There are seasons of rest and seasons of work. Odd as it may sound I feel like I'm enjoying a season a rest right now. Yes I'm homeschooling our 9 kids, managing a busy household, and keeping up with my husband yet it is not as it was a year ago.
My baby is now 13 months old. He sleeps through the night and takes good naps. I'm not pregnant or nursing. We are not in the middle of a move. And I don't have to juggle many activities. I don't need to set an alarm and I feel the freedom to take a nap if I need to, knowing that whatever it is will get done later.
I must say it's a nice time. This time last year was definitely a work season. My husband was states away and I was left with 9 kiddos, one of which was a newborn. I spent many early mornings praying a baby to sleep and cried many tears over our family being separated. I was packing, collecting boxes, and trying to keep the house spotless for showing. I was homeschooling, nursing, potty training, diaper changing, and still keeping up with a rigorous soccer season. Needless to say I didn't sleep much. I know how it feels to think it'll never end.
I look back and wonder how I did it. I'm on the other side and I'm glad it's over. I also know that it will not last forever...and I'm glad. Busy hands and a full plate keep life fun. I hope that when I'm weary from another work season I can look back and remember that it won't last forever. That I'll enjoy the work that needs to be done, praising God for including me, and trusting that the rest will soon follow.
"for He grants sleep to those He loves." Ps 127:2
My baby is now 13 months old. He sleeps through the night and takes good naps. I'm not pregnant or nursing. We are not in the middle of a move. And I don't have to juggle many activities. I don't need to set an alarm and I feel the freedom to take a nap if I need to, knowing that whatever it is will get done later.
I must say it's a nice time. This time last year was definitely a work season. My husband was states away and I was left with 9 kiddos, one of which was a newborn. I spent many early mornings praying a baby to sleep and cried many tears over our family being separated. I was packing, collecting boxes, and trying to keep the house spotless for showing. I was homeschooling, nursing, potty training, diaper changing, and still keeping up with a rigorous soccer season. Needless to say I didn't sleep much. I know how it feels to think it'll never end.
I look back and wonder how I did it. I'm on the other side and I'm glad it's over. I also know that it will not last forever...and I'm glad. Busy hands and a full plate keep life fun. I hope that when I'm weary from another work season I can look back and remember that it won't last forever. That I'll enjoy the work that needs to be done, praising God for including me, and trusting that the rest will soon follow.
"for He grants sleep to those He loves." Ps 127:2
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