Just when I was getting my feet under me, he said the dreaded words, “I’m going on a week-long business trip to London.” Like a punch in the gut, the wind knocked out of me. We were just starting to get beyond survival. We were just starting to laugh again. His announcement pushed me back down. Months of sleep deprivation add up. I can barely meet all ...
Daily Archives: April 30, 2012
My {in process} Story
Yes. Been there. It is so hard. Did I mention that my first post that started “Weary Mom” happened when my husband was in another country?
Oh girl, hang on! God will meet you right there, I promise!
Thanks friend for identifying with my challenge. Very interesting about Weary Mom. Love that picture of God meeting me right here.
I had years of young kids, husband not home until 11pm, doing split shift on looking after kids when i was working. You get through it and you learn to lean on friends, as family are all too far away to help. After 20 years of marriage, things are easier with kids welfare, but when the moods kick in with the teen I really wish he were home earlier. I don’t envy you coping with four kids when they turn teenage
Great post, Heather! I’ve been there, too. The difference, I only have ONE boy. I love your honesty and transparency. I love your heart for HIM and your love for others. I just love you, sweet friend!
You are an awesome mom to that sweet boy! looking forward to lunch!
Keep your head high and know that you are a blessing to ladies you don’t even know, women you have never met and may not meet this side of Heaven. You are”God Centered” even when you are weary and weak and I appreciate the humbleness in this post.
Thank you stevie for your words of encouragement.
Beautiful post. Ben was gone 10 days in a row in April and just mentioned another possible trip next week and my emotions completely matched yours (except my baby isn’t so new anymore so we’re getting a little more sleep around here!) Thank you for being so real, raw, and transparent while at the same time providing truth and solutions that glorify God – because my complaining sure doesn’t! Attempting to cling to Him and stay in His Word right beside you friend!
I knew you would understand friend. thank you for your constant encouragement.
Wow. It’s amazing how I resonate with you. Feeling low on so many things, completely weakened by exhaustion and discouragement at times (with 4 young boys, and 1 baby who doesn’t sleep well). And yes, especially when my husband is on call and not around much. Sometimes all I can pray is “Jesus, help me!” Yet, he does faithfully meet me right there. He shows that He has never left me and He is my strength. He restores my Joy as I seek to refocus myself back to HIs great love and mercy. I will pray for you. Thank you for this post.
We can do this Emily!! Such a short time of our lives. When 15 minutes feels like hours, I’m trying to focus on that fact. It will be over before I know it. Praying strength for you as well.
I have BEEN there…and AM there. literally…just with 3 boys, not 4. I know that drop of the heart so well with the annoucement of the next big travel schedule. I love how you are remembering what a blessing Bruce is….rather than being angry he’s going away. Such a good reminder for me…thank you:) I’ll most definitely be praying for you. Moment by praying moment my friend.
I am so happy to hear Bruce is such a wonderful dad! made me tear up:) You can do it through Christ, Heather! I find that if my attitude is right, it acutally is sometimes easier when Jason is not here…just because I am not so “distracted” talking to him and doing things for him also! I am more focussed on what I need to do.