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Published : June 25, 2009 |
Author : ckeavy
Category : S. Encouragement for Mama | Total Views
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 ckeavy
Carey lives in Watertown, Minnesota with her four beautiful boys and husband Jeff. She is the author of "Raising Your Own Children," a book used as a tool to help moms come home to their kids after working full-time. Carey was a SAHM for 13 years, homeschooling her children for 6 of those years. Her kids are now in school full-time, and she recently opened a clothing boutique. She also works as a musician, and is the worship leader for Watermark Community Church.
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A Mama Regeneration
by Carey Keavy
I recently had a
chance to partake in an extended weekend vacation to Missouri with a
dear friend--oh, and did I mention--my husband and kids stayed behind?
Yes, you heard it. Patience and endearment for husbands and children
can sometimes be lost in the doldrums of laundry piles--but I must say
that by leaving the nest--they were found once again!
In my
long weekend, I had fabulous girl-time-- hair cuts & hair dye,
clothing shopping (without the traditional chase-
children-under-the-clothing-display-rack routine), scrapbooking,
laughing to the point of tears and gal- pal silliness beyond belief.
You can call it R&R--but I would like to deem it "regeneration."
The
thing I find amazing is the domino effect that can occur when a mama
leaves the hubby to tend to the nest while she is gone to play. What
kinds of things can happen when the wifey is away?
Mama gets regenerated.
Let's
face it, the old adage is true: "A woman's work is never done."
Therefore, in order to gain a break from the work that's never
done--Mamas must leave the place in which the work exists! No cooking,
cleaning, or screaming little blessings for a short time can revive a
Mama like nothing else can. It's not selfish--it actually creates a
better you for your children and husband. Sure, it's fun to play the
part of the martyr, complaining about never getting a break, but the
fact is that if you want to get your break you've got to make it
happen! It doesn't have to cost a lot of money--you can leave for a
full Saturday and go to the park or a library to read for the entire
day. Don't play the martyr--take a small amount of time for YOU! You
will be better for it.
Children miss their Mommies.
There
is nothing like absence making the heart grow fonder-- especially if
those hearts are your childrens. The beautiful sounds of childrens
voices shouting "Mommy" in unison as you call or arrive is as a chorus
of angels. They will find delight in the simplest things they missed
while you were away-- reading stories, cooking their favorite meals.
Tiny "I Missed You!" hugs are the greatest!
Daddy gets kid-time.
How often do we forget the abilities of our precious husbands to care
for the children? I'm not saying that every husband is going to manage
the home the SAME way you do while you are away (mine actually manages
mine better than I do!) but I am saying that being together while mommy
is away is a BONDING opportunity. The kids need a chance to have dad
meet their needs for awhile. This is healthy and also sets a wonderful
example for the boys in the home when they grow up to be fathers.
Mother time with children is important, but father time with children
is equally so.
Hubby learns to appreciate what Mommy does.
Upon my arrival home, my husband spoke these priceless words to me, "I
hope that you being away this weekend has changed the way I treat you
from now on. I lived your life while you were gone. There's no way I
could do the things I wanted to do." Now, if only I could take those
words and save them in a bottle--popping off the cork to get an audio
replay every time I forget how sweet my mate truly can be! With each
phone call I made to our home, I could sense his appreciation for me
heightening as the weekend went on. The simple act of appreciation for
what we do as stay-at-home moms adds a strong foundational brick into
our marriages.
Friendships get cultivated.
There
are so many relationships in life needing to be tended to-- oftentimes
our friendships are neglected. We lack time, energy and resources to
maintain solid friendships. There is a place in your life for the
relationship with your husband, children, and family-- but there is
never another relationship that can offer what a divine gal connection
can bring. Treat yourself to some real girlfriend time--cultivate a
relationship. Talk, share, encourage and laugh! Help one another to
return home revived and better than before!
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