Letting Go Of Preconceived Notions
“For all the Prophets and the Law prophesied until John. And if you are willing to accept it, he is the Elijah who was to come.” Matthew 11:13-14
I led an adventurous life before kids. I backpacked Europe and South America for months on end, served as a missionary in Guatemala for three years through Franciscan Mission Service (FMS), and worked a plethora of interesting jobs. But all along, what I wanted most was a family: eight kids to fill my home with laughter and love.
When that dream started coming true, it wasn’t the vision I had at all. Like the missions and the military, I knew motherhood was the toughest job I’d ever love. However, I wasn’t prepared for the mind-numbing repetition, years of interrupted sleep, and the endless list of demands. Moreover, I wasn’t the mother I always envisioned I’d be. I always thought I’d be more fun, more spontaneous, more patient, a million more “mores.” I had only three of the eight kids I had wished for, yet I was still struggling to get through the days because motherhood was not what I had expected it to be.
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While visiting FMS’ website, check out the rest of their wonderful 40 Day Lenten Blog Series entitled “Letting Go.”
Shifting My Perspective 
Great post, Claire. I think we all have experienced that! You’ve found the answer–trusting in God; taking one day at a time–letting Him guide you!
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Thanks Mom 🙂 Love you!
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That was great Claire!! My life is also not exactly like I pictured but I am so happy with how it has unfolded so far. I am honored and blessed to be one of the people who is in the trenches with YOU and learning all the time along the way. Congratulations on the guest post gig, that is AWESOME!!!
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Thanks Jess. You’ve played a major role in helping me recognize and appreciate the wonderful parts of motherhood. Thank you SO much for that!
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