The Long Obedience of Motherhood
The Long Obedience of Motherhood
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“Faithfulness is a long obedience in the same direction.”
“Faithfulness is a long obedience in the same direction.”
My first serious boss, at my first serious job, used to repeat it over and over. It was a mantra to try new approaches, to work harder, to get the job done. A few years later, when I was now the serious boss, I used to say the same thing to my team, expecting creativity,…
“Momma, I need you to turn off the air conditioner,” my son said as we drove to his appointment. “OK, but why?” I asked, thinking about the 95 degree heat that was sure to make us a sweaty mess, in about three minutes, without the air on. “Because I am eating something crunchy,” he answered,…
“I think I want to go too,” he said, as his brother finished putting on his costume. My husband and I locked eyes, and then tried to stay cool. “I think you should at least try it,” I said, holding my breath a little. “One of us will bring you home if it turns out…
Before we were 100% sure of my son’s diagnoses, but were pretty sure they were coming, I stumbled upon Life Rearranged. It has nothing to do with autism. It does have everything to do with a momma’s heart for her child and family, no matter what their needs and requirements. So reading it felt familiar,…
Every week, I receive a report showing the top searches that drive traffic to my blog. Every week, I cringe. At the very top of the list, for the last year or so, the top search is always some variation of this – “Spoiled child with autism” “Spoiled dyslexic child” “Spoiled child in special ed…
I love Beth Woolsey. LOVE her. She is the author of a blog called “Five Kids Is A Lot Of Kids“ and is by far, the most honest mom I have found on the internet. She writes with optimism and grace, with a whole lot of reality thrown in. So, when she asked if she…
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Right there with you. Hugs to you, sweet friend. XOXO
Hugs right back. Big ones. The ones that squeeze. 🙂
Hugs for you
And I am on the same path, thank you for this post
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I can so relate ro this blog. Meltdowns wear everyone out. Our son, 6’4 & 20 yrs old has had them bad enough and violent enough that we’ve had to call the sheriff’s department. They are so understanding and talk him down, they’ve taken him to the ER twice which is the only way for him to get to a psychiatric hospital for help. It was a blessing in disguise. So, so hard for this mama bear. I’ve cried, I’ve wailed, Ive pleaded with God. Right now, he is so full of anxiety. Camp is not working out so well, he’s overwhelmed, too much stimulation and it’s hard not to worry. I’m praying for answers, alternatives because being at home all day, every day is not an option, he needs the structure and does not comply when at home. So here we are in the “gap” 18-21 where the options are incredibly slim and we have no respite. Even the good days are a challenge. I feel that the only people who “get it” are the ones living it like we are. Its hard to be on FB and see all the pics of others vacations they take. Our last vacation was 5 or 6 yrs ago…Disney World….he had a full blown meltdown at the “happiest place on earth”. God is good, I know He is, if not for our faith and trust in Him, we would never make it. God bless you and your sweet family. Thank you for sharing, it means more than you know….Do you know the song by Plumb “How many times”