There are many times I miss my Mom. This morning was one of them. I’m sure she could relate to how my morning was going because I’m sure she had many of them when I was 5. Oh what a morning! I wish I could apologize to you Mom!!
Trying to discipline a child out of love and not out of anger is not an easy thing to do when they know exactly how to push your buttons! Anger has never really been something I have struggled with in 35 years. But anger management has now been added to my morning prayer time.
I have had so many emotions while dealing with Sage lately. I get so angry with her and then feel so bad that I am angry. Sometimes as a parent it’s so easy to think they are doing things wrong just to annoy us. But in reality, our children have a sinful nature just like we do and I need to remember that it’s my job to teach her what God’s Word says about her behavior and then discipline her out of love, just like my Mom (and Dad) did with me.
Hi Jennifer,
Your update makes me ponder on the days when I was raising my 2 girls, now grown women. What an awesome task God has put before us, this raising of children.
I understand you missing your mom too as I miss mine. It’s nice to have a grandma to help on those overwhelming days.
I know you and Tom are great parents, teaching your girls about God. I’ll be praying for you as I remember well those exasberating days. Hang in there and continue to give it to the Lord.
Miss you,
Debbie
thank you for writing this. It’s been 4 years since I lost my mom and as I get older I realize how much patience, love and compassion she had. As I’m starting to experience a little more of what parenthood has for me in the future I sure do appreciate what a wonderful mother I had
-Karen
That is a very real struggle for me, too. I find such JOY, though, when I actually get it right! (hi friend-Traci (Carroll) from APU