Life Interrupted
Most homeschool moms dream of having a week, heck, a day, go as planned without any interruptions. I know I am not the only one. Unfortunately, life happens! Sometimes a sickness, an injury, a natural disaster, or someone in need will completely “mess up” your plans. At this time, we have a choice on how we see this “set back.” We can choose to say, “I have to _____,” or we can choose to have joy and say, “I get to _____.” I get to take care of my child. I get to have the opportunity to help someone or simply listen and pray with them. Having the right attitude and perspective is everything and an example for our children. If you know me, you have heard me say, “It could always be worse!”
At this moment, my youngest daughter has experienced a knee injury during Tumbling & Trampoline Team practice. We have had to take time out to see an orthopedic doctor, to take x-rays, to get an MRI only to find out that the MRI machine was down at the facility where we were referred, BUT praise God another facility not too far had an opening, and we took it. Praise God we have insurance. Praise God we live in an area where these imaging facilities are almost everywhere and praise God that the injury is not worse. Yes, she cannot practice nor participate in any sports for the next 3 weeks and will need physical therapy for the next 6 weeks, but that’s nothing! It could always be worse. I have a friend whose daughter has been recently diagnosed with a pretty serious autoimmune disease that will more than likely require some lifestyle changes. Another sweet friend reminded me today of how much worse this situation could be as she shared with me about a 13-year old girl who is having her leg amputated at the knee because of bone cancer. So, yes, it’s inconvenient for my daughter to be on crutches. Yes, it takes her longer to do everything. Yes, I have to help her with a lot of what she does during her daily activities which of course puts me even more “behind,” right? However, this is only for a little while, and we are not facing a more serious diagnosis and procedure.
As I reflect on my day today, I am most thankful for the many people praying for us on a daily basis and extremely thankful to be reminded of real-life examples of how this is only temporary. In the meantime, I will remember that God is good all the time and trust in His word because “We know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.” Today, I choose joy even though I am tired. Today, I choose to say, “I get to serve God by serving my child.”
What interruptions have you faced lately, or are you facing right now? I’d love for you to comment below, so I can pray for you.
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.” James 1:2-3
Friend, Thank you for speaking my language! This is where I am right now—well, where I am a lot, really. Just too busy for any other anything! But isn’t that exactly when God kindly reminds us not to be the kind of seed that falls on thorny soil, so when we hear the Word we won’t be distracted by the worries of this world and become fruitless. I admit I don’t like it, but I know I’m always better because of those “interruptions”. Thanks for the great postc!😊
I hear ya!
Amen Fabi! Perspective is Key! I am lover of planning. Great things can happen when you plan but I also have learned that we miss opportunities when we don’t allow our maker to be the head planner. Actually I have never thought about it but The Lord is a planner. He knows the future, the timing of things,his purpose and directions. And sometimes, well alot, I try to take on this role. Upset when things don’t “go my way” or stressed out if things need to be moved around when that was not was suppose to happen. This is an area in my life that I need to focus on letting go of “my perspective of things” and allowing The Lord to give me the eyes to see. Thank you friend for the reminder and your honesty
Thank you for reminding me the other day on how it could be worse!
I am living life’s interruptions right now with the flooding. I totally agree that as moms and wives it is easy to get bogged down with our lists and not realize how blessed we are to live in a country that we can do what we want with our children. I try to look at the positive in everything (good or bad) and pray that Gods plan will prevail., I want my life’s plan to be Gods plan and I don’t even know where we will end up after this flood mess but I am trusting the Lord will direct us where he wants us to be. Thankyou for reminding me to love every moment and it can always be worse. Enjoy every moment and give all the glory to God.
Angie, you are definitely in a hard situation right now. I’m so thankful you acted after the last flood and got flood insurance. I’m so thankful you guys were home when this happened, but most of all, I’m thankful for the amazing example you are when it comes to being in a hard situation. Your smile, your joy, your amazing attitude, and your love for Jesus is so inspiring to me. I’m so glad to have you in my life and call you friend.
Hey!.. loved reading your post just now, encouraging and a blessing.. just the words to describe my new found friend in you! Lately our life has been turned upside down it seems and I am overwhelmed almost daily especially in the mornings with so much to do and yet I feel like I can’t do any of it because I have to feed,dress,clean and teach the kids first haha.. the trick is just multi tasking, keeping a positive tone and remembering that this is life.. it’s supposed to be a mess because God is trying to teach us and grow us through the so called mess..😄 He is there and some of the biggest ways I’ve seen Him lately have just been in new opportunities for our children, new friends to love and in new “messes” to go through.
I was just telling my friend whose daughter has been diagnosed with the autoimmune disease that all these interruptions, messes, shattered dreams, are exactly that, shattered pieces that God picks up and puts them together for us, and in the end, a beautiful mosaic masterpiece is created with His hands and all our brokenness. I’m so glad God’s brought you into my life. I love your optimism and the smiles on your kids’ faces are priceless!!!
Great read! Great way to look at situations
I have to remind myself of that all the time. It’s not always easy, and it could always be worse.
Hey!.. loved reading your post just now, encouraging and a blessing.. just the words to describe my new found friend in you! Lately our life has been turned upside down it seems and I am overwhelmed almost daily especially in the mornings with so much to do and yet I feel like I can’t do any of it because I have to feed,dress,clean and teach the kids first haha.. the trick is just multi tasking, keeping a positive tone and remembering that this is life.. it’s supposed to be a mess because God is trying to teach us and grow us through the so called mess..😄 He is there and some of the biggest ways I’ve seen Him lately have just been in new opportunities for our children, new friends to love and in new “messes” to go through.
What a great reminder, Fabi! Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine something so scary and life-changing happening to one of my children! But God…He knew and went before it in more ways than I can explain! Since Claudia’s Type 1 diabetes diagnosis, I have seen Him change all of our family in so many ways! We are learning to lean on and rely on Him in ways we have never had to before! I’m so thankful for the means to be able to care for her because this disease can be so scary. No insulin means death for her! I know that sounds extreme, but it is the truth! God has continued to provide for us in that capacity, and I could not be more thankful! He does work everything for good for those that love Him! Thank you for that reminder!
You guys have had quite a few “interruptions” within the last 2 years! However, I have watched you go through these holding on to Jesus. Your faith and strength in Him is inspiring!!! So blessed to have you in my life.
You are so sweet! And I couldn’t agree more! So thankful to have you and your precious family in my family’s life! What a blessing y’all are to us!