Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Overwelmed

I just recently had another scare of a lifetime, something that could have changed my life dramatically. Everything is okay, but what a reality check. I feel almost out of body here lately, like my life is not really my life. I have been keeping myself busy trying to tend to my family, do my church calling, comfort others that need it, and set boundaries with others that cause absolute chaos in my life. We as people often wonder are we doing enough? I now think there comes a time when you can do to much. Life can get so out of whack and next thing you know things can get swiped right out from under you. I feel I now need to learn how not to spread myself so thin that I can't even think straight and not to feel guilt when I can't be right there for another person. I also need to remind myself constantly "One Day at a Time." I know many people are struggling with life because of the times. Take it one day at a time don't feel guilty if you don't get to everything you thought you should have that day. Don't feel guilty if you couldn't be by someones side right when you thought they needed it. Every thing in moderation, that is what we in the church are taught. I think that can apply to ourselves also. Don't do so much that you forget who you are and it might take something dramatic to wake you up. Charity is the pure love of Christ. I know you will draw closer to him through charity, just remember Heavenly Father only asks you to do what you can and he'll make up for the rest. You will know deep in your heart if your doing all you can and if you are being reasonable about it. Put faith in yourself!
Remember my post are things I try to teach myself and things I need to hear. I hope my posts don't ever offend those that read.

5 comments:

The McNeil Family said...

Thanks for coming and seeing us the other night.. I really appreciate all you and your family do for our family..Brody loves his new outfit i am sure you saw that he was wearing it in his pic on my blog. Thanks for this post, Overwelmed is a word that i knew i would be struggling with. I just have to remember that I need to have faith and to stay close to the lord for strength because trust me I need it right now. But i need to just take one day at a time instead of looking to far ahead when all the chaos will start.
I hope you know I love ya..

Larsens said...

you are so right... take the time to enjoy life, rather than stress about life. i dont know what happened to you to give you the scare.. and part of me doesnt want to know.... i dont want to worry about you guys more than i already do!!! but boy am i glad that you guys are doing ok!

Carol Swift said...

It sounds like you are handling this new scare, but I'm sorry you had to have the experience, whatever it was. Learning to say "no" and not stretching yourself so thin comes with age and experience (and I'm old, so I know.) You are so thoughtful to worry about others being offended by what you write on your blog. I worry about that too, sometimes, but I remind myself that it is my blog and I write the crazy things I do to help me make it through each day. I love your writings and am touched by your spiritual insights and wonderful memories about your daughter. Thanks for letting me drop in to your blog.

Melanie said...

You have no idea how bad I needed to read this post. The statement of setting boundaries with others that cause absolute chaos in our lives is exactly what I am dealing with right now. I am sorry for what ever experience you were just faced with I hope everything and everyone is okay. Thank you for your thoughts and feelings you are helping me to be a better person. You are in my prayers
Melanie

Unknown said...

I think this is something that we can all relate to, no matter what our personal struggles or situations.

I know for me, there are seasons in my life. Sometimes it is more of a season where I have more to give when I need less for myself, and there are other seasons when I just need to be nurtured and let other people take care of me-which is usually when I feel like I have nothing left to give. At least you recognize it. Just know that at times like this, Heavenly Father will always renew you, your faith, your strength etc. He never fails! :) You need to give yourself some major credit- you are doing awesome. It might still seem like you are taking things day by day, or minute by minute but it will get easier. You really are doing everything right. Isn't that great to know?

"Mothers hold their children's hands for a short while but their hearts... Forever."