tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1666167978564001598.post745057033461671245..comments2023-10-09T00:52:38.373-05:00Comments on Country Mouse Musings: A Hard SeasonRebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03446092330928911654noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1666167978564001598.post-30356305169790186552016-10-04T09:16:23.764-05:002016-10-04T09:16:23.764-05:00What an honest post, Rebecca! I appreciate your op...What an honest post, Rebecca! I appreciate your openness. I was in your shoes not so many years ago, with 3 children under 3. Saying it was "hard" is the understatement of the year. I, too, had people giving me their unsolicited advice. I dealt with alot of anger during that time, anger at myself, at my children, at everyone. I even dealt with depression, which also invited all manner of negative responses, including the accusation that if I were walking closely to the Lord, I wouldn't be depressed. Then, the guilt..oh, there was plenty of that too...always wondering if I was doing enough, spending enough time with this child or that one, etc.. Most days, I functioned in survival mode and had very little joy - if any. I called it "treading water" because I was very busy, but it seemed as if very little was accomplished. That's my bad news. :(<br />Now, my good news. :) You. Are. Doing. Great! This time WILL pass, even though that's so hard to imagine right now. Try not to get too caught up in the "advice" people are giving and if at all possible, distance yourself from as much negativity as you can. I did. And it really helped. <br />And I am so glad you are making time for yourself. That is SO important, even a few minutes aday can make a big difference in your perspective. Or maybe when your hubby gets home, he can take over for a short time and you can get more than a few minutes to do whatever you want.<br />I am praying for you, sister, and asking the Lord to strengthen you for each day. . I know He will richly bless your ministry in your home. <br />Much love and many prayers,<br />LisaLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273301456471935137noreply@blogger.com