Now that’s a loaded question! And that was the question I was asked this morning by my oldest daughter.
She has gotten a puppy named Greyson. And since she’s still living at home, that means we ALL have gotten a puppy named Greyson!
And it has absolutely been a team effort! We can’t imagine life without him but oh my is he a handful!
Going back to the question ~ did I ever tire of taking care of my children?
You’re asking a mom who has struggled with chronic fatigue??
Here is my answer:
I tired from the physical load it placed on my already tired body, and I tired of all the arguing and complaining and the physical and mental load that placed on my body, but I never tire of being a mother and being with my children, and molding and shaping their character to reflect Jesus, as I’m learning to do the same.
Never.
And if I had to do it all over again, I wouldn’t hesitate for a moment to have exactly my children at exactly the time I did, because it was God’s timing. It has been a faith walk and it has been worth every moment!
However…
I wish I had known when my children were young many of the techniques I know now. It would have eased the load and saved much anguish in the home.
When she asked me the question, I knew it was a perfect time to share two videos from Michelle Duggar that I have learned from and have been wanting to share.
Here’s the question I ask people when I show them the first video…
“As you watch this video, how long does it take until you start feeling anxious?”
My daughter said she started feeling anxious immediately!
When I first saw it, I started feeling stressed about 20 seconds into it. I can now watch the entire video without any stress and can marvel at how Mrs. Duggar manages to maintain that countenance all day, every day, for years. I know she isn’t perfect, but she is amazing! She truly has a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight (1 Pt 3:4). This video has helped me to stay calm and “go flat-line” when dealing with a difficult child.
The Duggars – Duggar Discipline Outtakes:
Michelle’s Take: Keeping Calm:
