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I love the
honesty that shows up on the posts of Parakaleo. Just moms trying to sort this “mom” thing
out. It is often reflected within the
posts of how we get into a routine with our parenting. Each day seems like the last. We even can find ourselves having a little
pity party and licking our wounds about what “isn’t” or equally disheartening
about what “is.”
I have been reminded of the analogy of our
oldest as she was waiting for her proposal from her Prince Charming. Our son in law had come to both my husband
and I individually and asked permission to marry our firstborn. However, he is a planner and had to get all
the circumstances just right.
Michelle got ready every day thinking with
each meeting of her boyfriend, she might come home with a beautiful ring,
representing his love and commitment to their lives together. As one day ran into the next, Michelle got
anxious and disappointed. She came home
day after day disheartened that Cole had not proposed.
I have the honor as her mom to hear exactly
what she was mulling over. She would say
things like, “maybe he doesn’t really love me” or “if he can’t make up his
mind, maybe we should break up.” My
responses had to be casual and yet try to get her to see she didn’t know the
whole picture.
As I have shared their story you know she
and Cole did get engaged and married.
The point is this…the diamond ring was
coming!
As we parent we may feel like nothing is
changing. The children continue to argue, the bills stack up, you are spending
more time in the pediatrician’s office than you do in the park. You are making meals, taxing kids…
Can I encourage you moms with this thought…The
Diamond is coming! It may seem “late” or
you may question “His” love. Don’t give up!
Don’t break up! Don’t even question His love!
The Diamond is coming!
Galatians 6: 9
So let’s not allow ourselves to get fatigued doing good. At
the right time we will harvest a good crop if we don’t give up, or quit.
(The Message)
