The bible states that we must be virtuous and knowledge is the most important application in being virtuous. Now, I am not one to go against the word of God but there are levels to virtue. And while having knowledge is top of the list when having a close and intimate relationship with God I am here to tell you that when it come to neing a virtuous mother and wife, honey patience is what you need. Sometimes I have to take a deep breath and remind myself of this. I take ao many deep breaths in a day I am surprise I don’t hyperventilate. Whoosa! The biggest thing when being a wife is knowing that is not always important to have the last word and saying less is more. Thats my constant hurdle. I have always been one to have to have the last word. And as vain or cocky as this may sound, I am rarely wrong but thats only because I speak what I know or firmly believe not just guessing without having any knowledge of the subject. But my husband is not much different than many other husbands, they have to be correct. No real reason just something in that testosterone that says you must be right at all times or else. You can’t really fault him for it though, I believe all men are born with a caveman mentality. Lol.
As far as being a mother, patience is extremely detrimental to your happiness and well being. There is this ultra fine line of discipline and allowing your child to express themselves and THAT takes patience…and knowledge. We have to remind ourselves that they are adults in training. However we cannot overlook the fact that these young adults need discipline and structure while expressing themselves. Also remember that they will mock what they see as well.
Tonight we were driving home and I was working on a project unintentionally. ……okay maybe it was a little intentional. .. alright…..
Tonight we were driving home and I was working on a project while ignoring the children calling my name. It was driving me absolutely crazy by the way but what I was working on I could not allow a break in the flow or all would be lost. A few minutes later Ty called Bella. He called her about nine times. I turned around (taking that break I didn’t want to take) and asked Bella if she heard her brother calling her, she said yes. I asked her why and she had no answer. I know that she was only doing it because I just did it to her. I could be mad and tell her like my mother told me, “do as I say not as I do” but that’s just stupid because children emulate us that’s how they grow and learn but that takes patience. Without patience you are unable to know when to act (teach) or react (discipline).
I by no means know it all but I hope you will continue to follow me and my family as I continue to strive to be a virtuous woman of God and for my family.
-Rush
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