Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Monday, April 5, 2010
Me
"I think I can, I think I can, I think I can." These little words, shared in the classic children's book, The Little Engine That Could (by Watty Piper)have become very prominent in my life lately. These words, afterall, are the reason why I don't just fall apart some days due to everything that rests on my plate.
I am a mom.
Whether I was ready for it or not, I am a mom. I adore Marin and I couldn't possibly imagine my life without her. She brings so much joy into our home and I relish in the days that I have the awesome privilage of spending time with her.
But... I'm tired. Exhausted really. I find myself aching for just a few more minutes of sleep in the morning before my daughter turns from laughter to a faint cry in her crib ready to begin the day. And I have gone from kissing my husband goodbye in the morning to a very tired wave from the bedroom, begging him not to creep any closer in fear of our wood floors making just enough noise to wake our sleeping beauty.
I am a Wife.
I love being a wife, and not just any wife, Matt's wife. He is the love of my life and I am a better woman for it. But, it's exhausting. The worrying, the pleasing, the longing for more time together, the list goes on. Being a good wife to an amazing husband is a large bucket to fill.
I am an Event Specialist
I used to be an event coordinator and all of a sudden I've turned into a specialist! You can't imagine the new responsibility I have due to my job title. I mean, when you're a coordinator it seems there might be room for a mistake or two, after all, you're only a coordinator! A specialist, on the other hand, means you are the master of your craft. The art of knowing it all and the pressure in living up to a title; it's enough to make anyone crack!
I am a Christian
I love my Lord. I cherish the time in my life when I made the decision to follow Him and to love Him with my whole heart. But even loving the Lord as much as I do comes with its challenges. Loveing Him, means constantly trying to do the right thing, praying hard and sharing my love for Him with others; it's a hard discipline to follow and a chosen path that never ends.
I am: A dreamer, a do-gooder, a perfectionist, a writer, a crafter, a believer, a worrier, a student, a teacher, a lover, a fighter, a gardner, a critic, a friend, a sister, a daughter, a grand-daughter, an all-around country girl.
I am Mandy.
While some critics would contend that The Little Engine That Could is a metaphor for the American Dream, I believe it's a simple reminder to keep doing what I do, because it matters. I matter. We all do.
I am a mom.
Whether I was ready for it or not, I am a mom. I adore Marin and I couldn't possibly imagine my life without her. She brings so much joy into our home and I relish in the days that I have the awesome privilage of spending time with her.
But... I'm tired. Exhausted really. I find myself aching for just a few more minutes of sleep in the morning before my daughter turns from laughter to a faint cry in her crib ready to begin the day. And I have gone from kissing my husband goodbye in the morning to a very tired wave from the bedroom, begging him not to creep any closer in fear of our wood floors making just enough noise to wake our sleeping beauty.
I am a Wife.
I love being a wife, and not just any wife, Matt's wife. He is the love of my life and I am a better woman for it. But, it's exhausting. The worrying, the pleasing, the longing for more time together, the list goes on. Being a good wife to an amazing husband is a large bucket to fill.
I am an Event Specialist
I used to be an event coordinator and all of a sudden I've turned into a specialist! You can't imagine the new responsibility I have due to my job title. I mean, when you're a coordinator it seems there might be room for a mistake or two, after all, you're only a coordinator! A specialist, on the other hand, means you are the master of your craft. The art of knowing it all and the pressure in living up to a title; it's enough to make anyone crack!
I am a Christian
I love my Lord. I cherish the time in my life when I made the decision to follow Him and to love Him with my whole heart. But even loving the Lord as much as I do comes with its challenges. Loveing Him, means constantly trying to do the right thing, praying hard and sharing my love for Him with others; it's a hard discipline to follow and a chosen path that never ends.
I am: A dreamer, a do-gooder, a perfectionist, a writer, a crafter, a believer, a worrier, a student, a teacher, a lover, a fighter, a gardner, a critic, a friend, a sister, a daughter, a grand-daughter, an all-around country girl.
I am Mandy.
While some critics would contend that The Little Engine That Could is a metaphor for the American Dream, I believe it's a simple reminder to keep doing what I do, because it matters. I matter. We all do.
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