In all our “how do you do it all” discussion I failed to mention the #1 earthly reason why anything is what it is:
My man.
- My man is the one giving the kids a bath right now while I type this post.
- My man is the one who will read them their Bible story, pray with them, and tuck them into bed.
- My man was the one, 4 1/2 years ago, who bought this domain, started this blog, assuaged my fears, and taught me how to click “publish.” I’ll never stop thanking him.
- My man is the one who forced me to go to the Faith and Culture Writer’s Conference and made me take an appointment with a book agent … which is why there now is a book. My man.
- My man is the one who orders me new power cords when mine breaks, and rushes it with 1 day shipping.
- My man is the one who fixes all things electronic — for everyone.
- My man is the one who takes the kids on weekends when I speak or travel.
- My man is the one who does “Daddy Day” every Friday so I can write or read or just catch my breath and take a nap.
- My man is the one reads everything in the world and keeps me halfway up-to-date on life and news and happenings.
- My man is the one who lights a fire every morning so we’ll be warm.
- My man is the one takes out the trash, splits wood, and unloads the dishwasher.
- My man is the one who makes me keep writing when I’m convinced it’s all garbage and want to quit.
- My man is the one who holds me when I’m crying, and reminds me of the gem inside — Christ in us, the hope of glory.
And last: a bit of fun for our Friday … Heidi’s most recent remarks, while I changed her clothes for bedtime: “Mommy, nex’ time can you please give me a peepee in front like bruh-bruh?” Not sure what is more disturbing: The fact that she wants to be a boy or the fact that she thinks I created their bodies.
Happy Friday! Be sure to say “Thank you!” to whoever helps you “do it all.” Bless you, my friends. Thank you for reading.
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Kari! I just read your words of wisdom. I am truly amazed at all you do! And you may not know that because of my generous husband who granted my wish to only be in the office three days a week I have been able to volunteer at the schools, on Medical Teams International dental vans, Compassion Clinics, serve on the Oregon Board of Dentistry and help a little in church. All of this is to God’s glory, but it is thanks to the support of my man that I have the “extra” time! And I always do try to thank him when explaining to people “how do you do it all?”!! 😉 Keep writing – you are a gift to so many.
Wow, Jonna that is so cool! How blessed are we to have godly men who are so generous to us and give the blessed freedom to serve in different ways. So thankful for our men! Bless you, friend…
Your man is amazing and your daughter is a hoot. 🙂 Thank you for sharing!