Our Father's Child

For those who don't know, and that's probably everyone, I am a blog stalker. I absolutely love to learn from other people's experiences. So, I was hanging out at Modern Molly Mormon and found a post titled Impure Thoughts. I love the take the writer took on this subject. How many times have we thought to ourselves 'I'm just not good enough. So and so has a cleaner house, nicer cars, cuter clothes, is more pretty than me, a better organizer, cook, homemaker, ect.' I know I do, more than I want to admit. For years since becoming a mom this has creeped up into my thoughts. At times I compare myself to pretty much everyone I've ever known. Then I get down really hard on myself and think that I will never amount to anything no matter how hard I try. Thankfully, this doesn't happen too often. I tend to forget who is behind my feelings of self-doubt and inadequacy. It is Satan. Misery loves company. I was reminded that today by reading this lovely post. The writer sums it up so well. Our Heavenly Father teaches us by encouraging us, and yes, sometimes even chastises us, but then tells us how much he loves us. Satan on the other hand tells us that we're worth nothing, we're not needed and we'll always fall short. Don't listen to him. We are children of God. He loves us and wants so much for us to live with Him again. He's here to guide us, lift us up when we're down and teach us all we need to know to make it home to Him. He tells us we're worth more than gold, completely priceless, and He wants to bless us more than we can take if we would only come to Him and follow Him. No matter what our weaknesses are He will always love us, for we are His. Read this post and it will remind you of who you are and that no one can take your place.

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My Reasoning

OK, I know I don't post all that often, but I have a valid excuse (in my opinion anyway). I haven't shared this with anyone (but my honey) so here it goes. I CANNOT handle having more than one project at a time. Let me give you an example. I have a few friends I hang out with and would like to hang out with. The problem is if I commit to hanging out with one I just can't commit to anyone else. Having more than two hang outs scheduled in a month stresses me out. I feel so bad because I don't see my friends as often as I would like. I have no clue how to solve this problem. I can't handle more than a few scheduled activities a month. Why? I have no clue. If anyone has been through this please enlighten me. I'd love to be able to have lots to do without all the stress and pressure involved. Did I mention I can't handle pressure either. It's pathetic, I know! So how does this relate to my blogs, you ask? Well, on top of my two blogs I have Facebook, my genealogy, my children, my husband, my home, doctor's appointments, dentist appointments, ect. My cup is way overflowing. I guess it's all just a matter of perspective, but I don't know how to get past this. So, I have a million other things to do besides blog. There you have it. I'm not neglecting it, I just can't handle posting all the time. By the way, I love all my friends and I'd hang out every week if I could hack it. I promise I'm working on it. Know that I love you all and your not forgotten.