Me? I'll be in Irving, TX, at the WholeHearted Mother Conference. It's a couple of days away from home and the kids where I'll think about, pray about, and generally obsess on my home and kids.
Honestly, I'm a little afraid. Isn't that weird? I've been to WHM Conferences before, and I've been blessed and challenged by Sally Clarkson's writing over the years. I am kind of scared that I'm fixing to get whapped between the eyes with all the ways I'm bottoming out as a wife, mother, homemaker, Christian, human...
I've been disappointed in myself lately, and I feel acutely aware of some things that must not stay the same. I hope to get some measure of encouragement this weekend and not come away feeling like I've had a hundred lashes with a wet noodle. I doesn't help that more than anything else, I just want to bail on the whole thing and stay home. The friend that originally suggested that we go together went on to recruit a some of her other friends (ladies I know casually), and so I feel entirely superfluous and I just want to stay home.
It occurred to me that it could be the enemy trying to keep me from being just where I need to be and getting exactly what I need from the Lord and from fellowship with other moms. Or maybe I'm having one of my rare acute attacks of good sense and I just need to back out and let the other gals go and have a good time.
Man, I hope nobody clicked over here looking for funny.
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I don't know what you should do, but I'm more and more just wanting to stay home!
I just read yesterday's post about the guy who died and nobody noticed. I read that in the paper and COULD NOT believe it! What a sad commentary on us.
I then read about your lost watch. Oh, I can so relate! My sweetie has given me nice pen sets - they disappear. He gives me lovely pendant necklaces on beautiful chains - I break them and they just disappear! Now I've lost my prescription sunglasses - the first pair of good sunglasses I've ever owned. What made me think I could hang onto expensive sunglasses when I can't keep a $10 pair from Target from disappearing???
I love your profile picture - did you ever get to play Annie when you were a kid?
BTW, Kevin and I have finished our Chapter 3's on our journey through addictions. Stop by when you have a minute (or more).
I hope you have a great time! I love Sally Clarkson and began reading her stuff when I was looking into HSing. (Sarah at In the Midst turned me on to her). Anyway, have a great time!!
I usually find that the times I forge ahead to do these things that I thought -- at some point -- I should do, I'm tremendously blessed.
GO TO THE CONFERENCE already! And enjoy just being you for a few days. And if YOU don't go, I'll die my hair and get a perm to stand in for you. ;)
If they beat you with a wet noodle, ask for some marinara to go with it!
I confess I was lookin' for a good time, but I sympathize with you. I get all fired up about conferences and stuff until the time comes, and then I re-think everything. Yes, I think you're right; it could very well be our Enemy trying to keep you down. I'm sorry you're conflicted.
I hope you are at the conference!
It's easy to come away being beatup. That's because we are always trying to do it perfect or at least better. Try to listen for the things that you are doing or have done, in addition to the improvements that can be made. That way there is a balance. Always room for improvement, but doing a good job.
Well, now I'm wondering what the exciting conclusion was...Did you go? Was it great? ;D
I have news! We have a healthy Mom and a gorgeous baby boy! Stop by my blog to check out the pictures and details when you get a chance.
And thank you so much for your prayers on their behalf. God is truly great! And sovereign. :-)
Crap. I missed one. DUH!!!!
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