much for the reminder. As always, I look forward to reading the rest of the newsletter! ~ With love - Andrea"
I really appreciate Andrea taking the time to write and share her heartfelt feelings as a mom! I know there is not a mother anywhere who has not felt those same feelings. I remember many afternoons as I tried to get dinner ready as a young mom, I would have at least one toddler hanging onto my legs, begging to be picked up! They don't call the hour between 4 and 5 "Arsenic Hour" for nothing! : )
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