I know. It has been months since I've blogged. I have had the best of intentions but I guess I've been a little preoccupied. Since October, we moved into a new house. I retired from my job of 8 years to be a stay at home mom. We have a new 3 month old baby. Oh, and Zane has taken a new job in West Virginia since his status at his job in Fort Worth changed to "inactive." Yes, I live as a single mom 3 out of 4 weeks. So in theory, I should blog about some or all of these events. Or at least brag on my darling baby boy.
But here is what I've been thinking on the last day or so. "There is no question that marriage (parenting) limits how much we can do but it multiplies what we can become." - Gary Thomas, Sacred Marriage. Parentheses mine. I've only read a portion of Gary's book. It's on the nightstand... in the guest room.
Hmmm. I am definitely limited in the ability to always do what I want when I want to. I am limited in spending money that of course grows on the tree in my backyard. I can easily come up with a list of other limitations since I have responsiblities as a wife and mom. But the GLORIOUS side of the limitation is the multiplication of what we/I can become. There are opportunities and classrooms daily for my heart to expand in godly character, loving and serving others. Maybe the key is to embrace the limitations. Not for the sake of being limited. But for the greater multiplication of Christ' life in me, in my marriage and in my family. I suspect that is one facet of the freedom for which Christ has set me free.
Now to finish that book.
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Oh look who has gotten back into the blogging world! I was just thinking last night how I hoped you would start writing all the cute little things that Jack is doing. Your page looks great BTW!
Welcome back to blogging, Stephanie! I love the look and I can't wait to read more!! :)
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