With all the struggles with this new phase in michael's development, I have kind of lost my parenting way.
However, it is through the good words of the bible, amazing and supportive mom friends, and advice from those friends that holds me up and encourages me that no permanent damage was done!
Michael's school sends out a weekly devotional and this week's was what I needed to hear:
Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2 (The Message)
“Watch what God does, and then you do it, like children who learn proper behavior from their parents. Mostly what God does is love you. Keep company with him and learn a life of love. Observe how Christ loved us. His love was not cautious but extravagant. He didn't love in order to get something from us but to give everything of himself to us. Love like that.”
I was recommended by one of my supportive mom friends a book called loving our kids on purpose by Danny silk. It has come at a perfect time for me! I need a refresher course on how I like to parent after accidentally slipping into the totalitarian hitler-esque style of parenting.
Hope this encourages you to keep marching on!
P
