Comments on: Life Is A Beast

By: Skyblue Mom

Skyblue Mom — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 04:31:58 +0000

Isn’t it amazing how by blessing us with parenthood our Heavenly Father teaches us the most about Him and ourselves? My oldest introduced me to the God who gives beyond what we can ask or imagine. My middle child revels in the role and teaches me joy as she bursts at the seams expressing her individuality. My youngest teaches me what happens when I trust Him and pray for Gods will not mine. I am blown away as my heart grows and I begin the fathom how truly endless His love is because I am overflowing with more love than my own very limited heart can hold.

By: Sandy Cooper

Sandy Cooper — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:08:11 +0000

A beautiful truth, beautifully articulated. Thank you for this post.

Sandy Cooper
http://www.godspeakstoday.blogspot.com

By: Laurie Ann

Laurie Ann — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:29:19 +0000

Totally understand the frustration and I think your wisdom is awesome. Great post! Came to visit by way of Lysa TerKeurst’s blog. Will definitely be back!

By: Cindy

Cindy — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:11:08 +0000

I really enjoyed this. Note to self

By: Bethanne

Bethanne — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:17:19 +0000

I have the same struggle with both my boys (both in swimming lessons and in life). It’s hard to understand that this is my child, yet he doesnt always do things as I would. It is also neat to see them doing things that I cant (ie. my oldest is taking guitar lessons – I cant play the kazoo).
I guess our families are like the body of Christ – each with their own personality and purpose. Good word!! Thank you!

By: Sally

Sally — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:44:02 +0000

I was just like Sean when I was a kid taking swimming lessons (aggravated my mother no end, because she was a fearless child with 2 brothers to keep up with just like you.) Well, I had 2 older brothers and an older sister, but it didn’t make me want to try any harder…I always resisted learning new things and approached everything with caution. I am 46 now, and I am STILL that way (now it drives my husband crazy…)

Sean will learn to swim in his own time (I eventually did) and you are a wise Mom for realizing that pushing him too much will not help.

By: cyn

cyn — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 03:10:11 +0000

Letting go and letting them do things in their own unique way are two totally different things in my book. Not easy.

By: Dee from Tennessee

Dee from Tennessee — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 02:37:14 +0000

You have such wise readers ( oh, but not including myself..goodness how that must have sounded!)…anyway, I love reading their responses.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 02:16:01 +0000

Great post and great reminder. I can already tell my almost 2 y.o. is a “no fear” kind of guy. I’m more like Sean, so I’m learning as well, just lessons like chilling out.

By: Expat Mum

Expat Mum — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 02:02:48 +0000

It’s almost like potty training – you have to let them do it at their own pace. My middle one was like this and I decided not to do the swimming lessons until he was confortable. It worked and he’s now a great swimmer, spending most of the time doing handstands with his feet sticking up out of the water. He was 7 before he could swim which is late by current standards, but he now loves it.