Well... we all survived thrived. The first day of school is over, lunches are packed for tomorrow, kids are tucked in bed, and I am ready to turn in for the night.
I would be lying if I said I wasn't tired. And yet somehow I feel like I do not have permission to say that. Afterall, I signed up for my life-- 14 kids and all.
Still, life is what it is at the moment and at the moment, I am tired.
That is a fact.
So right now I am pretending that my Mom just told me I better get to bed and get some rest because tomorrow is a big day.
Smiling.
Everyday is a big day around here.
Don't worry about me, I will be alright. My mind is just racing with the news we have brewing, and my emotions are up and down at least
One moment I am
happy.
sad.
excited.
worried.
back to happy.
then back to excited.
overwhelmed.
tired.
happy.
thrilled.
feeling blessed.
happy.
tired.
overwhelmed.
So thankful that my husband is right there with me.
So thankful that we are not doing this alone. God is our anchor in the midst of all of this "temporary" chaos.
I can't wait till I am ready to be only joyful about our blessing and give the rest to God. Truly, we are blessed and I need to just get my act together and dwell on the positive of it all. Because in this world, things could be alot worse.
And they are not.
27 comments:
Oh Christine
You are doing a wonderful job there! I think it's fine for a mother of 14 to admit to being tired (in fact normal). So what is this big news??
Hope you have a great weekend & enjoy your precious family
Renata:)
Don't ever apologize or feel guilty about saying youre tired. my goodness, I'm tired with ONE at home! Matters not if you chose the life or it was "thrust upon you", as Shakespeare might say.
You deserve to share when you're tired, so we can take a moment to tell you we love you and are thinking of you!
Okay, the suspense is killing me. What's the big news?! It isn't...
I'm tired ALOT, and just have 3 left at home. :)
So, what is the new blessing????
It is ok to say you are tired. I only have three, but the constant tantrums from one wears me out. May God give you super mom strength to do the things you need to.
Your blog is a blessing to me so thank you for posting even when you are tired.
I know what you mean. Occasionally, I'll want to say I'm tired, or "I wish I didn't have to".... go pick up a child, or go buy something for school, or make lunch, whatever....and I just know someone will look at me askance. As if to say, "Well, you wouldn't HAVE to if you hadn't....." Choose the path of adoption and you'll get a completely different reaction than you do when you have biological children.
are you expecting?
Wow... we could just take your post and paste in our blog and that's exactly what we've felt this week.
Brent (Abby's Dad)
www.riggsfamilyblog.com
Please share the news! My guess is you are expecting...could it be!?
It is completely ok to admit you are tired! I am a mom of a 6 month old and I get tired! And I prayed for, wanted, and planned for her...just as you did with your 14!
Been thinking about you lots, and wondering how you were doing. I honestly can't imagine how you do it. My two are totally wearing me out right now! Rest, rest, rest... and know that our Father will give you what you need to get through each day.
We were listening to Family Force Five yesterday (William & Daniel both LOVE Love Addict now, thanks Caleb!!) and it made me think of you. Had so much fun hanging on together, wish we could do it more often.
Jenn
I am intrigued
also I'm blogging for Dmitriy (other angels boy - from your boys orphanage)
http://ajourneywithoutsight.blogspot.com/
Mindy (Long time lurker)
Being a mom is tiring, own it girl!! I can't wait to hear about your newest blessing!!
You are very evasive Christine :)
You will feel less tired if you TELL US :) just kidding.
Big hugs and hope you get lots of rest!
Holly from Purpose Driven Family
Are you going back for Luda and Luba??
You forgot inspiring, which you are, nonetheless it is still ok to be tired and complain about it!
I am tired too and only have 9. It's okay. We are human after all. :)
Okay....enough with the mystery posts. Don't do this to us. We are your loyal readers. Don't torture us like this. LOL
Hey Christine,
How's it going? I have talked to u before about spina bifida. I have a 2 year old daughter with spina bifida. However, I knew u have adopted some children. I don't know where this came from, but I have having thoughts of adopting, but looked into international and domestic, all way too expensive for me. So, Looking in to the foster to adopt route, yes, the kids can be given back to their parents, but I think I can handle that. So I hope. Anyways, I didn't know if u have ever adopted thru dss or have u only adopted from Russia. I know this is totally off topic of your post, lol! Just wondering about your experience with adoption. Take care, hope u all are doing well. I will friend request u on facebook so i can email u and u can email me.
Jennifer
Yep. This news is pretty big. Christine will reveal it when she feels the time is right. But yeah. This one's a doozy and let's just say that all involved will sincerely appreciate any prayers and support you can offer. So don't badger her over it. She's got to keep you all on edge with suspense and anticipation ;-)
Love you all
-Cousin Matt and Jen
Yep. This news is pretty big. Christine will reveal it when she feels the time is right. But yeah. This one's a doozy and let's just say that all involved will sincerely appreciate any prayers and support you can offer. So don't badger her over it. She's got to keep you all on edge with suspense and anticipation ;-)
Love you all
-Cousin Matt and Jen
Maybe some older girls from the orphanage coming for a visit or to join your family permanently? Crazy sounding, I know, but I could just tell from your posts while in Russia that your heart was with those girls. Hoping your news is revealed soon!! We're all on the edge of our seats here!
Ok...you are killing us!
Tired? I think you're allowed.
Tell us about the new news!!
Moving maybe? Don't make us wait too long! Hope you got a good nights rest last night!
Moving maybe? Don't make us wait too long! Hope you got a good nights rest last night!
*Moving to Ukraine...your whole family :-)
*Bringing home the 2 girls that were always hanging off your arms (Luba and Luda??) It was obvious that you REALLY cared for them, and they for you. I know you would take all kids if you could :-)
*moving to a different state, but you would really miss Matt and Jen..and the rest of your family. So that's probably not the case. Ukraine, yes. Different state, I would say no.
*A mission trip to Ukraine
*Homeschooling...(now you are laughing, I know)
*Fostering??
Whatever it is, it sounds exciting. And I know you wouldn't consider it, if it wasn't right for your family. You and Jon are an awesome team!
Hi Christine,
Thank you for always sharing your beautiful heart.
May you please email me? jenn.dugas@gmail.com I am just hoping you can pass on a few words of wisdom.
Thanks Jen Dugas (patient4girl)FRUA
Okay. I'm gonna offer my quess!
I think A: You're pregnant!
B: You're moving!
or C: You're going to host Luba and Luda when they come on a student visa!
Or D: You're gonna become a facilitator.
Anyway, glad you admitted you get tired. That means you're normal and not Super Woman, that God's called you to do this and He probably will call some more normal people to allow Him to do extraordinary things with us. Hope you get your rest. Take care.
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