I am called by God to be a wife and mother and so I take that calling seriously. The love that I have inside for my children is such a deep love, one that can only come from the heart of God.
I knew it was real love when I even loved their cry, I even loved their poopy diapers.
In our travels I miss out on a lot of activities that once I would have enjoyed. I don't always get to kayak across the lake or down the river. I don't always get to four wheel for hours to a hidden meadow and spend time alone with my dear husband.
But, instead I get to climb the smaller boulders with my wee ones. I get the privilege to watch them when they splash in the water or hike down the shorter trail.
Reality is that I don't miss out on a thing, in fact, I have such a wonderful time when all my children and husband can do activities together.
We don't miss out on anything.
I still get to spend wonderful time with my hubby, maybe not on a weekend getaway, but in the morning when we sit outside the camper, reading our bibles together, sipping coffee as we sit at the base of a mountain or by a glimmering lake.
Put the kids to bed on time and dear Shae and I get to snuggle in bed, too exhausted to go anywhere, and watch a movie or read a book together.
No, I don't miss out on anything by giving up my rights or my "old" desires....I have gained a much better life, just like Jesus promised I would.
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| Sometimes on the trails, we are behind everyone else, but then we get to see the little things that the faster hikers miss. |
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| While Dad and Cody filled up the vehicles with gas, the younger ones and I checked out the huge tractor used to harvest wheat. |
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| We started this hike but the wee ones got too hot and tired, so we headed back to the van while the rest continued on. We played and had fun right at the van! |
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| The mountain was too high in elevation for the little ones, so we stayed and played at the water fall while the rest went up. It was a lot of fun. |
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| Hanging out with the little ones allows such sweet moments as this one. |
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| Josie wasn't too sure about feeding the deer. |
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| Taking time with my children brings such joy and special times I could not pay enough for. |
