Martha and Mary

Yesterday was one of those days.  We were potty training (I'm embarrassed to admit that we are still not potty trained), we had two appointments scheduled for the day and Mack and Sophie were already fighting at 8:00 am.  Around 9:30 I called and canceled Mack's speech therapy and Grace's physical therapy.  The sitter showed up at 10:00 and I left the house and her with all three kids.  I had hit a wall.  I had nothing left.  I couldn't do another appointment, clean up any more pee pee or put anyone else in time-out.  Of course, with this came the guilt...guilt about canceling the appointments, guilt that my kids are still in diapers, guilt that my house is still a mess, guilt that I just can't do enough.

That afternoon when I was home, the doorbell rang and a package was left on our porch.  What could it be?  I hadn't ordered anything.  Maybe it was a late birthday gift for the kids.  Much to my surprise it was a book for me!!  Another mom, that I have never met, that has triplets the same age as my three, one of which has CP had sent me a book.   The book is called Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World  - Finding Intimacy with God in the Busyness of Life.  Had she read my mind?  Did she know I needed more time with God?  Maybe...but I think it was a God thing.  I think God wanted more time with me.  This morning I took my book and had some quiet time with God.  Thank you Jo.  Thank you God.   

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.  Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls"  Matthew 11:28-29