#3 Fellow Moms
This is a bit tricky. I have found that sometimes when asking for advice from other moms, you may get answer that you aren't looking for or even some bad advice. I pick my advice carefully. I don't want to bring even more struggle into my mind so I am careful where I ask. Do you have a great friend that shares your same lifestyle? I know that if I am struggling in the area of housework, I shouldn't ask a mother who also struggles in this area. Or if I am struggling with my boys, I should go to a mom friend who also raises boys and not just a home full of girls. Does this make sense? This is something I have learned along the way. It brings me great joy to find others who are also in my same season of life.
I hope these thoughts have been somewhat of a blessing to you.
Blessings,
Stacy
3 comments:
Hello there! I do understand the difficulties that come inherent with parenting, and you said it so well - with each child there are differences in parenting. I found that to be so true in my own two children. While we teach our children basic principles in life, I found that ways to discipline, challenge, and encourage each child was different in method, but our principles always stayed the same. I found this a true line to guide our direction upon. I have found that sometimes the best support can be found in one area you didn't mention, your husband. Many times I would be at my wits end, not knowing what to do, and a quiet talk with my husband, and a simple word or two from him would almost always be the key to unlock the door I was facing. I absolutely agree with you that the WORD of God is our anchor and place to go for direction, focus, and wisdom. And yes, getting advice from other friends can be tricky, I agree. I had a dear old friend who had raised 10 children, and had seen it all. She once told me after I had shared some things with my children, to go and find someone worse off than me, and help them. That was her advice! Well, I tried it, and it was the most wise piece of advice I could have ever had. It seems when we take our minds off our problems, to help someone else, that does something with our focus, and the Lord always comes through to help us through it. Dear friend... treasure these moments with your children... someday they will just be memories... my kids are now in college, and it still amazes me how fast the time flew by. Hugs to you today!
I love this heart felt post, I am not sure how I miss this one?
There is a book for raising boys written by James Dodson title "bringing up boys".
My daughter is raising two boys, and she has read this book. Both you and your husband should read this.
I struggle with housework from time to time, not sure why I do? All I know to do is take it all to the Lord in prayer and share your heart with your husband as well.
Hugs
Teresa
Oh yes, I love your new blog look *- (wink)
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