When I was growing up I often saw my mother making lists of everything she had accomplished throughout the day. As a child I thought it was silly, but now as an adult and mother of 6 I get it!
We often feel like we are not worth much unless we volunteer 5 days a week, have a "major" calling in our church, or serve hundreds of hours a year, or even have a career. I can't tell you how many times I have said to myself, "I would do that too but I can't, I am a mom instead." It is so easy to fall into the trap of "I just do this" or "I can only do that." Just a few weeks ago I was in such a trap. I was so down on myself feeling like I don't accomplish anything because I "have to" do the laundry or I "have to" get groceries, etc. I felt like my agency was stripped from me. Thanks to my AWESOME husband, I was given a new direction. He reminded me that we ALWAYS have a choice. The choice may be between changing a dirty diaper or wiping vomit off the floor, but it is a choice! I CHOSE to be a mother, and everything that goes with it. Because of this choice I am blessed beyond recognition. He helped me understand that if I viewed my life this way, I would feel free! I believe his exact words were, "As soon as you take charge of your actions you will feel such liberation." And he was absolutely right! It has opened a new world for me!
I wanted to create a place where I can share the ups and downs of my new found freedom. I function best by sharing, whether its good or bad. I have a lot of hopes and dreams. Until recently I felt those things were out of reach.. but they are aren't! I can do it, and you can too!
