"Independence week" - 8/30/2010

This has been what I've been dealing with the last two weeks - Their desire for more independence, and my desire to hold on to them even tighter. (Granted, just because they want it, doesn't mean they should get it, and each situation is individual)  But we aren't talking about them wanting to move out or have a credit card, we are talking about things like a freshmen science/camping trip to the coast (without mom and dad) and a first dance.

Sometimes my first reaction in parenting is to act out of fear, rather than to seek God and walk in wisdom.

After some coffee with a friend, it was clear that the issue staring me on my plate continues to be - Am I trusting Jesus? I mean, am I really seeking what He wants for them as each of these issues/opportunities arise, or am I parenting of of fear from what I think could happen, or what they might do.

DISCLAIMER: the point of this blog post is not to endorse school dances or school camping trips. :)

But, in all seriousness, I needed to be reminded this week that my kids are not really mine. So here's to a new week of parenting in that freedom, rather than in fear!!!

The first Post

It's time for change...or rather, the times are changing. This entire summer, I have thought and dreamed about what this blog could become.  I need support from other moms, and you probably don't know too many moms who are willing to be vulnerable enough to be real while they are growing through it. So let's help each other. Let's write and share about real life, about our hopes, dreams, and disasters. Let's inspire each other to pursue the goal and run for the prize. If we do it alone, we will fail. As they say, "it takes a village to raise a child"....And as He says, "wisdom comes from many advisors".

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in pursuit,

Bre Golden