Living a busy life of raising 4 boys ages 6, 8, 9, 10 and with 3 of them with added special needs, it makes many people stop and comment on my life. Almost as if I am not aware of the spacing or the fact of my child bearing abilities. Most of time it is on a positive note.
I love the challenge. So in the spirit of this, I added homeschooling, working, and going back to school to the mix. Sounds overwhelming, but most days it is not.
In all honesty, when you are doing what you love, it is not work. Especially, when every part of my life seems rewarding on this journey.
Lately, life has been slowing down. I am not working as much, if at all, and enjoying time spent at home. I still have a full plate of responsibilities, but when one area slows down, it really makes a big difference.
There is a children's book called "Things Could be Worse" that comes to mind. The story is about a family squeezed into a crowded house and the man of the house goes to seek council and is told to add more to his house (pigs, horses, chickens, etc). Day after day, he gets to a point where he can no longer take it anymore and pleads to the Rabbi. He tells him to remove the animals. To the man's surprise, he can't believe how peaceful and spacious his house is. Even though nothing really changed.
I feel that way today. I packed so much into my life these past couple years and now when things ease off for me, it feels unbelievably lovely. Even though I still have all the responsibilities as before.
Some say it is the calm before the storm, I hope it is the rest for the weary.
This month marks one year since my youngest had his 4th and hopefully last spinal cord surgery. Presently, no other surgeries are looming in the near horizon.
I am basking in the joys of a peaceful and quiet life with much to be thankful for.
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