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Posted by Spriggy on June 15, 2005, at 21:00:16
This was the first thing I ever had published (in MOPs magazine).
It's a few years old but thought I'd share it here. It does speak on my faith so I placed it in this forum instead of writing.
Snakes and Worms
Today was one of "them days." If you're a mother of two rowdy boys' than you know exactly what I mean. Actually if you’re just a mother at all then you know what I mean.
It was only noon and I had already broken up THREE fights, cleaned up poop twice (yes twice), wiped up spilled cereal, and explained ten times to a 3 year old why he couldn't invite the entire church to his upcoming birthday.
I had convinced Jacob (my soon to be 4 year old) to go outside and play in the nice weather. He took along a few friends (Larry Boy, Spiderman, and Hulk, of course). I FINALLY was able to put some clothes in the washer and start folding ones that had been in the dryer a day or two (okay, or three). As I'm folding all the endless socks and underwear, I hear Jacob screaming from outside. I had the back door opened up already so I just stuck my head outside and said, " What is the problem?" He explained to me that there was a “big worm” trying to get his toys and that he needed help. I did what any loving mother would do and said, "So step on the big worm, you have shoes on!" I returned to the socks and underwear assuming everything would be okay.
Jacob starts screaming again! He just goes on and on about the worm until I can no longer ignore his cries for help. I throw the laundry into the basket, put on my flip-flops and walk out to the backyard. I was going to put an end to this stupid worm and quite possibly my screaming son too! There he stood terrified beside our apple tree clinging to all of his toys for dear life.
I looked at my son and in my " taking care of business mommy voice" I said, "where's the worm?" He points to the worm and to my dismay the worm turned out to be a SNAKE! My son runs screaming over to the deck, I run right behind him screaming too, and the snake crawls underneath the porch. My husband (who had just pulled up in his car for lunch) comes over to see what all the commotion is about. Josh, being the macho man that he is, wants to see the snake for himself. The snake made its' way under our deck and I made my way into my home carrying my son safely in my arms!
I then explained to Jacob that when a worm is about ten inches long and has a long tongue, it's no longer considered a worm; it's considered a snake. I also humbled myself (ouch) and apologized for not coming to him when he asked for my help the first time.
Later on I was thinking about all that happened today (and also thinking that somewhere under my house a snake lye in waiting). I had to thank the Lord that He's not the kind of parent that I am at times. To be totally honest, I was tired today, I was plain worn out, and suffering from PMS (did you already figure that out?). When my son asked for my help I was a little too busy and a little too cranky to come to his rescue. He had to cry out for me until I could no longer ignore him (or until the neighbors would call 9-1-1).
Thankfully our Heavenly Father doesn't get overwhelmed with all the fights He has to intervene in for us, or all the messes He has to clean up, or all the cries for help He has to answer. I am confident that each time I cry out to Him, He not only hears me but He's already got a plan to get me through it (or out of it). All those little "worms" (or those big snakes) in my life may not always be chased away by my Father but I can rest assure that He will carry me in His arms until I'm safely "home."
Posted by Dena on June 16, 2005, at 12:47:55
In reply to Snakes and worms..., posted by Spriggy on June 15, 2005, at 21:00:16
Ohhhhhhhhh, Spriggy!!!
First, I'd love to know you in person! I could have written every word... as a mommy of 7 (including 4 boys), I was with you every step of the way!
Second - you are gifted, woman! You can WRITE! I love your transparency, your realism... your wit! You're a HOOT!
Third - I adore how you bring it all around to a faith lesson -- because, isn't that what life is about?!? I've learned more about God from being a mommy... out of my mouth will come forth profund words that I suddenly KNOW are for ME!!!
Yes - very humbling... some days I feel I should just remain on my knees, hobbling around, in humble mode. (which beats the heck of trying to get around with both feet in my mouth, which is altogether too familiar a position for moi...!)
Fourth, I'm going to take a risk with you. Gotta share something with you... go here: http://www.themarriagebed.com/boards/viewtopic.php?t=3782&sid=9ab78175591707c3d94b0c9d0e225c64
It's from "The Marriage Bed", a Christian website for married couples... all about marriage, and sex from God's perspective. Very fun place - very real, wonderful friendships and fellowship going on there. I know the moderators personally. I've been posting there for over a year (since God healed my libido - my husband praises God for THAT!)... anyway, I've been writing about the travails of trying to sell our house for the past 15 weeks (!) in a "hot" market...!
It would be a wonderful place to share your writing skills, your insights, and perhaps to "rev up" your marriage as well. And, if you're already blessedly "revved" in that department, you could share with other women who are waiting for the "great awakening" to befall them as well!
Trust me - it's a *very* safe, biblically-sound place... the main website, for some fabulous articles (written up in Christianity Today) are here: http://www.themarriagebed.com/index.shtml
Shalom, Dena
Posted by Spriggy on June 17, 2005, at 12:17:02
In reply to Re: Snakes and worms... » Spriggy, posted by Dena on June 16, 2005, at 12:47:55
Dena, thanks for your kinds words.And about two years ago, a good friend of mine sent me that link and I've visited it quite often.
*wink wink*
Posted by Dena on June 17, 2005, at 12:53:43
In reply to Re: Snakes and worms... » Dena, posted by Spriggy on June 17, 2005, at 12:17:02
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> Dena, thanks for your kinds words.
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> And about two years ago, a good friend of mine sent me that link and I've visited it quite often.
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> *wink wink*
>Hmmm... well then, you DO know a bit about me, huh?!?
Shalom, Dena/Shulamite-In-Training
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