Winter in Summer
One of the things I say to myself the most (especially when I had a ton of young kids all at once) was, "Its only a season." It helped me to remember that the sleepless nights wouldn't last forever. The teething and the whining and the being needed every second wouldn't last for ever. The tough spot in our marriage, wouldn't last for ever. The stressful moments don't last. The long cold winter, it doesn't last for ever. You just have to weather them out and find the beauty in them while you do. But it also helps me to remember, that the cute baby snuggles, the new born smell, the nap time bliss, it won't last forever. The big kids who still call me mommy and hold my hand, that doesn't last forever. I must enjoy the spring and summer while its here as well! A few of my friends and I are reading through the bible in chronological order. We started in January and we are currently in 1 Samuel. To be honest I have found myself not connecting with th