There are many joys in motherhood just as there are hurts. When we are in the thick of it, I think we tend to dwell in the latter. For longer than I care to admit, the hurt has not come from my own family. I tend to dwell on hurts from those who are no longer in our lives but choose to whisper about us in huddles. It hurts. Whether it is about one of my daughters. My husband. And sometimes even if it is about me. It hurts. It especially hurts when it is those in the Christian community. We can "Matthew 18:15-20" until we are blue in the face. Sometimes, it just continues.... It's been about two years of hearing from others how the name of someone or all of us in my household has been dragged through the mud because of misunderstanding. Only one side of a story is often told. And that is the story that has wings. We made attempts at reconciliation in all incidents. Our family is not perfect. We each had our moments of not handling matters grace...
Jesus, take the wheel. It's been a ride. Raising teenage girls (including triplets). Lots of wisdom to share. Lots of weaknesses to share. Lots of wit. And despite it all, no, I am not crazy. Jesus, take the wheel. (I think I already said that.)