When You Wish You Could Fast Forward the Hard Moments
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Have you ever wished you could fast forward through the hard moments of life?
There certainly have been times in the past months when I’ve wished this:
During labor pains that came with the force of tidal waves…
Nights when sleep came in random 20 minute scraps…
While enduring a latch that made nursing feel like I was feeding a baby barracuda…
As I’ve walked through these recent birth and postpartum challenges, there have been moments when it felt like the discomfort of the present was never going to end.
But I kept telling myself something that helped when I went through similar experiences with Wesley: You’ll get through this.
Yes, the challenges are real, but almost always, our challenges are time limited, and whether it’s minutes, hours, days, or months, eventually, they pass. (Thankfully we’re through the barracuda phase now and sleep is also much improved!)
As you embrace your personal callings to love and spread light in your own unique ways, what discomforts are you experiencing?
Whether it’s the literal labor pains of birthing a new life, the mental and emotional labor of supporting a family member whose recovering from an illness or addiction, or the stretch and strain of learning a new trade, take comfort knowing that the discomfort isn’t forever and that with God’s help, you will get through this!
I’m here praying for you and cheering you on as you keep putting one courageous foot in front of another!
As always, you are in my thoughts and prayers, and I’d love to hear from you! You can contact me here or through the comment section below!
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