Saturday, June 19, 2010

100 Toes

I was amazed tonight by the realization that we are a family of one hundred toes. I'm feeling overwhelmedly thankful tonight for my wonderful husband and the eight lives God has entrusted to our care.

The Father has been steadily renewing my affection for my children lately. In the busy-ness and challenges of my pregnancy, I had gotten into a rut that found me not treasuring my Blessings. Or perhaps I wasn't treasuring them before the pregnancy and had not realized it. But my heart is being drawn back into communion with these precious lives God has given us, and I'm thankful.

Last Monday (June 7), I began a new phase of life that is helping to facilitate my desire to draw closer in heart with my children. The internet is now considered to be "off" to me during the day while Jonathan is gone to work. And this decision is helping me to change my life.

The first couple of days of this new habit brought the head-bowing realization that I would have to go slowly as I worked my way back into my children's daily lives. My pregnancy was quite debilatating physically, and I ended up spending most of my time in my room. My children became acustomed to me not being around very much. But we're changing that for the better, and while I still have a long ways to go (and always will, because that's the way growth works), I am thankful to find my relationships with my children growing and deepening.

The Father seems to be working on my heart in a lot of other areas right now, including toward my beloved man, but instead of typing more, I think I'll get off the computer and get back to my family. Tonight is Davey's birthday party and our traditional Friday night family late night. Fun times!

4 comments:

Laurie said...

Oh blessed toes and the wisdom of God! How often God softens our hearts and sharpens our minds as He draws us closer.

In the Mix said...

How wise you are. I only have two kiddos and I'm finding it has to be a conscience decision everyday to treasure them. I think the LORD has been nudging me away from computer time during the day also. I think I may be resisting too much, so I'm pretty sure I need to start obeying. Thanks for the reminder. It is encouraging.

Heather said...

I am challenged by you new decision about the computer...not sure if I can be that committed but am going to ponder giving that a try...at least for the summer....

....wonderful, precious toes...what a blessed gift our children truly are!

TAB said...

You challenge me. I am praying for you and your family.