Life with Joie
I am a mother of three now, an 8 year old, a 3 year old and an almost 2 month old. When all three are asleep, I feel a glorious satisfaction at the life Raymund and I have, the life we have been blessed with. It is a life of bliss with varying degrees of chaos and discordant notes in an otherwise peaceful life.
Peace, I hold Joie in my arms feeding her and then the three year old requests that I read him a story then the Manong comes in asking for help as he goes through his daily learning plan. This is my reality now. Fortunately, I am on maternity leave and am free to be with them. We don’t have a yaya this time though and with a newborn and a toddler, I must admit that there have been days when a day at work is a welcome thought.
I miss my quiet time. I miss having time to read or write. I miss a day just doing the things I love but I also know that these precocious children are my life and this stage when I am the apple of their eyes won’t last long. I pray for strength and guidance Lord, help me be the mother they need.
My anthem for now is “Even When it Hurts (Praise Song) by Hillsong United.
Take this fainted heart
Take these tainted hands
Wash me in Your love, come in grace again.
Even when my strength is lost, I’ll praise You
Even when I have no song, I’ll praise You
Even when it’s hard to find the words…
Amen.
Life with Raymund and Valerie 