Lifes Little Challenges
As I was pondering today I thought about lifes little challenges that we all must face. They are obviously different for everyone. We are all tested and tried, but my belief is that we only are challenged with what we can handle. I am always struggling to juggle spending time with my kids, doing housework, keeping things in order, running to the grocery store, making dinner, oh, and I now have to add in blogging, finish unfinished projects, and looking somewhat presentable when my husband comes home, just to name a few.
One of the many things that I am challenged everyday with is patience. This sometimes puts me at breaking point where I have none, whereas other times I can endure more. As I was walking this morning I happen to have my camera and though these hills look like nothing compared to some of the Utah walks Jill has posted...this is a huge challenge for me each day. (there are about 8 on our route) Pushing my double stroller up this literally takes every ounce of energy out of me! You would think after doing it for a few times my body would get used to it. Not so.
When I also think about challenges, I think about how hard it must be for a little child to learn new things. I love it when little 1 year olds begin to walk. Although it is so easy for us, it must seem so hard for them with all of the stumbling they do. As well as the scratches and bruises they get from learning. Weston is just now starting to speak some words. He said "uh oh" for the first time yesterday and we even got him to say "please" It was the cutest thing and it almost brought tears to my eyes because this is something that I won't ever get to experience again since he is our last. I have really tried to capture things and be more attentative because of this. It makes me sad and happy all at the same time.
I was also thinking about this when my dad called me the other day. He has been having some severe pain in his belly and when he went in to have it checked out the doctors really never found anything. Frustrated, he continued to endure this pain for 3 more months. Well, it wasn't until recently the doctors office called him and suggested that he go back in after finding something abnormal in his chart. So he went in immediately to have a CT scan done of his abdomen. Of course first thoughts were that he had some sort of cyst, lesion, or other type of abnormality. Luckily, they came up with the conclusion that he had what is called an "intussusception" meaning his intestine is folding into itself much like a telescoping effect. This has created a partial obstruction hence the pain he has been having the past few months. Today he is going to go in and get surgery to remove this. Although, I am worried I have faith that the surgeons will take good care of him. This is a huge challenge for our family since we have been so fortunate never to have had health problems. I just wanted to let you know dad we (all of us) will be praying for you and wish you the best!!
One of the many things that I am challenged everyday with is patience. This sometimes puts me at breaking point where I have none, whereas other times I can endure more. As I was walking this morning I happen to have my camera and though these hills look like nothing compared to some of the Utah walks Jill has posted...this is a huge challenge for me each day. (there are about 8 on our route) Pushing my double stroller up this literally takes every ounce of energy out of me! You would think after doing it for a few times my body would get used to it. Not so.
When I also think about challenges, I think about how hard it must be for a little child to learn new things. I love it when little 1 year olds begin to walk. Although it is so easy for us, it must seem so hard for them with all of the stumbling they do. As well as the scratches and bruises they get from learning. Weston is just now starting to speak some words. He said "uh oh" for the first time yesterday and we even got him to say "please" It was the cutest thing and it almost brought tears to my eyes because this is something that I won't ever get to experience again since he is our last. I have really tried to capture things and be more attentative because of this. It makes me sad and happy all at the same time.
I was also thinking about this when my dad called me the other day. He has been having some severe pain in his belly and when he went in to have it checked out the doctors really never found anything. Frustrated, he continued to endure this pain for 3 more months. Well, it wasn't until recently the doctors office called him and suggested that he go back in after finding something abnormal in his chart. So he went in immediately to have a CT scan done of his abdomen. Of course first thoughts were that he had some sort of cyst, lesion, or other type of abnormality. Luckily, they came up with the conclusion that he had what is called an "intussusception" meaning his intestine is folding into itself much like a telescoping effect. This has created a partial obstruction hence the pain he has been having the past few months. Today he is going to go in and get surgery to remove this. Although, I am worried I have faith that the surgeons will take good care of him. This is a huge challenge for our family since we have been so fortunate never to have had health problems. I just wanted to let you know dad we (all of us) will be praying for you and wish you the best!!
