Oh, I was supposed to bring home the bacon?
Melanie - November 11, 2008
I have been so excited for Beth Moore's new study, "Esther: It's Tough Being A Woman" to come out because, let's be honest, it is tough to be a woman.
The role of men in society has stayed the same for thousands of years, where the role of women continues to shift and change. We are a generation of women that has been raised to believe we should be able to do it all.
But sometimes it's hard to do it all between all the runny noses and the dirty diapers and the carpool lines that never end. It's hard to do it all when you are making three trips to the grocery store because you keep forgetting the Monterey Jack cheese. (Not that I've done that. It's just a hypothetical scenario.)
If you're like me, you want to be able to juggle all those roles and responsibilities and make it look effortless. I honestly feel guilty when I let something go and have to admit defeat in that area.
I returned home from my trip to the Dominican Republic on Friday night at 6:00 p.m. and had to immediately jump back into my role as wife, mother, daughter while still processing my role as temporary missionary and writer.
And that doesn't even include all the laundry that had to be done. My husband is a great Mr. Mom but doing my daughter's laundry isn't part of his repertoire. As for my laundry from the trip, I had to bring in a HazMat crew.
So, yes, it's tough being a woman.
What is the toughest part for you? The balancing act? The expectations? What do you hope to learn from Beth in this newest study?
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Comments (3)
For me, I think it is the balancing act - and trying to do all things well, and in a manner that honors the Lord and my family.
But just about when I figure out how to get one thing done well (like laundry, or home cooked dinners on the table, or caught up on “office-type” things) I realize I’ve forgotton about other things (like dusting and excercising).
It’s a never ending cycle for me! But, like Jon and Kate + 8’s opening says, “It may be a crazy life, but it’s our life.” And, I’m thankful to be living it!
Posted on November 11, 2008 7:14 AM
It is definitely the balancing act. I hate that I feel like a failure at the end of the day because I can never seem to get it all done! I hope to learn to balance those feelings wuth God’s help!
Posted on November 11, 2008 7:42 AM
BURNOUT!! That is the toughest thing for me…and doing, doing, doing for everyone with little to no appreciation!
Posted on November 11, 2008 7:14 PM