Friday, January 8, 2010

Lessons Learned: Being Fully Present

I've always been a planner.  I like to know when things are going to happen, how they are going to happen, etc.  But a lot of that changed when I was put on bed rest in my pregnancy with Thomas.  Knowing that everyday he was in the womb would serve him well in the world helped me to try to take one day at a time.  I had to for the sake of my own sanity!  And now that almost a year has gone by since his birth, I realize that this is a lesson I'm still learning daily.  The time truly flies by even though everyone warns you of that when the baby comes, and I've really tried to soak in each moment as much as possible.

While our family set-up lends itself to my being the primary 'calendar-keeper' and puts me more in charge of making plans, keeping track of appointments, birthdays, Church group commitments, and so forth, I'm much more open to what needs to happen in the unplanned present moment.  Being a mom really dictates that I be flexible, open to change, and able to adapt in a second's notice.  And praise God for this vocation that has helped me to grow in that regard!

Here's a photo of the little teacher himself...just for fun.




And wouldn't you know it!  As I was writing this post, our plans for the afternoon completely changed.  God is funny :).

2 comments:

  1. I have had to learn to become much more flexible as well, but so has Brandon. No more just picking up to do things- Brayden dictates our schedule now!

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  2. My dear , read the blog -Meditation from the Cardinal Nest - by Ruth !
    http://meditationsfromthecardinalsnest.blogspot.com
    At January 7 post ,you will see one amazing story about one amazing sister .She`s looking for founds to feed some hungryes childrens .
    I just thinking how i can realy help !??
    I pray that Joy For All will minister to it's visitors
    and will encourage and bless everyone in some way.
    We can identify with the disciples. At times, we have
    a tendency to focus on the things that are going on around us instead of the One that is in control of all things. When that happens, reality may seem overwhelming, and the problems appear unsolvable. However, we must realize to be fearful
    is to lack faith in God and in His provision for us. True faith focuses on God, not on the things that are happening.
    Psalm 139:11-12
    If I say, surely the darkness shall fall on me,
    Even the night shall be light about me.
    Indeed, the darkness shall not hide
    from You, but the night shines as the day,
    the darkness and the light are both
    a like to You.
    in Jesus love >> Kelly

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