To be continued…
You’re sitting on the edge of the couch watching the season finale of your favorite T.V. show. It’s getting more and more intense. As you’re watching, you find yourself leaning forward and creeping closer and closer to the edge of your seat. And at the exact moment when you think closure is coming, answers you’ve been waiting for, resolution to the season’s events…BOOM.
‘To be continued…’ flashes on the screen.
It’s just for a season. That’s what I tell myself often in this life with small kiddos. I put my own to-do lists, desires, and sometimes needs aside in order to love, serve, teach, and train them. After all, it’s just for a season, right? And in Sarah Stehlik’s wise words (that I repeat to myself nearly daily), “To love is to die, and they are worth me dying today.” I might not do it well, but I truly believe that.
I went to Building Blocks for the topic on School Days. Three moms were planning to speak about their experiences and merits of home, private, and public schooling. Honestly, I wasn’t thinking I was going to get much out of it.
Don’t get me wrong, I firmly believe in the value of all three. But, you see, we’re set. We live in a great neighborhood with an exemplary public elementary school. We’re close with the many families on our short block and thankful that our kids will be schooling and living life together. School, check.
While just the thought of Reece going off to Kindergarten aches my heart greatly, these ladies reminded me that the time is coming fast and furious. At the same time, I also began to wonder what my new life will look like once he’s at school. Oooh, lots more time to myself again. Getting my body back into shape, one-on-one time with Zach, showers, make-up and big girl clothes, having lunch with friends every now and then, and even kicking photography back into a small business again.
Seems I was daydreaming, as the speakers continued. I felt the edges of my mouth curving ever so upward with this thought of getting a little more of ME back. And then…BOOM.
God hits with His message for me today:
“To be continued.”
Dude, this season is so NOT going to be over when my kids begin school. Not in the least. It is a new season starting with a whole new cast of characters, set of challenges, wider spectrum of influences, and even greater responsibilities.
Oh, I’ll be busy…busy in the business of training, teaching, disciplining, serving, and loving my children, whether home, private, or public schooled.
Lord, thank you for this privilege of being a mother. May I never take it lightly. I pray You continue to prepare, mold, and change me for this road ahead. Much more than academic achievements, I pray my children come to know you, love you, live with and rest in You along the way. Not just for a time, but for all time. – by Sundee McDonald
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Building Blocks is a ministry that connects parents of preschool-aged children with other parents in the same challenging life stage. This ministry provides parents with the training, encouragement and resources they need to raise passionate followers of Christ. We host informal weekly gatherings, at least one speaker each month, and periodic special events.
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HEART OF SERVICE
Friday, March 5, 10am – noon – REGISTER NOW!
It’s a long journey from a preschooler’s “me me me” to a servant’s heart, but charity really does begin at home! How do you develop the godly trait of generosity of time, talents, and treasures? This discussion will explore ideas for teaching and encouraging your preschoolers to begin cultivating a heart to care for and serve others.