Elizabeth Elliot used to say, “Children tie the mother’s feet.” -I’d like to add aging parents to that thought. I feel like I’m back at square one: constantly watching a wandering, curious. hungry, toddler, who needs help in the potty- only relaxing when they fall asleep! I’ve also come to realize that I still have a problem with “mom guilt.”
You know that unrealistic feeling of guilt for not getting to everyone’s need at the moment they need you? Mom’s are just one person and we can only do so much. Someone will draw the short stick, it’s inevitable. I remember that awful feeling of letting one of my kids down and praying daily it wouldn’t be my husband.
At this juncture, there are many who wait on me because of the new duties I have. I’m continually distracted and constantly running out in the middle of conversations. It’s very difficult to juggle family life and adhere to regular hours… my 24/7 work has come home.
As I sat in a hot bath tonight, soaking my soar back. I wondered why I can’t seem to get it all done? Then I laughed. How could any one person possibly do all we’ve been given?! Thank goodness there’s a whole village. God has asked and so He will enable us. I need to let go and let my feet be tied. Just do the job today, God has assigned me to do. Right here – guilt free. And trust He will use this strange and awkward time in the kid’s lives.
ForGlorySake! -Anna
