Today was just another day in the life of being a mom. For the last six days my children have been struggling with sickness. It all began with Kehan on Thursday, by Sunday the other four were not feeling well either. So, today being the sixth day Kehan has been running a fever over and around 102 degrees I decided a trip to the doctor was in order. Prognosis is Strep Throat and a cold along for the ride. Poor child no wonder he has been so terrible crabby!
So my trip into town today consisted of a stop at the clinic, post office, and grocery store with four children. The favorite quote of the day when others happen to glance upon and count the number of children with me was "You have your hands full, don't you?" or some varient of the sort. I find this is said from two different perspectives most often and it is dependent on the age of the commentor. If, the comment is of the younger generation it is usually said out of disbelief or a "better you than me" perspective. Especially when they find out that yes there is one more child to make a total of five children. On the other hand if you are of a grander generation it is said from a joyous perspective often followed by, "You are so blessed" or another phrase of the same meaning. I find I am inclined to enjoy the comments from the grander generations more because yes I am very blessed.
The Lord has blessed my family greatly and we are forever indebted to Him!
So the post was inspired by this quote that was posted on Facebook.
Life affords no greater responsibility, no greater privilege, than the raising of the next generation. -C. Everet Koop, M.D.
So my goal is to ensure my children will look upon a young mother with many children and tell her how blessed she is because at the moment she may be feeling very overwhelmed and need a little reminder of how great a privilege God has bestowed upon her!
Better yet I hope my children are the ones with many children!
2 comments:
This is beautiful. Thank you!
What a sweet post. Blessed, indeed :)
~Carrie
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