Tuesday, October 14, 2008

I will not fail you, because He will not fail me

This question has been plaguing me for too long. Am I good parent, am I really doing the best for my kids? My patients just hasn't been around lately, and I feel it's been stretched to it's limit in different situations. This is very emotional for me, because I want to be a great parent. I know I will not be perfect, and who says I have to be. I just haven't felt good enough, after going to the doctor today, with my most difficult and challenging child, I left in tears with the realization that I lost control somewhere down the line. I found myself feeling defeated with all of his issues, and feeling like I failed him at some point. The doctor commented on his behavioral issues, a.k.a, not listening and hyperactive. She even used the term ADHD which I think is a load. I know my child, I know his little ways, yes he's stubborn, but he knows what he wants, he just hasn't figured out how to use this characteristic in a good way, isn't that our job as parents? To teach our kids how to use their gifts and characteristics for a greater good. I realize I'm making mistakes, the biggest right now is trying to do this on my own, I've been asking advise from others, when I should be asking the One who mad him. I forget this sometimes, to first ask God to give me direction as a parent, I usually come to Him when I feel all is lost, then as usual He gives me hope and the tools I need, I just need to bring it to Him first, so I will be confident as a parent. I have been failing my child in a way, not seeking God for his life and his purpose is not giving my child everything he needs. I would go up and say how sorry I am, that I haven't understood him, that I haven't been the best mommy I can be, that I love him more than he could ever know, and I will never stop no matter what, I love him just the way he is, and i'm so thankful for who God made him, that even with all his difficulties, he's perfect and I wouldn't change him, I'm going to allow God to do His work and I won't get in the way, that I'm going to allow him to be a boy even in a world that thinks we need to "tame" our boys, I'm not going to let people tell me what I should be doing with him, but seek God, and yes I'll discipline when it's out of rebellion because God's word tells me to do so, but it will be out of love and not out of anger or pride. I would go up and tell him all this, but he would just look at me like I lost my mind and he most likelywould not understand, so I'll just hug and kiss him, and say I love you just the way you are, and allow God to speak the rest into his tiny little soul. I will fail, if on my own, but thankfully I have God and His spirit will guide me, and I will not be alone. I know I'll still make mistakes, but by His blood He will cover me, and protect my children. After all, my children belong to God, and to Him they will stay, and I wouldn't want it any other way.

5 comments:

Tori said...

you know what? i think that child will be your greatest blessing in the future. as much as the enemy uses those situations to break you down, and make you question who you are as a parent... i know that God's plan for that little guy's life is greater than even his own momma can realize!

don't you let anyone tell you how to parent, except for Him, the only perfect parent! you do an amazing job, and your kids are living proof of that.

i am really praying that you get a revelation of this. you are an amazing, God-inspired mother. don't you forget it!

p.s.
if you did try to tell him all of those things, he would just look at you like he did about that shirt! just love him, that's all he really needs.

Anonymous said...

Keri, I am so sorry you are going thru this and feel this way. I know you are amazing parent though. Just seeing you and Benji with your kids has been an amazing blessing to me. You are truely incredible. Watching you is an inspiration to me for my kids in the future. I can only hope you will be there to pass on to me some of the great parenting skills I see in you everytime I am around you when I have my own.

Anonymous said...

keri,
you just listen to me! you are an amazing mom! a loving, wonderful, amazing mom!
i watch you and i'm in absolute awe everytime i'm with you and your kids. when i'm with your family it doesn't seem like there's 5 kids there. it just seems that Brennan and Leighton and Hayden and Cohen and Ashlyn are there... they all have such amazing different personalities and i love them all so much. i just wish i could kiss all of their tiny faces... (only Ashlyn will let me though)
I have so many insecurities about becoming a mother. I know that God has put you, and tori, and kati, and a few others in my life to teach me the right way to parent. and by the way, i'm amazed watching benji too. he's one heck of a dad! your kids are so blessed to be in your family. i love you so much friend!

anna manuel said...

keri, you've got such a great heart and are so very loving. i was talking just last night about what a wonderful mother you are, and this just confirms it. i know you'll look back at this blog when he's older and think it's worked out after all :) love you!

kati said...

You are an awsome mom. I watch you wondering if I could really be a good mom to that many kids. You are amazing at it. You inspire Matt and I to go for our big family!

Satan will use anything to try and get you discouraged. Don't let him.

I love you
I am praying for you and like Tori said for God to reveal to you just how great a mother you are.