Overwhelmed Thoughts . . .
Yesterday there was too much bickering, and unkindness amongst our children in their play . . . so today we have prescribed all work, no play. Sometimes I despair of them ever learning . . .
With five little ones, one can almost go crazy, teaching, training and disciplining them cause it’s a non-stop job!!! At times I just want to dig a hole and crawl in it . . . I want to hide . . . I know it’s good for us living in the middle of “Staufferville” (having Grandma and Grandpa and two Aunties all around as we live between their house and Grandpa’s shop and share the same garden and some yard) but at times I just wish they couldn’t SEE everything that goes on here.
We are grateful with the help they’ve given as we can’t be everywhere at once . . .
Sometimes I’d just like to ask God, why. Why does the burden of the discipline fall on us mothers . . . Dad’s are at work most the day . . . and then are tired when they come home and have lots to do . . .
Sometimes I just wonder . . . maybe we shouldn’t have had so many children this close . . . It defiantly would be easier, would it not? If I only had two or three that would be about half the questions and spankings and lectures and scoldings . . .
“Here my cry, O God; Attend unto my prayer
From the end of the earth I will cry to You.
When ny heart is overwhelmed: Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
For You have been a shelter for me and a strong tower from the enemy.
I will abide in Your tabernacle forever.
I will trust in the shelter of Your wings . . .” Psalm 61
Does anyone else ever face this? . . .
May 23rd, 2007 at 4:39 pm
Hey Aimee,
Yes, it’s Shana. But from good old VA again. We moved last Aug. Annette is planning on getting married in July. She’s a nurse and works at RMH in Harrisonburg. And in answer to your “Does anyone else ever face this” question, YES! And I only have 2. Really only 1 that requires discipline at present, and I sometimes despair of ever turning her into a child that obeys the first time. I do know that God’s grace is sufficient, and that since He blessed you with 5 children, He will give you the grace and strength to raise them. Will be praying for you.
May 23rd, 2007 at 5:21 pm
Thanks, Shana!
Where are you guys attending church, may I ask? and Annette?
I know His grace is sufficient, He’s proved that in the past . . . it’s just that I’ve got to cling to it with all my might! . . . but at times as Peter on the water, I look away . . .
May 23rd, 2007 at 5:50 pm
I have plenty of weak moments myself. Some days you just can’t hardly go anymore. I have to tell myself I’m thankful I have a husband that comes home as soon as he can, so many don’t. Keep pressing on–I’m thankful for you that you have grandparents close. No one could take care of all the needs of a family of 5 little ones without some help!!!
May 24th, 2007 at 12:09 am
Hello! I don’t know you but came across your site.. I had 5 children under age6 3 of them were under 20 month..(twins) I now have 6 children ages 12,10,7,6,6,& 19 month. I Understand TOTALLY I have been there and still am on days like today,Sigh! I know I didn’t disciplint like I should have cause I simply got SO Sick of it and now I regret that. what is very interesting I also sing that song alot and have put it to memory.. I just want to encourage you it does get better, It is awsome seeing my children have siblings to play and work with, and I am finding out its nice to have so many helpers.Have a blessed day!
May 24th, 2007 at 3:03 pm
A bit of encouragement for you… I’m sure the proverbs 31 women had moments like these. ? Just keep on keeping on. You will be blessed later in life for all your disciplining and training…your children will rise up and bless you! You may even look back wishing for some challenges. I believe there are many challenges in having a lot of children close, but claim the verses happy is the man/woman who has is quiver full. I’ve seen many situations that do not have very many children and children are not trained “better”. We can teach are children responsibility in helping with the younger…. but yes it take MUCH sacrifice on our part as mother. Try to live one moment at a time and enjoy the happy moment of serving your family….God will give you the grace….if he gives you the children. These are your hard years I’m sure. Thinking and praying for you. Michelle
May 24th, 2007 at 3:29 pm
Prayers are appreciated more than anything!!! Thanks too your your words . . . you always seem to say JUST WHAT I NEED to hear . . .
You are a dear friend!!! – Happy early birthday!!! – Aimee
May 24th, 2007 at 9:09 pm
Aimee,
God bless you!!
If you ever have time to read……I’ve been reading Denny Kenaston’s book “The Pursuit of Godly Seed” again. It is such an inspiration to me…….children are pricless treasures from God and they are the only thing we can take with us into eternity…….I know you know all that. I love to dream of our family when they are young people all on fire for God……what a blessing and rich reward for all our investment! Lord Willing! It keeps me going through many hard, busy times…and yes, I’ve had those days too.
Love to you and yours,
Ginny
May 25th, 2007 at 4:51 pm
We go to Stasburg. Annette goes to Calvary. Also, I agree very much with Michelle’s comments. I was just thanking the Lord that you have 5 children. I’m blessed to see young families where the parents love God and each other. It’s sad that so many children now a days have neither of those securities. One of my struggles has been to understand why so many people in the world have children and don’t want them or care for them, while others who want children and would love and care for them can’t have any. So I’m glad to see 5 children that are loved and trained in the ways of God. I’m not sure if that makes any sense. I can’t seem to get down what I’m thinking.
May 29th, 2007 at 12:08 pm
Well, a lot of good things have been said. I’ll just add that I’m praying for you too. The Lord will sustain you. I have “those days” with 2. I can only imagine compounding it to 5.