Does it ever come to a point when Sunday mornings are ever fun after kids?
Because it's exhausting right now.
I was reminded, by my dearest mother (they are always so good at 'reminding')
that without our church we would not have made it, in the way that we did, through these last three years. She is so right. Our church rocks when it comes to taking care of it's people.
So, my new take on Sunday mornings (not church or what it means, just the Sunday morning thing) is this:
I show up, well, all six of us or some combination of that, and that's sort of our 'price'. We are truly in debt to this group of people and their unselfish sacrifices they made for our family.
Truly the model of Christ.
I realize I have a VARIETY of people reading this so you must hear my heart:
I love the precious people in the body of Christ.
'Going to church' does not get you into heaven...nothing YOU do does.
Church is WAY more than Sunday mornings and because that is truth I say in jest that going to church on Sunday mornings is our price.
But really, if you'd had all the help and encouragement that we'd had you too would feel the uncontrollable urge to give back to these people....and so....we go, no matter how ridiculous it is.
The Mommy and Daddy
(aka Holly and Jake, but only sometimes)
Our Lydia
Our Samantha
Our Lenora
Our Sophie
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And it was at this very same church that I felt compelled as you do Holly - if you remember oh - 3 years ago - the fire alarm going off between services on EASTER SUNDAY - I was by myself - Travis was getting ready to deploy - the twins were in their stroller and I was braving it alone with three under the age of 2 1/2 - and my son - "bless his heart" pulls the fire alarm - the parking lot was too crowded (before the new lot went in) and the fire trucks caused a traffic clog (EASTER SUNDAY) I was in tears, embarrassed, did I mention this was EASTER SUNDAY?
my point - some days i felt as though it was pointless to go - and truly - I went anyway - and it was always worth it -
we gave up "dressing up" for church after our first outing - as it took us amost three hours to get everybody out the door - if we were all clean and groomed, makeup on - it was considered a success!
I now volunteer in things that do not necesarilly involve children - I can be the "snack lady" or the "sign up table lady" - that has helped a lot...
I hear ya! is is exhausting - it gets better.... I promise - ( I am still waiting for the 'better' sometimes *wink* )
This doesn't have anything to do with your post but yes I was trying to figure out how to add my picture to my profile. I think I finally got it. I was so hoping no one would think that I was just posting one big picture of myself on my blog!! :-)
Great post. We have one of those churches and are so blessed. It is an honor to show up for every service and activity.
It's also an opportunity to be an encouragement back to those who have encouraged me. To pray with those that have prayed with me. To laugh with those who have laughed with me. I believe that's where Hebrews 10:25 comes in.."Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more as ye see the day approaching."
~Kristi
PS...I wouldn't say that Sunday mornings become fun after kids, but it sure does get easier when they're able to do for themselves. LOL
~Kristi
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