Some thoughts on Motherhood

Being a mother was and is my all time dream, but I am not going to lie, I often struggle finding joy in it! I don't feel bad saying this because I have conferred with all my close friends and this is a common feeling among mothers! I am trying to do better and have been inspired by a book called "Daughters of God: Scriptural Portraits," by S. Michael Wilcox. Proverbs 31 is awesome! I didn't realize (or remember) that is is loaded with the good stuff! You know it, the one about the virtuous woman, her worth far above that of rubies. There are many virtues that a virtuous women possesses. "She worketh willingly with her hands and  . . . her candle goeth not out." (Proverbs 31:13,18). Motherhood is hard and dang it we just have to dig in and accept that and keep at it! A virtuous woman is wise and kind, "She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness." (Proverbs 31:26). Quoting from Michael Wilcox, "Her word is law, but it is obeyed because it is kind, not angry, threatening, or nagging. Her word is followed because it is wise." Wow, what an amazing thing to aspire to, to have our kids follow our words because they are kind and wise. I hate raising my voice at Geddy, but I find when I LOWER my voice and say please, he often responds better and does not REACT with growling dinosaur noises. I want my children to call me "blessed" (Proverbs 31:28) and say, "thou excellest them all." (Proverbs 31:29). I have felt inspired and want to do better!