Mothers Helping Mothers
Being Blessed!
My mother-in-law has always told me that no matter the situation we should always declare good things from our mouths. So I thought I'd take a moment to do so! But I am going to back up and catch you up on my decision to write this.
My mother and I don't have such a great relationship with eachtother. And given all of the events that has lead up to now, everyone would be agreeing. So I very rarely catch myself calling her unless it's an update on baby, because Israel and I have decided that it's best that she isn't involved in our lives as much as I had hoped many years ago. So I found myself waking up out of a daze of cleaning and visiting relatives all weekend to the phone ringing and a private number on my caller ID. Hoping it was a friend of mine, who often keeps her line privated, was a bit shocked to hear my mom's voice on the other end.
So I decided to go ahead and catch her up on all my pregnancy happiness (and woes), and how things are currently standing with our situation. Her responses to my blabbering were just as I had expected, which was kind of a bummer, but again expected. So I decided to tell her nicely my idea of not wanting any negativity.
I attended The Women Of Faith Conference 2008 in September, which was absolutely wonderful, the most endearing trip that I have ever taken! I almost didn't go! But my husband pointed out that, at that time, I was in an emotional rut, and needed to go relax and get away and recapture my relationship with God. But ever since I returned to Hilton Head after that one weekend, my outlook has been completely different. And I told my mom that. I told her that I wanted to keep that spirit of happiness and thankfulness. Instead of dwelling on how "bad" things are right now, I'm finding it a lot easier to praise God, and thank him for the things I do have! Not moan over the things I don't!
So the last thing I want to share with you, are the things that I am thankful for, the things that are truely blessings.
I am thankful to have a roof over my head (and over my husband's and daughter's as well), food on the table, and a car to drive. All the things (like my computer) that we tend to take for granted. I am especially thankful for the wonderful family that I have had, the ones that still love me regardless of my mistakes in life and love me unconditionally. And for my inlaws, as I would not know where we would be without them. They have helped us tremendously, and I could never thank them enough! And for the few wonderful friends that are gracious and always giving me the support that is needed just at the right time. I am thankful for my Jesus! Being so merciful. And I know, that He may have closed all of my windows, but I know He will open a new door for us!
If there is anything that you would like to share, what you are thankful for, you are more than welcome to! And I encourage you moms, if you feel in a fog about a situation, or life in general, remember that God is always there for you! And he's only a conversation away! REMEMBER THAT YOU ARE BLESSED!!!
Psalm 4:1
Answer me when I call to you,
O my righteous God.
Give me relief from my distress;
be merciful to me and hear my prayer.
Psalm 4:8
I will lie down and sleep in peace,
for you alone, O Lord,
make me dwell in safety.
My mother and I don't have such a great relationship with eachtother. And given all of the events that has lead up to now, everyone would be agreeing. So I very rarely catch myself calling her unless it's an update on baby, because Israel and I have decided that it's best that she isn't involved in our lives as much as I had hoped many years ago. So I found myself waking up out of a daze of cleaning and visiting relatives all weekend to the phone ringing and a private number on my caller ID. Hoping it was a friend of mine, who often keeps her line privated, was a bit shocked to hear my mom's voice on the other end.
So I decided to go ahead and catch her up on all my pregnancy happiness (and woes), and how things are currently standing with our situation. Her responses to my blabbering were just as I had expected, which was kind of a bummer, but again expected. So I decided to tell her nicely my idea of not wanting any negativity.
I attended The Women Of Faith Conference 2008 in September, which was absolutely wonderful, the most endearing trip that I have ever taken! I almost didn't go! But my husband pointed out that, at that time, I was in an emotional rut, and needed to go relax and get away and recapture my relationship with God. But ever since I returned to Hilton Head after that one weekend, my outlook has been completely different. And I told my mom that. I told her that I wanted to keep that spirit of happiness and thankfulness. Instead of dwelling on how "bad" things are right now, I'm finding it a lot easier to praise God, and thank him for the things I do have! Not moan over the things I don't!
So the last thing I want to share with you, are the things that I am thankful for, the things that are truely blessings.
I am thankful to have a roof over my head (and over my husband's and daughter's as well), food on the table, and a car to drive. All the things (like my computer) that we tend to take for granted. I am especially thankful for the wonderful family that I have had, the ones that still love me regardless of my mistakes in life and love me unconditionally. And for my inlaws, as I would not know where we would be without them. They have helped us tremendously, and I could never thank them enough! And for the few wonderful friends that are gracious and always giving me the support that is needed just at the right time. I am thankful for my Jesus! Being so merciful. And I know, that He may have closed all of my windows, but I know He will open a new door for us!
If there is anything that you would like to share, what you are thankful for, you are more than welcome to! And I encourage you moms, if you feel in a fog about a situation, or life in general, remember that God is always there for you! And he's only a conversation away! REMEMBER THAT YOU ARE BLESSED!!!
Psalm 4:1
Answer me when I call to you,
O my righteous God.
Give me relief from my distress;
be merciful to me and hear my prayer.
Psalm 4:8
I will lie down and sleep in peace,
for you alone, O Lord,
make me dwell in safety.
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Comment by Erika Chapman on November 10, 2008 at 11:01pm -
Thank you for the encouraging post Coeli! What a great reminder to keep our eyes pointed in the right direction:)
Erika
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Comment by Maura on November 10, 2008 at 9:53am - I am so happy for you and your renewed spirit! I have been praying for you a lot the past few years as I know you have had struggles in many areas with friends and family. God is so good and I'm so blessed by your post!
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Comment by Midge Edmond on November 9, 2008 at 11:26pm -
Coeli,
That is beautiful. And about the relationship with your mother. We once had a pastor who would often say, "It is easier to steer a moving canoe, that a stopped one". Translated in this situation, your mother called (and answer to my prayer at least) and must be trying to open the doors of communication....Her communication may not be the right approach, but she is a "moving canoe" now. She just needs to be steered. And it sounds like you did some steering by speaking out and telling her your felelings! WOW, I hope you see the power of all that conversation.
Thanks for the scriptures. They are a blessing.
More later,
Midge
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