I just realized I never wrote about my wonderful weekend away!! A few weekends ago, when I was at my wit's end, my dear hubby sent me packin'!
I left on Saturday morning and headed for Anderson with two expectations: paint the master bedroom and relax. Mission accomplished!
When I got to town I made the rounds at all the home improvement stores to get some supplies and score some more deals then headed back to the house.
I worked for a few hours until dinner time. I went out to eat, enjoyed a little retail therapy, then headed to my dear friend Kelly's house. After we sent her husband out on some errands, we had a wonderful time just chilling on the couch playing catch up and running our mouths about the ups and downs of motherhood. Thanks for your hospitality Daniel and Kelly! Love you guys!!
Sunday morning I got to worship with our friends at Bethany. It's always so wonderful be back there and see old friends and listen to Bob speak God's word. Our time there is never long enough, but I had a little bit of a chance to catch up with a lot of people... thank you all for your loving words and your offers of prayer. It means more than you will ever know!
So many people were shocked to find out that I made that weekend trek by myself... and enjoyed it!! It was so refreshing to just get away from the day to day and to not be responsible for anyone but myself. I think every mom needs that every once in awhile!! (if any mom tells you she doesn't, she's lying! I'm sure of it!!) :)
I was concerned that I would come home refreshed only to be slapped in the face again with reality when I came home. But it really did help. I came home with a fresh mind and a slightly more positive outlook. In the weeks following, I feel I have been able to more fully enjoy the time I get to spend with my girls.
I am so thankful that I have a husband who is willing to take on the load of the family occasionally so I am able to regroup. Thank you, Nathaniel!! You will never know completely how deep my love runs for you!!
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Mission Save Mommy Day: FAIL
Well, I didn't' get my kid-free Thursday. Eden was up vomiting all night, so we all got to stay home together... oh well... another day!
Satan works hard... God's Love works harder!!
So.... that rant I went on about needing some 'me time'?? God decided to remind me that He is totally capable of answering prayers-- and answering them fast!
When Nate got home from work that night, I told him that after dinner I needed to get out for a bit (for those of you who do not know this about me, I'm not good at sharing my feelings. So if I reach the point of verbally expressing my frustrations, I am way past my boiling point!) So he told me to go. And I went! :) Not far-- I just needed out of the house. We needed milk, so I went to CVS to get milk and see what other deals I could find (some GREAT ones, in case you were curious!!!)
While I was out, my mom called the house looking for me. Nate told her I was gone and that he wasn't sure if I was stressed, depressed, or just feeling a bit cooped up. She proceeds to give Nate a lecture to pass on to me about taking care of myself, in a nutshell. I love my Mom.
***God is just getting started here, folks***
When I get home, Nate tells me that he is going to take the girls to church the next night so I could have a couple hours to myself. I didn't object. I figured he was right... a couple hours would be good for me.
The next morning (Wednesday) I get a text from my mother dearest at 5:30am: "Why don't you take the girls to Esther's tomorrow. I will pick them up after work." After many tears - over the fact that my weakness is starting to show and I feel like I am coming apart at the seams - I decided I will take her up on her offer. It is so hard for me to accept help from others, but at this point, I'm painfully aware that I need it.
***We're not done yet!***
On my way to work, Nate calls: "Do you want to get away for a weekend by yourself?" Yes!! God bless my husband! That is exactly what I want!! So he told me to pick a weekend and go. I agreed.
Thank you, Lord, for answering my prayers when I don't even know how to ask them. And thank you for answering them in a way that is so obviously organized by you and you alone so that I can be sure to give all the glory to You!!
When Nate got home from work that night, I told him that after dinner I needed to get out for a bit (for those of you who do not know this about me, I'm not good at sharing my feelings. So if I reach the point of verbally expressing my frustrations, I am way past my boiling point!) So he told me to go. And I went! :) Not far-- I just needed out of the house. We needed milk, so I went to CVS to get milk and see what other deals I could find (some GREAT ones, in case you were curious!!!)
While I was out, my mom called the house looking for me. Nate told her I was gone and that he wasn't sure if I was stressed, depressed, or just feeling a bit cooped up. She proceeds to give Nate a lecture to pass on to me about taking care of myself, in a nutshell. I love my Mom.
***God is just getting started here, folks***
When I get home, Nate tells me that he is going to take the girls to church the next night so I could have a couple hours to myself. I didn't object. I figured he was right... a couple hours would be good for me.
The next morning (Wednesday) I get a text from my mother dearest at 5:30am: "Why don't you take the girls to Esther's tomorrow. I will pick them up after work." After many tears - over the fact that my weakness is starting to show and I feel like I am coming apart at the seams - I decided I will take her up on her offer. It is so hard for me to accept help from others, but at this point, I'm painfully aware that I need it.
***We're not done yet!***
On my way to work, Nate calls: "Do you want to get away for a weekend by yourself?" Yes!! God bless my husband! That is exactly what I want!! So he told me to pick a weekend and go. I agreed.
Thank you, Lord, for answering my prayers when I don't even know how to ask them. And thank you for answering them in a way that is so obviously organized by you and you alone so that I can be sure to give all the glory to You!!
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