Woohoo, it has been 15,000 days since my birth (thanks, Mom & Dad!). What have I accomplished with this gift of life that has been granted me? My first reaction is so earthly "not enough!". But come on! The angel on my shoulder is whispering, "Ahem, who is that on your lap that you are nourishing whilst computering?" That's right... I've helped usher in six blessings to the planet! That is quite a feat! That means I was pregnant roughly 1,680days (240 weeks). I've nursed about 3,200 days. That does tend to be a lot of sacrificing! But my dear hubby has really sacrificed ~ we've been married for 7448 days (178,752 hours!) ~ over 20 years!
I was thinking about how fleeting time is...
My precious +Smiley only lived on the planet for 3921 days (560 weeks or 129 months or 10yrs 8 months). He accomplished so much during that short time frame. The most amazing feat? He brought us to Christ ~ through His blessed Mother, Mary. God sent that precious boy to us to teach us to focus our lives on Him and to rely on His Graces. Faith has been a beautiful gift!
The unyielding pridefulness that guided my life crumbled beneath me as I suffered through many humbling experiences. Today I am eternally grateful for God's wisdom in granting me those situations because they continue to shape me into a more godly woman. I seek holiness of which I cannot obtain through me.... rather the experiences He gifts me. The secular world calls it "no pain, no gain." The faithful know it is His way to draw us to Him. I appreciate the challenges He sends my way so that I may grow closer to Him and rely only on Him. He is very generous with His crosses because He wishes to bring us Home to Him when we complete our earthly mission.
+Smiley was entrusted to a very specific mission and was able to complete it in less than 130 months. Wow! Our Father knew how much that young man enjoyed being first so He helped him complete his mission in record time. Without that special child, I wouldn't have thought I needed God so much because I relied on my own 'wisdom' (ha!!). But how I was lacking! Thank you, Lord, for guiding me and letting me know how wonderful life can be under Your loving care. Although those holy 2by4s hurt like crazy when I get whacked upside the head, I get the epiphany ~ my "aha!"~ and rededicate my life to You.
My goal is to remember to ask God how He wants me to serve Him through my family.
What is your goal?
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