Just had an incident in the kitchen with my 3 year old daughter. It was so poignant, I was nearly in tears. Had to share.
I was unloading the dishwasher, and my sweet little girl got tangled up in my legs and fell down. This is the conversation we had as she was crying on the kitchen floor.
Her-"Momma, I want someone to save me, I don't want to fall down."
Me-"Sometimes we're going to fall down, but that's ok, I'll help you get back up."
Ok, under normal circumstances, I wouldn't have thought twice about that conversation, but given my new reality, it really struck me. I would rather not have to deal with any of the hard trials this life has thrown my way. I'm human, and I'd rather just avoid them altogether. I want someone to swoop in and save me just before I hit the ground. But, that's not going to happen. This life is messy, and we WILL fall down, one way or another. I thank God I have people in my life, my husband included, who have been there to help me back up.
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I think how many times in the past 5 months I have "fallen down" trying to recover from his affairs. Sometimes I dint even have my arms out asking for help getting back up. It is amazing to feel the feeling of someone, some how helping get back on your feet. So greatful. My children have done it so many times just by being extra good when mommy just couldn't get dinner together, or couldn't get them to that practice. They have me some time to get back up.
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This post is so beautiful. I know this feeling of yours and your little ones. They are the very best part of me, my little ones. I love this post. It is so full of love. Both of you are feeling vulnerable for your children. But look how strong you both are!! They will learn by your example! How lucky they are and wonderful that you are!! Great Mom's nurture children make great spouses and children. It is the circle of life and we are all so lucky and honored to be good Mom's. My children are grown but are my best friends. They have been wonderful and I would not be here in one piece without their love and support. Hope you have a love filled day. Xx.
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