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I had a revelation the other day, andi t has offered me a perspective that I didn’t have before.
My kids are growing up.
Now, I know I have said this before, but the revelation I got was awesome to me.
I suddenly realized that this is the first time in almost 23 years, that I have no little ones that I must keep my eyes on every minute. My youngest child is now old enough to go out to play with his older brothers, and I don’t have to supervise every moment. They can ride their bikes, play ball, and roller blade, with me checking on them every once in a while, rather than me having to be out there with them all the time.
For a long time I would get sad about not having little ones anymore.
Now, I am feeling the freedom that having older kids offers- and I LIKE IT!
I am beginning to really look forward to seeing what God has in store for me and my family, with this new freedom.
My perspective has changed, and my vision is beginning to clear from the busyness of being a mom of little ones.
My sights are becoming set on this new phase of life.
I know things are constantly changing, and that life is full of new things, but being here has never been before….and I want to make it count.
Being the mom of many is such a blessing.
As they grow up, I am enjoying each step along the way.
Now that they are all over 6, I am enjoying a freedom that has not been since I became a mom, a freedom that is different than before I became a mom, a freedom to still be needed, but also have time for other things in life.
Being mom is wonderful. I love it and wouldn’t trade it for anything.
Being a mom who has had the best makes it even better.
Once a mom, always a mom…..even when they grow up. (but free to also be the other parts of me).


Posted in General on June 3rd, 2009

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