na-da farm life...with anne marie

"finding yourself"

it seems to be such a 'catchphrase' lately........one thing I realized this weekend, around all the testosterone, is that the men in my life don't contemplate this

why is that?

As they talked about politics.....digging ponds......and even how they parent........they don't complain

I think it's about time us women stopped complaining

Here's what I see of my husband's world:
- a constant state of the unknown
- living paycheck to paycheck because he owns his own business
- responsible for 6 children and their moral upbringing
- staying in the state of grace because he could die at any moment
- enjoying life while enduring such aches and pains that it dibilitates him at times due to his rigorous working hands both at work and at the farm
- always taking time to have carefree time

it's quite a balance that frankly, I admire the most in him, and other men like that

they don't sit around and complain about their wives - ever - they are just being

Us women have this constant need from some unforseen reason to keep ourselves on top of things...organized...beautiful...clean...

all of these obligations could easily dissapear if we look upon ourselves with humility

Who can honestly tell themselves "you are perfect"  "you are awesome"........if you do: then you seriously have some issues

There is nothing wrong with us reminding ourselves that we have self-worth.....all of us are worthy of life

but are we living?

or are we constantly trying to become someone we are not?

this constant seeking for something we aren't results in confusion and unhappiness.....and we, as women, are very comfortable with saying it is because of "this or that".....when really, it's because we aren't being happy with what we have now both spiritually, mentally, physically

I am constantly striving to be better, and will be the first one to admit that the more I sit, the more I ponder, the more I write

I thank the Lord that he has physically forced me to slow down..........to sit and nurse Daniel.........

so many of you are wives.........and I know a lot of you are mothers too.............you can relate.........

especially when I say we need to be happy with what we have........

if you aren't happy........or are confused............then think of the biggest thing that is shaping your life and ask yourself this:   I am putting_____________________  before God.  
                                                  (fill in the blank)

Whatever _____________ was, work on getting that after God...........a new focus will develop........guaranteed

If you ever have questions for me, or need help.........I would love to help you..........

xo,