April 26, 2010
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God Created Us to be Different
I was thinking about my age this morning.
I thought about how most people my age are beginning to entertain thoughts of retiring or slowing down their lives.
I thought about how many people (my age) are thinking about their grandchildren and remembering when their own children were little.
I do all of those things, too; but, I have 3 young daughters still living at home. My work isn’t typical of someone “my” age.
I don’t have to think about buying food and making a dinner for two. I have a family size package of ribs lying on the counter to be thawed for tonight’s dinner.
I’m not leisurely sipping on my third cup of coffee, I have to take care of the dirty dishes in the sink and motivate the child, whose job it is, to empty the dishwasher this morning.
I wonder what in the world I would do, if I really could “retire,” and how I would fill my days.
God didn’t make me to be a sitter or to let the hours slowly tick away.
I’ve been on the go since my mother delivered me in 2 hours (start to finish) – her first baby.
I have always been a multi-tasker. I have always worked quickly.
Even when I was undergoing chemo, my friend Lori K. remarked that I *STILL* had more energy than her!
I don’t think I could tell anyone exactly how I do everything that I do in one day. Maybe it’s because I rarely sit down, unless I *make* myself (in the afternoon) to rest my back.
God just designed me the way I am. I haven’t created my energy. HE did.
I don’t think we can be someone we aren’t and remain comfortable with ourselves.
We can discipline our bad qualities, but we can’t become someone we are not. I don’t believe God would want us to do that. I have had to discipline my tendency to move too quickly and to be impatient. I think I’ve finally struck a good balance in my life.
I enjoy staying busy.
I think, if we only had grown children who were out on their own, I would volunteer at the church.
I would clean someone else’s sink.
I would cook meals for another family, overwhelmed with family life and its responsibilities.
I enjoy arranging silk flowers and other craft skills, but I couldn’t sit home and cross stitch or arrange flowers day in and day out.
It’s interesting, to me, how God has made each one of us unique. There isn’t a carbon copy of me, anywhere.
And, when I look at my closest friends, I realize they are unique, and there is no one else exactly like this friend or that friend. Every flower is unique and so are each one of us.
So, while I enjoy serving others, I am starting my Monday out serving my family . . .
. . . starting with the breakfast dishes!
Be blessed ~
Comments (9)
I have to go do the dishes from the whole weekend! Actually, I got all the plates & glasses done yesterday, but ran out of room in the dishwasher to drain (& time). Of course, no one STOPPED eating, so I have all the silverware (since Thursday), plus more plates, glasses, & bowls… I so wish John could figure out why my dishwasher won’t work!!!!!
I think about retirement someday! My husband is still wondering what he is ‘going to do when he grows up!’ after 23+ years in the military. Have a great Monday!
I’ve got one of four left in the house, a 19yr. boy and on account of him…I still cook family size. Hey…we had ribs last night!
My energies either full-throttle or dead stop. I’m trying to balance that out and be more steady.
God does love variety and He made no two alike. Everybody has there own way, even of doing the same thing!
~Blessings for your Monday.
Beautiful sentiments (and writing), Cherylyn! I still wish I had more energy like you do. From where I sit, my “talents” are not terribly wonderful
you know, cherylyn, i can’t imagine young ones living in my house anymore. however, my friends my age….we sit around and discuss occasionally how much LIFE NEVER SLOWS DOWN!
BLESSINGS to you!
there is always something to be busy about! aging parents. grandchildren. or something sandwiched in between. i, too, am NOT a sitter. whenever i sit down to watch a movie, i always fall asleep. because i never sit! when i stop long enough, i fall asleep. (a source of resentment for my family).
you know, cherylyn, i can’t imagine young ones living in my house anymore. however, my friends my age….we sit around and discuss occasionally how much LIFE NEVER SLOWS DOWN!
BLESSINGS to you!
there is always something to be busy about! aging parents. grandchildren. or something sandwiched in between. i, too, am NOT a sitter. whenever i sit down to watch a movie, i always fall asleep. because i never sit! when i stop long enough, i fall asleep. (a source of resentment for my family).
I can’t imagine not having little ones around although that day seems to come eventually for everyone…I anticipate having grandkids then!
Lovely thoguhts! Yes, all of my friends are each unique but different!
And I am glad to have you and your girls as friends in my life!
Love ya!
Tina
I like to be busy, too! That is one reason why this pain is such a pain! LOL! I don’t ever want to retire. It sounds so boring! I think I would be like you — always looking for who I could be a blessing to. Now that my children are grown and gone, I find I can take things at a more leisurely pace, and I like that. I also like being able to concentrate on my husband more. I feel like our relationship has grown even closer now that it is just the two of us again. I also like having more time to study the word and to read. ~~ It is such a good thing to understand that we are all created in different ways. We need to appreciate the strengths and abilities we each have. I appreciate you and all you do! HUGS!