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Hold on . . .

I’ve been trying to teach the boys how to memorize Scripture verses by themselves . . . Finally this morning we had some good successes!!! . . . . Why is it that there is such a difficult road leading to success? . . . I’ve been trying to get them to do this for about a year, I guess (off and on,  ya know :) )

And this afternoon right after lunch we had a major, major failure in remembering lessons on how to treat animals kindly . . . I mean we are not talking one or two or even three year olds, but almost seven and eight year olds!!!

Does God ever feel like it’s useless? . . . What He’s trying to teach me? . . . Does He ever wonder and think “Oh, she’ll never get it!!  Look at this . . . again . . . over and over, she’s failed at this test . . . .

I admit, I wonder sometimes . . . Will my children ever learn . . . Like HOW OFTEN DO I HAVE TO TELL\SHOW THEM?!  Whether it’s clearing off the table chores or keeping their room clean or being kind to animals or remembering to come ask “Is there anything else I can do for you, Mama?  before they run off to play. . .

“Life is easy when you’re up on the mountain” . . . but when you’re down in the valley trying to train up six children . . .ya gotta hold on to FAITH . . .

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4 Responses to “Hold on . . .”

  1. Julia Eby Says:
    June 22nd, 2009 at 1:48 pm

    Hi Aimee-
    I happened along your website I guess from hopping around…. it was so nice to see your family and think about you again – not sure if you remember me or not. Sounds like you are in the thick of mothering! Some days I remind myself that I am living my dream. I am convinced there is no better place to be:)
    Julia Eby (Spoonire)

  2. Aimee Says:
    June 22nd, 2009 at 2:04 pm

    Sure, I remember! :) Wow, time flies! . . . How are ya? I’ll email ya . . .

  3. Joy Says:
    June 22nd, 2009 at 8:54 pm

    God bless you with grace for the ‘moment’!

  4. Jean Stauffer Says:
    June 24th, 2009 at 7:20 pm

    Bless you, Aimee. Faith definitely is the evidence of things not seen as yet.

    Mistreatment of animals – reminds me of a true story about Anthony. We were spending the morning at my friend Grace’s house when Anthony was around 4 years old. I found out later that Anthony and Grace’s son had KILLED several baby ducklings. When I talked with him about it, his excuse was, “Well, the baby ducks are lucky. They got to go to heaven before we did.”

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