Ran across this recently and I've always
LOVED
it!
The time comes in every woman's life when her youngest goes
off to school ALL day. It's an amazing
time, 6-8 hours of peace at home, in one big chunk, everyday. During that time, the only dishes in the sink
are the ones you used, the only shoes accumulating by the door are the ones you
kicked off. Ahhhh! The peace and quiet it feels so good.
Sooner or later
those free hours begin to fill up, book groups, lunches with friends, a part
time or full time job, shopping, errands, new hobbies, pets, there's always something to fill those
newly discovered hours of freedom.
Mothers, don't miss this
opportunity to remain at the crossroads.
5 comments:
I liked being at the crossroads.
=)
LOVE that quote!
The first time I heard this phrase it spoke to my soul. I have tried to do it ever since. If I can not physically be at the crossroads when my children are coming and going I make sure they call me so they know I am there in spirit and love if nothing else.
This always has brought mixed feelings to me. I wasn't able to be at the crossroads and the guilt was sometimes overwhelming. But then as I have gotten older and seen muy kids become successful adults, I have lightened up on myself and acknowledged the hand of Heavenly Father at the crossroads when I could physically be there.
Great comments all!
In todays busy lifestyle it's difficult to be at the crossroads always for each child, frequently, amongst other obligations it is one child that takes us away as others are arriving home . . . but I always loved President Gordon B. Hinckley's thoughts about doing the best that you can do and letting Heavenly Father make up for the rest . . .
"You never know how much good you do."
Now, my dear sisters, that is the way with you. You are doing the best you can, and that best results in good to yourself and to others. Do not nag yourself with a sense of failure. Get on your knees and ask for the blessings of the Lord; then stand on your feet and do what you are asked to do. Then leave the matter in the hands of the Lord. You will discover that you have accomplished something beyond price."
Kristin
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