one step at a time
February 22, 2008 at 10:22 AM i think for the past 2-7 years of my life i've lived under the delusion that life would just be easy peasy, and that if something didn't come naturally that it just wasn't meant to be. my house should just be clean, my children obedient, my body slender, relationships smooth sailing. and it should all just happen, right? but instead of all of these things just happening, i've been overwhelmed and frustrated every day.
but life is teaching me and FINALLY i am ready to learn. i'm learning to take just one step at a time, even just a small step, and giving myself a gold star for the effort. and do you know what happens when you do this??? progress is made.
i started praying a few weeks ago that i would be able to find a nanny, someone to come in and help for a few hours each day, someone to give me the extra help that i so desperately need. just one more set of hands makes such a difference. i prayed diligently, every day, multiple times a day. and do you know what i got? all of the sudden it was like a fire got lit underneath me, more time was alloted to my day, i woke up from the slumber that was chaining me down to the couch, and i took a step. and then another. and pretty soon i was jogging along.
i realize that not every day will be a day for jogging. but i also realize that i can't sit and wait for life to happen to me. today i will stand.
so what steps are you ready to take?
i saw this quote on my friend's blog the other day and found it especially poignant for me right now: "My dear sisters, do not pray for tasks equal to your abilities, but pray for abilities equal to your tasks. Then the performance of your tasks will be no miracle, but you will be the miracle." President Thomas S. Monson of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
in addition i want to include some linky love. several weeks ago a sweet canadian gave me this sweet tag that i didn't have the gumption to pass along: 
the rules were simple, simply nominate those bloggers that make your day. i'd like to share some of my favorite recent posts, some that changed my life and some that just make me giggle. thank you ladies for being a part of my life!
um, that should be enough. even though there are more, many, many more.
Reader Comments (10)
I love that you used the word "gumption" and I love what you had to say. I've had many moments like that where the reality just hits you and it's pretty overwhelming and amazing all at the same time.
one step at a time...that is wise....i just think you should be proud of yourself being a mommy of little ones...you are amazing!
if i was closer, I would have picked up the little ons for an afternoon out....say once a week...so that you can have a whole afternoon to YOURself!!! xx
i like everything about this post,
and can really see/feel your sweet
spirit shining through.
you are a darling.
thank you for mentioning me
among such beauty-
wow!
i am honored.
much love to you,
friend....
mccabe x
thanks mama, you rock big.
hugs,
A
When faced with something overwhelming, I always think, "Even the longest journey begins with one step."
take care :)
Awesome post-- and I can so relate.
I dreamed last night that you visited my area and we took our crew of kids to the park for a picnic. Isn't that weird!? You plannin' a trip down yonder anytime soon? It might be too cold for a picnic. :-)
there you go...
makin' my day again!!!
here's to baby steps...
i'm walking them right alongside you...
and i'm grateful for the company...
because sometimes the slow progress drives me crazy!!!
xo
You know Jen, you are an inspiration. Baby steps are most definitely the way to go! I can't imagine trying to take giant steps everyday, my legs aren't that long and I would get tired too fast.
Thanks for the post, it's nice to have someone to relate to.
Love ya
I think that's a prayer I really should take to heart. I'm really glad you got the extra hours you need - I am going to pray for the same!
I found your blog through Sharon Batson. Beautiful blog!