Comments on: Summer’s End

By: Diane

Diane — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 19:12:19 +0000

I’ve been thinking about this for the past couple of days, and after reading your post, it shows me how much of the old nature I still have. We started our home school last Monday, and I worked hard, as did the girls for several hours Monday through Thursday. I was very busy on Friday also, and planned school for this week on Saturday. Yesterday I baked cookies with my younger daughter, while my older daughter was gone, and I told my daughter that after we baked cookies, I was taking a break. I was wiped out from being so busy, but your post brought to my mind once again, that it’s not about *me* and what *I* think I might need. It’s all about HIM, and serving my family.

Thanks for your post, although I was a little bummed out…..you visited my old stomping grounds. I grew up half of my life in San Diego. (Oh okay, it was half of my childhood, hehe).

By: Christina

Christina — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 03:36:37 +0000

Yeah, what Dale said. But I would like to add that this is true for singles as well !!!!

By: Dale

Dale — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 06:20:42 +0000

Okay – I know that I am the only the second male to post a response so far to your post – but I will not be silenced! Christa, this is an incredible blog! If Christians, male and female alike, were to comprehend more consistently that they are fulfilling God giving roles (as husbands, wives, fathers, mothers) then I certainly would have a lot less action in the counseling room. Thank you for your keen insights and your transparency. It was a great reminder to us all that when we are fulfilling our roles, it isn’t a job…it’s a gift from God.

By: Lisa writes...

Lisa writes... — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 01:18:29 +0000

With you, I am!

Motherhood is my calling and my privilege and not a burden and a punishment…

I too find myself occasionally indulging in the sense of entitlement. Thanks for the reminder to do all things–ALL THINGS–in the name of Jesus; it is He that I serve!

By: Shawna

Shawna — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 21:54:19 +0000

I’m just in awe of the simple and yet fore-head slappin’ truths that you are able to point out in your journey as a mom and wife and most importantly, daughter of the King. Thank you for sharing what He is teaching you and for allowing us to be sharpened by your walk. He has gifted you in so many ways and Cami and I were talking again about great an example you have been to both of us. To have watched you guys through the rough parts of your start here in SoCal and to see your faithfulness and ability to “do it” has been inspiring and something we both want to emulate. Thanks, Girl!

By: Ben

Ben — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 21:16:05 +0000

Sis, I loved the distinction you made between a role and a job. I’m glad to hear you guys had a great time.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 16:10:52 +0000

I’m with you! As a new mom, these are great reminders for me. I’m so thankful that God gives us His Word and other believers to help us live this life as we ought – for Him and not ourselves.

By: Alicia

Alicia — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 16:03:07 +0000

I am right there with you, sis! How wonderful that God enlightens you about these truths so you can turn around and empart them to others; especially to those who need to hear them, like me =)

By: Veronica

Veronica — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 15:50:14 +0000

Jason gave me a “day off” on Monday – something he initiated and planned. It was totally unexpected, and, I thought, very sweet. While it was nice to have some “me” time, it was strange, and I was quite aware that it was a totally undeserved act of my husband’s love for me – not something I was/am entitled to…
I loved how you said:
“As moms we do daily exert a lot of physical energy, but this never justifies selfishness or demanding things we think we are then entitled to. Being women doesn’t put us in a special class who is allowed to be selfish at times because we do a certain kind of work.”
I hear so many women echoing that line of reasoning, and it makes me wonder wonder, if that is our mentality as moms – one of self-focused entitlement – what are we really teaching our kids?

By: Chiara Hawley

Chiara Hawley — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 14:17:34 +0000

I’m writing this great post as I am groggy from lack of sleep from tending to a still sick Carter! (You probably read the crying Carter post–Saying thankful for those “bad” days). Thank you for reminding me that, though we definitely have trials in our role and times that are harder than others, it is not a job of sacrifice but a blessing to fulfill a role to serve our Heavenly Father. Being able to love God through being a mommy and wife puts a whole new joy into my tired body.
Ryan and I took Carter to those Embassy Suites in San Diego last spring. We LOVED it! We plan to go back. He thought the elevators were better than anything he’d ever seen! He was a little young for the koi back then, but I’m sure he’d see them now! I’m glad you guys had such a fun time together as a family. Though the vacations aren’t nearly as physically restful, you are right that they remind you that life does not revolve around us and our entitlement gets put into a better perspective–BUT how easily we can switch our entitlement onto our children–that’s a whole different post. : )