This is not news to most people, but it has taken me almost 9 years to get it. It is a good thing that I have such a wonderful and encouraging hubby.
Peter took a class with our company called, Intentional Living. The gist of the course was to live and work and focus where your God given talents are. Hmmm? Kind of hard to apply... for me at least.
I have SOOOO many areas to improve, why not focus on bettering those areas? I cannot live a pie in the sky life and only focus on what I am good at, right.
Then through a series of events, it hit me. I can apply myself to the tasks at hand through my strengths- with more success.
I am creative, but not very skilled or artistic. But creativity is one of my talents. I can think of outside the box solutions-- sometimes WAY outside! Sometimes it is not useful and it gets me in trouble because it means that I think in a different way. BUT it is a strength.
I also LOVE beauty, like most humans.
I LOVE delighting my children!
I HATE mopping and laundry!
Ah, do you see where I am going? Housework is creating beauty! Mopping and housework are part of creating a beautiful home for my children to grow up in and remember fondly.
For some reason, this makes me smile. I am CREATING beauty when I vacuum, pick up toys, redress Sierra for the fifth time today, label school materials, or set the table! It gives me greater purpose and satisfaction.
It is not just work to do because I have to, it is a service to my family- to see Weston's eyes light up because we work on a project together or have a "party" dinner, or to tuck Sierra in just the way she likes and snuggle her, to help Peter be who he needs to be and wants to be and to honor him with tidy beautiful things.
I feel as though I am growing now. Maybe this is why people love their 30's. Knowing who they are and WHY they do things and not caring as much what others think.
3 comments:
I totally get it!! I think when I look at chores and things through my children's eyes it gives such a different spin on things. I want them to remember a home of fun, creativity, outdoor play, cooking, eating together, clean up our spaces. I want them to remember their mother laying on the couch with them, snuggling, comforting, watching cartoons, making cookies....etc. In my opinion, it is primarily the mother's duty to create the home, the memories, the day to day special things and special moments.
Another revelation for me...God did not create John to be a mother...or any man for that matter. Sounds like a no-brainer, but I have had moments of anger when I feel like I'm the only one waking up early, etc. But, if I look at it as a privilege versus an annoyance...boy, does it change my attitude. (usually) :) ha!
Glad you're growing and that we can grow together.
My beautiful daughters. How I am I so blessed with you both? Grace and more Grace.
Thank you both for reminding me that my chores to be done is a blessing to your Dad and when you come over and to my 4 beautiful grandchildren.
I love you girls! Your children are so blessed to have you as their Mommies!
Thank you Lord for my beautiful family.
Love you all as big as everything!
I love this post, Becca, because I need to remember all the things you pointed out. Also, I really need to dust, mop, vacuum, do laundry, clean windows...and I don't want to. :-)
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