Listening and Letting Go

For months, I have struggled with whether to keep up with social media or not, particularly Facebook. I do well managing the blog and Pinterest because that's usually done after bedtime!  I won't lie, I love it. I am a junkie! And this is going to be a huge adjustment! I enjoy lots of things, the mommy networks, the support, my praying friends, family from far off, and so much more. It's often a place I turn to for "quiet" time or just a little interaction with the outside world! Let's face it, a homeschooling mommy of three just doesn't get out much! ;) I Pinterest, blog, Facebook...but with these things comes distraction. And distraction leads to all of sorts of things. On occasion my mind would get consumed with totally irrelevant stuff that had little or nothing to do with me, I would find myself pausing the important things to entertain the so non-important, and I would notice, on my most distracted days, that my children would compete for attention...and lets be honest, that's just messy! ;) And often leads to a worn thin mommy!

I love social media, I do! But these days, with three small children, homeschooling, and juggling all that goes with life, social media just gets in the way and can serve as quite a distraction for me personally! I have prayed and tried to justify my use of it, but today, right out of the blue, God slapped me right in the face. I couldn't hide from it anymore. God showed me exactly what I needed to do! He gave someone the words I needed to hear and then he put it right where I would see it....on Facebook, nonetheless! ;) Ha! No really, a very well written article was shared, I clicked, and instantly knew this was the answer I had been praying and seeking. And had I not, literally a couple hours before, stood, with tears in my eyes, frustration in my heart, and  with my face towards heaven asking that He make me the mother my children need. Asking Him to help me to be the person who glorifies Him. Help me to approach my strong willed child with compassion and with HIS heart. Help me to be tender with my sensitive girl, and loving yet firm with my two year old who is discovering himself and the world around him! I asked for those things, today, just a little while before the post. And just like that, he put it right in my face. And that's just something you can't ignore! So, it's about time I listen and let this go for awhile! 

I want to be ALL in with my little ones. I want to make the most of this one shot! They are my reason for existence. Some people can juggle it all, I obviously lack the self control necessary to juggle it "all". ;) 

And as much as I love seeing bright shinning faces of my friends' children and keeping up with the goings on of their lives, and staying connected with family near and far, at this time, I have to step away. My little ones won't be little forever, I know that all to well when I look into the face of my almost 6.5 year old. I will continue blogging , which you can, of course, follow by email.  I love to keep up and preserve these sweet times. Maybe one day, I will rejoin the world of Facebook, but for today, I bid farewell!! I am so thankful for my friends, and I know that if God is leading me this direction, he will continue to sustain those relationships that are meant to last! XOXOXO!