Yesterday was a good day! We had lots of talking, lots of kisses and smiles, a good "sunshine" nap at the water pad with a pretty sun-dress on, and little technical accomplishment but LOTS of play!
Today was a hard day; we had lots of screaming, lots of pouting, and tears that wouldn't stop. Thank heaven for pretty little hands to soothe when nothing else works.
I had a similar day about a month ago. I came down with mastitis--it hit like a rock when Steve was away at an Elder's Quorum meeting. Maya was having the hardest night she has ever had since birth. I was shivering, aching, and texting my husband for relief. Maya was screaming, inconsolable, and too tender and new to lay down helplessly. I bounced her and prayed for strength--still...no relief, and the strength seemed to be leaving my body at a speedy pace. Finally, Steve arrived and quickly hopped into the shower--intending to be a savior for me and my Maya. But...as soon as he was about to come to my aide, Maya shut her delicate eyes, peace swept through her body, and she drifted off to sleep. I felt impressed to know that....sometimes the Lord simply asks us to endure...yes, He is there, but there are simply some things we must suffer through alone to understand...to believe...to know...to grow. This was one of those kinda nights....helping me to understand that one of those kinda nights can further help us understand one of those kinda moments in life. For as of late....sometimes we have been asked to just endure...and someday we will understand...as we have believed, grown to know, and gained strength.
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Beautiful pictures of mommy and baby!
I agree. those pictures are lovely. I wish you could take my pictures with each of my kids, and Tim too.
I can relate all to well! I teared up reading this, but it has given me a little boost! Thank You!
Thanks for your encouraging words. It's a great reminder. I like how you said the Lord is there but asks us to endure on our own for a moment. It's hard to admit anything good is happening when you're in the midst of it! But it is.
I can't wait for you to be moved and settled, and for peace and calm to come your way!
I loved this post, endurance is not one of my strong suits and I swear the Lord is determined to make it a strength of mine. I love upliftment and encouragement to keep enduring.
these kind of days seem to come around too often, but then I guess how would we ever truly appreciate the good days...or even the not so good days...without the hard ones. You are such a wonderful mother, your children are lucky to have you for theirs! Keep your chin up girl-the sun will come out again tomorrow!!!! Love you guys!
I love those pictures! You are such a beautiful person inside and out. Thank you for your words of truth. It is always so nice for me to read what you or Steve have to say as it is so well spoken. You teach so many just by the way you live your life. Thanks you! I don't know if you know how much your day to day life is a blessing to ours/others.
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