Somehow I went from being bored to death to busy to death. I think it happened sometime in January but I just can't be sure. It is nice, though. Some aspects of the busyness I am really enjoying, like Zumba and beta reading, but having to juggle things and being so busy is not as much fun. With as busy as I have been lately there are still a couple of other endeavors that I so wish that I could pursue. I've felt disappointed, frustrated and hemmed in because at this time in my life I can't do everything that I want to. I've almost come to terms with it all. Most of the time I'm good but then I get to thinking "what if...."
Today in Sacrament the high counsel speaker, Brother Winterton, said something that I needed to hear:
"Just because you can do it doesn't mean you have to/should."
His point being, don't make yourself so busy that you don't have time for your family. "Huh. That's true," is what I thought as I sat their in the chapel. Now I still have time for my family but I'm tired and stressed out and I do try to figure out ways to entertain Elise so I can work on other things while she is awake. And I've been grumpy occasionally! So yeah, I probably would benefit from evaluating my activities and deciding what I can set aside. Right now is my season to raise Elise, and to Zumba! And those other things will either still be there when I can do them or they just won't matter anymore. Elise will always matter though one day she won't need me as much.
Even though I feel so busy and, at times, overwhelmed, I have been blessed with this busyness. Zumba has been a huge blessing for my physical and emotional health. Working Mondays for a few hours has been a blessing financially. Being in Young Womens is time consuming but the blessings are many. And I have enjoyed beta reading immensely, though that will be ending in March and is definitely something that I can set aside for later even though I COULD and WANT TO keep pursuing it right now.
One of the great blessings of this busyness is knowing how aware of me my Heavenly Father is and how good He is at perfect timing! He knows what I want and need in my life and when I need it most and when it will be the most beneficial to me and when the time is just right. It gives me the courage to set aside things I want to do right now for later, knowing that He knows that those things are important to me and that if they are good for me that they will happen later, in His right time. This will not be my only opportunity to do those things that I want to do right now.
Sunday, February 9, 2014
10 Things I Love About Melissa Wilkeson
It's Melissa's birthday! Well, it was on Thursday. But better late than never! Here are 10 things I love about Mel....
1. She is patient
There is so much I could learn from Mel, patience being high on that list!
2. She is a good mom
Mel is so concerned about the well-being of her children. When she first had Dean I asked her what the hardest part about having two kids was. She said spending an equal amount of time with both of them and not having personal time. I told her that not having personal time would be so hard and she told me that she was more concerned about spending time with her kids.
3. She is a good friend/sister
She's always asking me how I am doing and listens to me and I know that I can always count on her.
4. She is strong
She is strong in ways that I am not. Physically and emotionally. I really look up to Mel for that.
5. She's not afraid of hard work
She works hard for her family and doesn't complain, at least not very much! ;)
6. She digs in and helps out
There have been many times when we've had a family dinner and I'm just hanging out and then I realize that Mel is in the kitchen helping clean up!
7. She listens to me complain
A lot.
8. She is down to earth and easy going
Mel is easy to be with and I can be myself with her, and she is always just being herself.
9. She is considerate of others and sensitive to their feelings and what they are going through
I have been grateful for this many times.
10.She's dependable
She is always there for me and I know that if I needed her she should be there for me
1. She is patient
There is so much I could learn from Mel, patience being high on that list!
2. She is a good mom
Mel is so concerned about the well-being of her children. When she first had Dean I asked her what the hardest part about having two kids was. She said spending an equal amount of time with both of them and not having personal time. I told her that not having personal time would be so hard and she told me that she was more concerned about spending time with her kids.
3. She is a good friend/sister
She's always asking me how I am doing and listens to me and I know that I can always count on her.
4. She is strong
She is strong in ways that I am not. Physically and emotionally. I really look up to Mel for that.
5. She's not afraid of hard work
She works hard for her family and doesn't complain, at least not very much! ;)
6. She digs in and helps out
There have been many times when we've had a family dinner and I'm just hanging out and then I realize that Mel is in the kitchen helping clean up!
7. She listens to me complain
A lot.
8. She is down to earth and easy going
Mel is easy to be with and I can be myself with her, and she is always just being herself.
9. She is considerate of others and sensitive to their feelings and what they are going through
I have been grateful for this many times.
10.She's dependable
She is always there for me and I know that if I needed her she should be there for me
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