MOM!

Don't you feel awful when your kids are sick?  I wish I could take their pain and misery for them.  My youngest has had a stomach virus for the past 2 days and is still feeling bad.  Moms you know the sound of the Cry, it differs from all other cries.  The Cry when you know to grab the trash can.  Why is it at night the fever goes up and all the other yucky stuff ( I won't describe) all gets worse?  I guess God gives us moms extra stamina to withstand the sleepless nights and days as well.  My son needs me to just be with him.  I put my wants aside and just sit or lay beside him and hug him if he needs me to.  Sometimes I joke that my kids are very needy, and they are, they need me, their Mom.  That's why we are Moms.  If not for them then we wouldn't be Mom.  The stumbling to the bathroom with them (I don't even think  my eyes are open at times) , then the sound, you know the sound, of throw up hitting the floor ( I still panic when I here the water running in the bathroom at night).  Cody thinks I'm crazy!  Maybe so, I wasn't before I was a Mom.  Last year, both of the boys had a terrible stomach virus at the same time.  I didn't think I would ever catch up on sleep after that.  It was like a nightmare!!  Billy was so sick he hardly woke up to throw up, then right back to sleep while I was left, not really awake myself, cleaning up only to it starting all over again as soon as my head hit the pillow.  I stay at home so I take care of all of the kid stuff so Dad can get rested for work the next day.  I'm thankful I don't have to worry about calling in sick and feeling guilty.  I am sooo thankful to my husband for working sooo hard to make it all happen this way.  I have never been one to be able to handle the responsibility of both home and kids and husband and working outside of the home.  I have nearly had a nervous break down when I have tried.  For some reason I just don't handle all of it at all.  My hat goes off to those of you who do all of it!!  You totally Rock!!
I Believe in You! You are an Awesome MOM! Let's keep up all the hard work, it will all be worth it soon.


God Bless You,


Shari (MOB)
 

Guidance for the Young

Today I am reading from Proverbs 3: 1-6,  My son, do not forget my law, but let your heart keep my commands; for length of days and long life and peace they will add to you.  Let not mercy and truth forsake you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart, and so find favor and high esteem in the sight of God and man.  Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.  
Direct (Hebrew  yashar, lit. " to make smooth, straight, right"). includes the idea of removing obstacles that are in the way.  God will straighten the stressful paths.  He does not say when or how; He just promises that He will. The passages list commands in the odd -numbered verses and the blessings in the even-numbered verses.  Wisdom and obedience bring longevity and exemplary reputation.  Three actions are required on our part: "trust" God, "lean not" to our own understanding, and "acknowledge" His leadership.  God responds with His action, which is to "direct".
The whole chapter is very valuable, but I won't list the whole thing, even though it's worth the time to read.  The New Strong-Willed Child, The New Strong-Willed Child Workbook, I always said my children would make James Dobson cry.  What do you do when your children are stronger willed than you?  Believe me mine are!  But I love them!  I am thankful they are not weak, but strong.  I will be honest, I have been know to remind my children that if they want to live a long life, then God says to obey his commands.  I must listen to these words myself!  I seem to always want to remind others of what God says like it doesn't pertain to me, Oh, but I need to hear His words more than anyone!  
Proverbs is my favorite book in the Bible, it's so full of such valuable information and instructions.  Probably what I pray for more than anything, except safety, is wisdom.  
I am faithfully waiting for it, believe me I'm not that wise at all.  It seems like I make the most unwise choices of anyone around.  
Lord, Help us today to make wise choices.  I pray for parents and children to have wisdom beyond their years.  Bless us and keep us and make your face to shine upon us.  We Praise You and Love You.  In Jesus' name, Amen.


May You Make Wise Choices Today,


Shari  (MOB)