Having been challenged by Kirsten's recent blog, I've decided to post my own reality check.
1. Smartie and I have a lot of conflict, most of it stemming from being so similar.
2. Sweetie and I have a lot of conflict, most of it stemming from being so different.
3. Despite losing a lot of weight in the last few months, I still hate my body. In fact, I cried about it (again!) just the other day.
4. I have a very painful case of endometriosis. It's more under control now than it has been for a long time, but at its worst I've been in so much pain I can barely walk for 14 days/month. Not a great situation for raising children.
2 comments:
thanks for being so transparent Jen . . .
for all your conflict . . I still think you're an amazing mom. I think the conflict just makes you normal. : )
and I don't know if this will help at all - but in periods where I have really struggled with my body, what has been helpful is taking my thoughts down a pattern of thanking God for what it can do: the strength of muscles, endurance for walking (RUNNING!!!!) . ...it may seem so elementary but sometimes it helps me step outside of what I see and into considering the miraculous of its creation.
I've often struggled with the thought of "praising God for I am fearfully and wonderfully made . . ." because I haven't always felt that. But when I step outside of that and consider how He allowsand enables me to use it, I can sit with that truth more easily. But I've been there. . .if anything I've learned that sometimes it's just hanging on until the feelings go away. : )
Glad you joined in and I appreciate the honesty. I agree with Amber, you rock as a mommy!!! In fact the other day I had a milk production question and you were the first person I thought to call (still on my list of things to do). I have also taken your advice on strong willed discipline and it has really helped, so thank you!
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