ANYWAY...
seems like the winds of change are blowin' through the Hufford House lately-- namely for this boy:
who starts school next week. I mentioned previously (i think), that we decided to send jonah to a prep-k program (instead of K) at the Christian School he will attend for K on up. We are confident we made the right decision for him- but it's STILL a huge change to go to "the big school" full day. He really can't wait. I am excited for him too... but it's a big change.
We are also changing this girls bedroom up--- we took her crib down- YES SHE IS THREE AND WAS STILL IN A CRIB UNTIL 2 DAYS AGO. so sue me. she loved her crib. (so did todd). And it was a little sad to pack it up. it's been a great crib. who knows, maybe we will be using it again sometime........
so for now we are transitioning her room from "nursery" to big girl room. her bed is being delivered soon and we are getting new carpet (until then she is sleeping on her little crib mattress on the floor). i am excited to put together her big girl room.... but still, it's a big change.
And me? I am discovering things about myself lately that i WANT to change. For instance this anxiety issue i have mentioned in the past. i am discovering it's the thorn in my flesh. and it likes to creep back in when i least expect it, when everything is going well and i let my guard down. in one quick panic-stricken moment i have the potential to become:
okay, i know i am being silly. and really, that's what fears are when they stand in the light and truth of God's Word. but unfortunately, "anxiety girl" seems to be rearing her ugly head around here from time to time and to be honest, she's not a nice house guest... and i'm kinda getting tired of it. sorry anxiety girl, you gotta go.
worrying is a complete contradiction to faith-- which is something i claim to have as a Christian.
Listening to the wind of change: and ready to make it happen.
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I would have kept my kids in the crib until I carted them off to college had I found a crib big enough!!! I bet she is excited for a big girl room though!
So sorry you are dealing with the anxiety right now. I think this time of year is hard on the mama's, especially when you are prone to anxiety anyway. big hugs to you.
change is good.. change is good. you will all be okay i promise. *hugs*
Love your vulnerability in this post. What a brave woman you are to share this struggle. God will be faithful to bring healing as you seek His face. May I share a verse our family went over at length last night. It is found in Proverbs 29:25 and it says "Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but trusting the Lord means safety." It struck me that sooo many things we experience in the way of fear are the result of how we'll be perceived by others. Even when we have a reason to fear others or circumstances because the end result is horrifying (as in a person brutally abused or losing a house to fire) we are still allowing fear to control us. But if we rest in peace that God is in control than even the ugly situation cannot control us. It may not be fun, but we know who we are in Christ. We know that He is forever faithful and suddenly the FEAR loses all its power over us. Does that make any sense? It was a revelation to me and I hope it will offer peace to you. Praise God for your willingness to face it however that ends up looking.
winds of change here to girl--biggest to Kindergarten, littlest to preschool 2 mornings a week. I know how you feel. And the change from nursery to big girl/boy room, understand that too! We wouldn't have changed Pax's room so soon, but he started climbing out of his crib at 20 months! I agree w/christa..kinda a hard time of year for anxiety--lots going on, happening and holidays on the horizon. Will say a prayer for you friend!
uuuh, OMG, my daughter is 3 years and 4 months and she still sleeps in her crib. She loves it. She just figured out that she could climb out a few days ago! THen at night she runs in there and climbs back in to bed ha! My little boy is going to big school full day and I'm worried too. I've been trying to plant confident, soothing ideas in his head about it all : ) Well, here we go. I'll check back here to see how the first day goes for yall.
I do love that song! Praying for you to conquer the anxiety! I can't wait to see your little girl's new room!
Did you write this post for me? We are one in the same, my friend. Thank you for writing this...I needed it. Thankful I'm not the only one who suffers with this. Hopefully, together, with God's help, we can conquer this anxiety thing. I agree she's gotta go...she's overstaying her welcome here too. Love you!
lots of changes..... anxiety likes to come with that. sending love as you find your way. =)
Change is good but hard. It sounds like you have a good start on conquering those anxiety demons. I will keep you in my prayers as you fight that battle. It isn't a fun one...I have some of those same issues and know how hard it is to kick it! Hugs!!!
Sounds like all good changes. And I hear ya about the anxiety thing;) I need one of those anxiety girl boot-outs too!
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