I was recently reminded of a blog I wrote last September after Aveline was born, called Not Alone in Motherhood. As you may know, if you are a regular reader, we have had a lot going on lately, and I have been a little overwhelmed. Being away from our families and biggest support systems it has been rather lonely and challenging some days.

A few weeks ago, I overheard someone ask Ryan specifically how he was doing with everything…and it hit me. He gets asked every week by his command and other people in his life how he is doing. What about the Mother? It feels like we are just expected to deal with it better and we are just assumed to be handling things. I think this is often an unspoken struggle with many mother’s, lots of mother’s hide out, wondering why they are struggling with motherhood and life when other momma’s seem to have it all together… let me tell you, it’s called a game face, everyone has their struggles.

I have been thinking about the conversation that Ryan and I had after I heard him get asked how he was, I began to ponder, and could only think of a few select times over the past few months when someone asked me how I was handling things. Ryan then paused, and said, “I know I haven’t asked you, and I am sorry. How are you handling things?”

I broke down…

“I feel like I am drowning some days…”, I replied as tears streamed down my face.

So I have been wondering how often do other mom’s feel like they are drowning in their circumstances, how often do they feel alone, unrecognized, weak when they are expected to be strong; drowning in emotions, worry, anxiety… whatever it may be. Why do we often feel like we are doing this alone? We aren’t!

This morning my devotional on youversion, called Unshakable Mom’s made a great point in the content. I took a screenshot of it to share her thoughts with you, because let me tell you, these words spoke to me…

Wow! Faith! I have been praying until I am blue some days it seems like, but maybe if I stopped and just gave it fully to Christ and stopped worrying and just had full faith that he has got this, he can carry me us through this challenging stage of life. This is for all. I went back this morning and re-read my blog, Not Alone in Motherhood again, and my own words spoke to me, what an incredible reminder! I am not alone, I have Christ, I have hope in a savior that is like no other that can carry me.

So how am I handling things now? I don’t feel like I am drowning any more. God has been answering prayers and I have Faith that God has got this! If you are struggling with something and need a shoulder, lean on Christ, reach out to your support team, ask for prayer, pray and have Faith in our gracious,understanding, loving God.

He’s got you!

You are strong, you are not alone, lean on Christ, lean on your friends and families! I recently read an email that this wise person stated… “Family is not biological, they are the people who surround you; who see you at your worst, and push you to be your best…”

So to my “family”, those reading, supporting, uplifting, praying, encouraging, THANK YOU!

To you, those who are reading, your “family”, your support that you have. LEAN ON THEM, have them lift you up in prayer and tell them Thank you. They may not think to ask you how you are doing, but deep down it is likely that many of them are thinking of, praying for, and supporting you even when they might not be verbal and you may feel alone.

Remember, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!

And if all else fails, and you need to control something in your life… change your hair… I did (a few times)! LOL

 

YouVersion – Unshakable Mom – Thrivemoms.com