Simple Thoughts

I've been a bit of a Mr. Mom as of recently what with my leaving my school teaching job and my wife picking up more hours as a pediatric nurse. It just feels a bit off. Not a big deal, and I do love spending time with my daughter, but I just feel like I'm not doing my husband and fatherly "role" very well.

But I know God is in everything.

I am reminded of Ecclesiastes 3:1 - There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven.

While I do not believe this will be the "norm," I know that God has ordained it this way for a reason. Right now, I can see the impact of being closer to Cayla and learning some valuable parenting lessons in the process- patience, unconditional love, how to listen and infer.

They certainly are valuable, aren't they?

I know that God is right there with me. And, you know what, He's had to do that same thing with me. He never had to learn anything, of course, but He's definitely had to have been a dad to me. I think right now He's using this time to help me see what He's had to do. As I grow it seems like I, just like Cayla, can be so needy. But, instead of wanting that duck over there like she does, I want that car or that house over there.


Hmmm...maybe I can use this time to humble myself, repent, and recognize my blessings rather than just keep asking for stuff.