My daughter Kendall wrote a beautiful post to her family blog, Sweetness of Sunshine, this past week. It was about the fear she feels when things seem out of control. She's a planner, a list maker and task-oriented person who knows how to get things done. And she's also a worrier when things don't go as planned.
Her pregnancy has been a challenge. First, she and Jon hadn't planned to have a child this early in their marriage, but they are definitely excited about the prospects. Second, Kendall is having pre-term contractions which have her on modified bed rest and not able to continue teaching as long as they planned. With the passing of her step-sister, Krista, in early October due to complications in child birth (see my post on amniotic fluid embolism), she is understandably nervous. Her blog addresses all these unplanned events and reminds us where we have to leave our worries. With God.
Does that mean she won't have fears and worries. Uhmmmmm... Probably not - since she inherited those genes from her mother and father. Her sister, Courtney, also has the same traits. The good news is when you're feeling totally out of control and things are just not going as planned, you have to let go - and let God. There's not much else to do.
I've finally learned that over the years, in part because of my husband Scott, who is Kendall and Courtney's step dad. They say that opposites attract. Well here we are! I'm about checking off the list; he's about adding to it. I'm about status quo; he's about change. I'm usually about the destination; he's all about the journey. Along the way, I've learned to hang on, enjoy the ride - and say a prayer.
Kendall's Blog:
http://www.sweetnessofsunshine.blogspot.com/
www.BonnieKingPhotography.com
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