Moms

As I mentioned in an earlier blog post, my mother is living with us. She shares a room with our 13-year-old daughter. They get along well enough, but I know both of them want their own space.

I grew up in Texas and did not get to spend as much time with my grand parents as I would have liked. Growing up, it did not matter and I did not see this importance. But, now that I have children the idea of my children getting to know their own family is something I want to make sure happens. Not just my side of the family, but their father's as well. I am not that close with my husband's side of the family and they are not the "get-together" kind so my kids will just have to get to know my side.

I pray my children will see the benefits of the amount of time they get to spend with their grandmother. I know sometimes it feels like they have 2 moms. Although my kids tend to not always do what Mama Lynn says. I have told my mom that they don't really have to listen to her, just respect her. I will make sure they do the things they are supposed to do.

My mother cannot stand dirty clothes. So, she contributes to the household by doing laundry, which is just fine because I would rather scrub a toilet than do laundry. I have not used the washer or dryer in almost 4 months! I love my mother!

And, it's not just because she does our laundry! My mother is a great cook. She makes the best breads, biscuits, and cornbread. I am hoping to pass along some kitchen skills to my daughter! My mom helps in other ways but I am just glad she is healthy! She has lost some weight and is "healthier" now than she was when she lived alone. I know she'd rather have her own space (which is something we will try to take care of at a later date) but right now this is where I believe God has her and our family.

I believe that biblically, we should live as close to our family as possible. We don't live in tents or anything like nomads but as close as possible. My prayer is that my children will not wish to live very far from us when they grow up and have their own families. I don't want to shelter them too much or push them away.

Lord, I pray that I will be the best mother I can be. That I am able to teach my children to love You, worship You, and know Your Word by heart. I pray that I am the daughter You want me to be. That my mother will see that I love her even when I don't say it. I pray that Your will be done in all areas of my life. Lord, You have blessed me with health, shelter, and a Godly husband who leads our family in Your ways at home and as our pastor. Lord, help me to see my sins and to want to repent from them immediately. Lord, please bless my feeble attempts at this prayer. In Jesus' Name I pray, Amen!