Gratefulness

My husband and I decided that our 5 year old daughter needed to learn what it means to be grateful. Even in our struggles financially, she has never missed a beat. She has been blessed to never feel it. People have gifted her with so much. Her room and playroom are filled with all the kiddy treasures and needed items a little girl could want.

Seriously, when I look around, there are only a few items that we have purchased ourselves. Yet all she does is talk about what more she wants. I know that's what kids do, but we are constantly telling her that there are so many kids that have much less than her. When she is on her worst behavior, we have made all the toys disappear temporarily and given away some permanently. Still, she just feels she's getting rid of the old so she can get all new things.

Well, I have found myself complaining lately. I planned on going back to work after Zoe (our new babygirl), but things didn't work out like I wanted. I thought Maddison, the 5 year old, would be able to go to school for free, but that did not work out either. These are a few of the things I have found myself somewhat "upset" about, neglecting the fact that I GET to spend more time with my girls and work from home.

I have been reading "Mommy devotionals" to keep myself sane (lol). Both of my devotionals today smacked me right in the face then came back for a backhand too. What was the subject? It was about being grateful and thankful no matter the season. I thought I was very grateful until I read the devotional that talked about a mom recovering from a surgery dealing with Leukemia and being grateful for every moment she has with her children. I just wept, and thought to myself, "Maybe my daughter is not grateful, because I am not being grateful at the moment."

I have an amazing husband and two healthy, beautiful girls! I GET to do ministry alongside my husband and watch him be the man I have prayed for him to be for years! I GET to work from home and homeschool my daughter, instilling Christian values that she wouldn't get in a public school. Although my life may not be perfect and we are still in the season of "toddler meltdowns" (dear Lord give me the patience), I have more to be grateful about than to complain about.

Mommyhood is hard work, don't be too tough on yourself, but remember to be grateful!

1 Thessalonians 5:18 "in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus."

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