Our 1/3 Teaching Mentor
I
can remember visiting my matron of honor after she had her first child. Her son was wearing a soft navy and white velour
onesie, had just taken a bath and smelled so fresh. I can recall holding her
Gerber baby in my arms when I glanced at my husband of 6 months with a “I want
one of these” look in my eyes. In my recollection Reid looked back with a confirming
response. He wanted one too! (Later I realized
it was more of a “we will have fun trying” kind of look.) But, he was willing
and it all seemed so romantic!
Now,
21 years later, I can honestly say in my opinion there is very little that is
romantic or glamorous about being a mom. I have often said, “God gave me children to
keep me humble and dependant on Him”.
Over these past 21 years I have learned how little I actually know about
raising children. It became clear that I needed other more experienced moms to
teach me innovative ways to care for my family and their ongoing needs. I have
learned that my three children are very different from each other and very
different from me and their father. I have realized that I don’t always enjoy
participating in the things that they are interested in and have recognized how
hard school is the second, third, and forth time around. I’ve had to discover new
systems to keep our family organized, budgets to keep stylish yet affordable cloths
on our backs, and culinary skills to feed 5 unique tastes. It has challenged my
sorority girl, would love to be a princess, it’s all about me attitude. But, through
it all God has been so good to provide and has been so gracious with me.
With
all of that said I want you to know I am thrilled to jump in as the MOPS 1/3
teaching mentor. My hope is to encourage and love on each of you as you
maneuver thru these exciting yet exhausting years.
This
month Reid and I celebrated 23 years of marriage. Our oldest child is now a JR.
in college, our second son just graduated from high school and our daughter is
driving and dating. I am still dependant on God for wisdom and direction and
God continues to provide and is still so gracious with me. I wouldn’t trade my
life with anyone and treasure the memories of watching my children grow up into
the men and woman they are today. I have come to the conclusion that being a
mom may not be the most glamorous job but it is definitely the most gratifying.
