Thursday, April 17, 2008

Letting Go

I haven't really blogged in a couple weeks because the craziness of my life. I have made 2 twin size quilts, supervised Maddy's spring quilt which is halfway binded (did I mention it is a double king ;0), been entirely busy with house projects, church projects, homeschool projects, discipline projects and a total confusion of how to reign everything back into control!!

I NEED A TIME OUT, just so I can catch up....

Well I have come to a peace about stepping away from some leadership roles I perform at our church. I realized that I gave up my job last May in order to create less stress and be with my kids full time. Well the time I freed up I have systematically filled with ministry and projects outside my home! I am sure there is some psychological statement in there somewhere, but I don't care to ponder on it.

I thought I might feel regret with leaving these ministries that I helped build, but suprisingly I feel only peace and relief about the change. I need to stop the business of all our obligations, and I say that in a loose manner since my only true obligation is to my family, and focus on what MY family needs from me.


Well I am off to rock my baby to sleep and read a bedtime story to the girls.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Good for you Leisa! It is so difficult to make decisions like that, but the reward is wonderful. :o)

5Gustos said...

Horrah! for being able to recognize what you need, and then going for it. I'm glad you're feeling peace for your decisions. No guilt allowed, even when you need to cut back on church ministry for a time.

Julie said...

I'm happy for you! I think that is a good example for all of us mothers...good for you!!

Tiffany said...

Good for you, I completely understand how you feel and I hope that you are able to find the right balance.

crispy said...

It is hard to let go...I can relate. It was hard for us to leave a ministry when we left California. I had to trust God to take care of the details.