Thursday, August 2, 2012

The Gift of Imperfection

Kayla

A few weeks ago, I lost my temper with Kayla. She was being stubborn, and I reacted harshly, scolding her and using harsh words. I was frustrated and wanted her to understand that her behaviour was inappropriate. In the end, I realized that I had overreacted and hurt her feelings.

To be a father is a demanding role. Sometimes, self-doubt creeps in, and I question myself if I'm fulfilling my responsibilities to my children. I often feel like I could be doing more. I believe this is a common sentiment among parents. Being a father is a constant balancing act, requiring sacrifice, selflessness, and the occasional pang of guilt.

I began to reflect on my daily routine. My days start early with a walk with Pancho, followed by work. After work, I often head to the gym, then back home for another walk with Pancho and some playtime with the kids. To supplement our income, I spend additional hours working on my computer at night. While I'm grateful for my routine, I can't deny its demands.

My wife has an even more demanding schedule. She prepares the kids for school, cooks meals, does laundry, irons clothes, washes dishes, and cleans the house. She has far more reasons to complain than I do.

Parenthood is undoubtedly a challenging endeavour. It's exhausting, demanding, and can sometimes feel overwhelming. However, it's also a beautiful blessing. By shifting our perspective and embracing the joy and love that comes with raising children, we can transform these challenges into opportunities for growth and fulfilment.

While I've experienced moments of doubt and frustration, I'm incredibly grateful for my family. My wife and children bring immense joy into my life and are the source of my strength and motivation. 

Through the trials and tribulations of parenthood, I've come to rely on my faith. God is good to me! He always made me realize that sometimes I need to deny myself and feel the hurt inside of me, to carry my cross and follow Him. I believe that these hardships are opportunities for spiritual growth, and that by seeking God's guidance and support, we can overcome any obstacle that comes our way.

Just want to share with you this bible phrase from Mark 8:34-35.

And when he had called the people and his disciples to himself, he said to them, "Whoever would come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me."

Later that day, Kayla approached me and apologized for her behaviour. I readily forgave her and explained why I had reacted so strongly, emphasizing that I didn't intend to use hurtful words. As she tearfully expressed her remorse, I could see the genuine regret in her eyes. I believe she understood the gravity of the situation.

Kayla

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