i thought about this yesterday, because mondays in our house is laundry day. my children throughout the day are constantly asking me to play, read a book, color, or watch a movie with them when they aren't at school. my usual response to them is "mommy needs to get this done first." i feel like i am in a constant tornado some days.
women are notorious multi-taskers, worriers, and are over-achievers. men, don't seem to have this. i am in awe of my husband when i think about this. he sets a goal for the day at his job, and rarely thinks about anything other than that. even when he is at home he thinks about the one chore that needs to be done and if he doesn't get it done it's no big deal. actually, this is one of our biggest arguments. i think that he should be getting everything done in one day and he takes the time to actually smell the roses.
i am in awe of working mothers and single mothers. these women usually are doing triple duty. not only are they caring for their homes they seem to feel like they have to take care of everything else. what i want to know is who made the rule that we have to do it all. if you do, could please give her a stern talking to.
after being diagnosed with MS i had to change my way of thinking. don't get me wrong, i'm still constantly thinking about what needs to be done. when i have a relapse, the whole time i am thinking about what isn't getting done, instead of thinking about getting better. it took me a long time to accept help from others during this time, but now i have a dear friend that takes care of all of that for me so i don't have to think about it. my family and friends come together to take care of those everyday needs.
remember the days ladies when neighbors, family or friends actually helped one another? i don't remember this in my lifetime, because until i got sick i didn't have that. when we began going to church and meeting fellow christians i was overwhelmed with the generosity of others. i'm still overwhelmed with it each time someone needs help. GOD told us to help others that were in need, not just those that are going through a hard time financially, or are sick, but all individuals. why can't we let go of our pride and ask for help? all you have to do is ask!
instead of doing the 15 things that you have on your list today, maybe just do 10. you are not a failure if you don't get it all done.
"as JESUS and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named martha opened her home to him. she had a sister called mary, who sat at the LORD's feet listening to what HE said. but martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. she came to HIM and asked, LORD don't you care that my sister has left me to do all the work by myself? tell her to help me. martha, martha the LORD answered, you are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed. mary has chosen what is better and it will not be taken away from her." luke 10:38-42
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