Being a Mom is Tougher than Tough

I am excited about starting this book study this summer. I think it is just what I have needed. From almost the moment of our oldest child's birth I knew that being their mother is one of the most important roles that God has given to me. At this season of my life it is my main focus because our kids are young and we are still building the foundation that will support them in life. Oh my goodness what a challenge! While it is amazing to watch their individual personalities develop it can be heart wrenching when we get to a bump in the road. Those bumps, and pot holes, and road kill are what keep me up at night. What could I have done to avoid the hazard.
Just this week my 19 month old son was injured while I was tried to keep him safe. He has learned to wiggle out of the safety straps in the Target shopping carts. After re-strapping him in, TWICE, I decided to let him sit in the bigger part of the buggy because I was not buying much. While we were waiting for his sisters to come out of the bathroom he stood up. I told him to sit down and he started backing away from me, and in a instant flipped out of the buggy, landing on the floor. Luckily it was the carpeted portion and he was not seriously hurt. But my confidence was! My pride and self-worth were! I beat myself up about it all day, and in all honesty I probably still am.
To me this was an example of my relationship with God sometimes. As my son's mother and protector, I thought that I my actions would keep him safe. But ultimately my choices led to the exact result I was trying to avoid. Doing things my way does not always have the best consequences. I need to keep myself strapped safely into God's Word, everyday!!! So for me, this summer, this book study will be my safety strap. It will keep me focused and attentive to the help that I may need as a mother, wife, sister, daughter, and friend.