Over this last weekend I have been awakened to the way I view my role in my extended family. I know I have always struggled with being spoiled and wanting things my way (probably a result of being the youngest - ha ha). Someone pointed out to me that sacrifice is a huge part of family life. So this caused a 360 evaluation of myself.
Evaluator: ME!
In conclusion I will admit that because of school and work I have been conditioned to the fact that I miss family functions and events due to lack of time, but my life is beginning to take a different course and I realize now as I am preparing to be a mother sometime in the near future, that my sisters and my mother (and my dad and brother too) are going to be very important to me as I learn from their experiences with motherhood. I will be graduating in just four short weeks and school will no longer hinder my evenings. I have made it a goal to be in active contact with my sisters to be ready to help with the kids and have more opportunities to learn from them.
Also, my "family" now consists of RICK AND ME!! I am trying so hard to develop Christlike attributes so that Rick and I can live happily together. I want to be the kind of person that he is excited to come home to. Where I can offer love and support as his time is SO limited because he is experiencing what I have for the last 6 years: lots of school and work. I know what it is like to be in that position so I need to be understanding of his needs and wants.
Just a few of my goals to help me keep sight of what is most important:
-STUDY, not read, the scriptures daily
-More personal communication in my daily prayers
-Seek for opportunities to serve and be a support to others
-Remember my weaknesses and areas of improvement to be humble and teachable
Common sense, right? True! . . . but so easily forgotten!
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
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Alexis I am so glad you found my blog. You look absolutely beautiful!! I love your wedding pictures! I am glad we can stay in touch!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your help with the kids yesterday! It's always nice to be remembered, especially since I am usually the one doing the helping and I am grateful that someone else noticed that sometimes I need help myself. I think we have a wonderful extended family!
ReplyDeleteThat's sweet. I know what it's like though to be wrapped up in yourself and your own busy life because that's what I do always. It always seems like "me me me. I'm the most busy one! No one knows!" but honestly, come to think of it, I'm sure that those that are mothers are the busiest of all! (Did that make sense? :) Thanks...a good reminder.
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