Luke turned 5 months old on Saturday... We were up at my parents house in Paris. He still continues to amaze us at just how easy-going and fun he is. Daddy kept saying that he was such a good baby-- and he really is... We are blessed.
We spent half the fourth with my parents and half with Scott's Dad's side. It was nice. Luke is not too thrilled with the noise of firecrackers yet! He continued to keep a happy face as he was passed around all afternoon-- smiling at everyone. What a great kid!
Sunday morning I was blessed to be a part of a panel of women at church. Each of us represented a different stage of life-- I was the "young mother" stage, I guess-- although I'm not that young anymore! It was so interesting to listen as each of us talked about the changes and challenges that come with each new stage. I am so desperate to make the most of each second I have with Luke because I know he will grow up so fast-- but it was neat to hear from moms who have already raised their children and to listen to how wonderful it still is for them to be involved in their children's lives. I am at a real spiritual crossroad as well... just trying to figure out how and where God can use a stay-at-home mom. I truly believe that He is going to present me with an amazing opportunity when He is ready. Until then, Scott and I are staying active in two small group Bible studies. I will probably start another Bible study for the stay-at-home set this fall, too.
Another thing that has been pulling at me is to establish a better relationship between the girls my age at church and the women who are farther down the road-- whether that is just a life stage or many life stages ahead. I think that is so important. It is so easy to devote all your time and energy to your own peer group-- and that is important-- but having mentors is vital on the spiritual journey-- Otherwise it can be like the blind leading the blind at times.
Yesterday was nice-- Scott was off. We piddled around the house and watched Spiderman-- Yes we are movie losers. We never see anything when it comes out anymore. We are proud Netflix members-- meaning we get the movies in and then still have them 5 months later! We just aren't big movie people in general.
Our next big projects are revamping the office and tackling the design and decorating of the Bonus Room. We don't even use it now, but we realize it is prime space-- especially for entertaining or as a play room for Luke.
Last night we put Luke down at 6:30 and he didn't wake until 7:30 this morning-- 13 hours later! He must be going through a growth spurt! He is such a good sleeper!
Thank you, Lord for my sweet, sleeping, smiling baby boy!
Tuesday, July 06, 2004
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Amy,
I read this post with great interest, especially the part where you discussed being at a spiritual crossroads. I want to encourage you not to underestimate God's ability to use you right now IN the role of stay-home-mom. Even though Luke is so young, you can begin to establish traditions with your family that will be in place throughout Luke's growing-up -- decisions you make about how to spend your time now, making those traditions, could likely impact your family for many generations to come. The things I have in mind here -- family holidays/celebrations, bamily prayer time, family bible study time, regular family outings. These things may not seem BIG, but there is no way to know the influence they may carry.
Another thing -- don't forget how powerfully God is using you in ZOEworship. You are a vital part of that ministry -- and you know that God is using that to impact thousands -- maybe more, numerically and spiritually, than you will ever know.
All that to say -- God IS using you, right now. Step back and look at the bigger picture (I know that's hard to do when you're stuck in the middle of so many mundane, necessary tasks.) Hope this doesn't sound preachy -- these are just all things I wrestle with, myself, so thought I'd share some of my own discoveries made through similar struggles.
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