Monday, January 26, 2009
Flexibility
With six kids life requires flexibility. Things don't always go as I plan them, in fact it's a rare occasion that things go even remotely like I plan them to. Let's face it with eight diffrent schedule plans, overlapping and being flexible are a must. I sometimes feel like I make it through the day only by the skin of my teeth, and feel like I do lots of things half-way. That old saying "do what you do and do it well" I think that person probably only had one or two things that they did. That saying has caused me some grief, because I can't say NO. If someone asks me to do something, saying No doesn't really register as an option. So, I wind up doing lots of things, but nothing perfectly or up to par. Then I get so down on myself for not being perfect at everything. Times like these require me to step back and realize that I have complete trust in my Father in Heaven. I know that he knows me and I know that he will give me only the challenges in life that I need to mold me and refine me and make me into who I need to be. I am so grateful that I understand, in part, his love for me. What I understand is: that he loves me no matter what and that I can't comprehend just how much He love me. That understanding though, helps me to see people in a diffrent light. It helps me to be more patient and tolerant and love them for who they are. It even helps me to do that with myself, on occassion.
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Melanie, you are amazing. How you go to school, do the birth center and are super mom to six kids is incredible! Congrats to Emma on her first steps:)
Melanie, It's funny to hear you say you don't feel like you do anything perfect or up to par. I have often brought you up in conversation as to how you seem to do everything perfect and so easy it seems. I guess you can never really see yourself the way others do. I truly find you amazing and look up to you a lot! By the way...Emma is a doll! Myah is getting close to walking as well....shouldn't our babies stay babies a little longer!
That is why you are still my friend. You tolerate me because heaven knows I am a horrible friend. I am so glad that you do tolerate me. I don't know what I would do without your friendship. It really does mean a lot to me. Another thing I for one have NEVER seen you do anything half way. Everything you do seems to be perfect and done with such ease. I am often in awe at all you do. I totally know how you feel though. I am constantly wondering why I can't do it all. I have friends who do everything so perfectly and i am always in a crazy mess. You all inspire me to be better. Thanks for you thoughts today. I too am glad that i know Heavenly Father loves me.
You may not do things 100% all of the time but you are one amazing woman. You do so much and because of that so many more people are able to see and feel your influence.
You are one of the most got-it-together girls I know. You've got a lot on your plate and you are loved in each of your capacities. What more could you want? You are out there learning new things and still being an awesome, fun mom...it's inspiring, seriously! Much love,
Britt
Melanie, you truly don't know your worth! I can not believe what an amzing women, mom, wife, friend, service oriented person I know! We do the best we can that's all he requires! You are doing the best you can and that's all we can ask. You are truly inspiring to all women. I know of no other who does all that you do with such ease. So thank you for your service, your inspiration, and your great love for Heavenly Father and others!
Why are we so hard on ourselves? Give yourself a break-it sounds like you do everything great especially with all that you have on your plate. Thanks for the great post.
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