8.There is a difference between “being responsible for” and “being in control of”. Due to our broken world and free-will, I cannot control all that Henley’s life will entail (#heartache). I cannot control how others will treat her or her choices. This worries me, because like all parents I want her to be as happy and as safe as possible. I have no real control over her, yet her father and I are 100% responsible for her (at this phase any way). All that I can control are my reactions to what life throws at me and I pray I can pass this realization on to Henley. I find comfort in this lack of control through faith. I know before Henley June was mine, she was God’s. I know that although her father and I love her with an unsurpassable love, God’s love surpasses ours. I know that God is at work for the good in her life regardless of her future choices, regardless of the broken world in which she lives. As one with “helicopter mom” tendencies, I am still grappling with this lesson. The good news is that since I have no real control over her choices, I can’t be blamed when she TPs her principle’s house in high school-right?!
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Beautifully written, friend! Wish I had known you were blogging… I so love reading your words. xoxo
Hey-thanks,Michelle :). I wrote under a different name to keep my ego in check,lol, until Henley was born. I then felt comfortable enough to be authentically me 🙂 I enjoy your heart full momma blog too !
I just found this on the GP Connect for this week and it was such a pleasant surprise to see your name pop up. Then I read this and was blown away by the way that God has drawn you deeper into your calling by becoming a mother. I miss you but am glad for the moments to connect with you through your blog. Love!
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