Desperate: Chapter 2

Here are a few of my favorite quotes from this chapter:

• I still loved my children completely and wanted the best for them, but something was dying inside of me.
• … I never wanted to put anyone else out…
• … I didn't have anyone to watch the babes, so I could get out or go on a date with my husband.
• A woman along in her home with her ideals eventually wears down and becomes a perfect target for Satan to discourage.
• None of us are made to deal with life alone.
• Cultivating friendships is a real talents and skill developed by mature and wise women of God.

So many things in this chapter rang familiar in my heart…

When I left my job as a church communications director, I found myself longing to “do” something. Eventually I found that outlet here in my blog and by contributing to our family goal of being debt-free through my VA/Tech business. But still, I find myself stuck.

• I do feel bad asking anyone for help. I fear the rejection of those who always seem to be too busy.
• We get stuck in a vicious cycle. We know that I need to get out from time to time and we need time for dates, but there's no one to watch the kids and little money to pay a babysitter.
• We have one car and that leaves me at home with the boys without transportation most of the time.
• Women of my generation don't seem to know how to cultivate friendships and to make matters worse, I live in the South where everything feels superficial.

I find myself frustrated, alone, and vulnerable to attack. I don't have the answers right now. I don't have solutions to these issues. I sit right where Sarah Mae was describing in this chapter. I do my best not to fall into depression and I wait. I pray and I trust God for His answers and His solutions in His timing.

 

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