In times of sorrow or struggle–this too shall pass. When our oldest was nine months old, I was still walking the floor with him every night as he screamed in pain. I remember thinking, “I am never going to get a full night’s sleep again.” I think I fully believed that I would be hauling his nineteen year old body on my shoulder and pacing the floor.
In times of joy–this too shall pass. The days of snuggling on the couch with toddlers, the family dinners where everyone competes to share their highlight of the day, the tender conversations where children open their hearts–these too shall pass. Remembering this helps us treasure the moments. Take time for the moments. Set other opportunities aside to focus on the moments because this time with them won’t last forever.
Tess Worrell writes and speaks to groups regarding issues of family life and living as a Godly woman. She and husband, Mike Worrell, live in Madison, Indiana, where they are in their 14th year of home schooling. She would love to hear your insights. Comment here or email her at tess@YourFamilyMatterstous.com. If you would like Tess to speak to your home school or church group, you can learn more about her speaking at YourFamilyMatterstous.com.