I find it easier to trust yourself when you are surrounded by friends (and/or) family that trust, believe in, and support you.

 

Yes real life can be a drag and obstacle, at times, to pursuing your dreams.  But I find that when I lose sight of my dreams there are people around me who help me find them again.  I also find my husband and sweet girls great inspiration to fulfilling my dreams.  Real life can be a great benefit at times.

I do agree. I am very fortunate that I have such a wonderful sister and husband. My baby sister and daughter I am lucky to have. I guess I'm just stuck in a rut right now. Jenn and I have so many conversations and I think we both end up having more questions than answers. Yet we think we can help others and give them advice when it comes to us we are sometimes totally clueless. Jenn is great and she is on her journey o pursue her dreams and I hope she doesn't lose sight of them. I try to remind her and support and she does the same for me. So I think you are right it is good to have others around you to help. Thank you for your reply. Take Care!! 

I guess that's hard for me to answer. I feel I am my true self. I always wanted to be a stay at home mom, and that's what I am. Somehow it has worked out for us to have that. It's probably because my husband has been in the Army for 21 yrs, so we make descent money. He's not any kind of officer, so don't get me wrong. We aren't rolling in money. I do wish there was more, especially since we bought a house that could really use a lot of changes, and we can't just shell out the cash for it. But I feel like I'm right where I want to be. From the time I was 18 I wanted to have kids and be home with them. Even though there was a time when I became pregnant with my first child, and I loved the job I had, I thought I could put her in daycare and go right back to work. By the time I was 3 months along that notion was gone! Sure there are times when hubby is away, or working such late hours I never get time to myself from the kids, and that can make me a bit unhappy, but all in all, yeah, I'm where I want to be. I'm happy. I have 3, nearly 4, great children, and a husband who loves me and gives me all he can (although not everything I want).

 

So am I way off track or is that the kinda thing you meant? Btw, I'm adding you to my network so I don't have to wait for Jenn to say that you have posted something.

First, you have to see who it is God made you to be. That has to come before any thoughts of "what I want out of life." I have found that what I want wasn't what GOD wanted, and in searching for my wants, I didn't seek HIS, and so my heart's desires were not fulfilled.

Seek him first. The Bible says this.  If you are seeking so many other things, no wonder it's hard to find yourself.

Seek HIM first.  All the rest will follow.  I know because I've been there. And when I saw who he made me to be, and that it was truly GOOD to know myself as he made me, then I could yield more fully to his will in my life.

And I will tell you, I have lived as a resentful wife and mom. I have lived as a rebellious child and angry friend.  But when I truly sought God's will for my life, I saw that all my kicking and stomping around in my head didn't give me anything. I had to see the path laid out before me, that I had been missing, and see that it was good.

Today, I am happy. I have not given anything away that was my own to give. I have been given MUCH more than I ever anticipated.  Am I famous? No. Am I involved where I thought I'd be? Not even.  But I am doing exactly what I am supposed to be doing, and -- though I could use more sleep, lol -- I am content and at peace. 

I think all moms and those working very long hours at their jobs can all relate to having more sleep. I admire those speak of God in this way. I do believe as Jenn that we all have a purpose. I'll be honest growing up we really didn't go to church which seems to be the case now as well. I do however find myself praying and asking for help from him. I have only recently began to start asking questions and wanting to know the Bible. My husband has been helping me understand  his word and is teaching me so much. He grew up Catholic and answers all I have asked. I do believe in God don't get me wrong. I guess I fall off his path more times than I actually walk down it. I am only just begining to understand and find some spiritualality. I am no where close to where I should be. I have alot of time and actions to make up for. Sometimes it's so hard to believe that I deserve his forgiveness and that is something I am working own now. Thank you so very much for your reply I needed to hear that. Take care!!