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So, I've been reading this woman's blog. You may have heard of her MckMama. Thank you Laura. I really love reading it and best of all, she has AMAZING pictures. She is a photographer by trade I believe. She's christian, she has 4 children with trendy clothing, eats healthy. I started reading about her little boy Stellan who was born with heart problems. He wasn't supposed to live to his birth, but he did, he goes to the doctor all of the time and wears a heart monitor at night, takes medication everyday ALL day and is now 6 months old...still alive. I'm praying for him and his family.
All that said,
how can I feel inadequate to this woman who has had so many trials and been tested beyond anything I can imagine? I don't know how to be like her. I also don't know how to not WANT to be like her. Is she my idol? Why? Do you have moments like this? What to do? What to do? I'll keep reading striving not to be like her, but to be my best me. The best mom, best wife...you know, that stuff.

if you're interested here is a link to her blog.
http://www.mycharmingkids.net/

Comments

Laura said…
I sometimes struggle with the same thing you do . . . wanting to be like other moms who dress their kids in cool clothes, eat really healthy food, and never let their kids watch TV. But if I've learned one thing in parenting, it's that I have to do what's right for me.

I wouldn't have the first idea where to look for ground flaxseed to put into my kids' pancakes and I allow my kids to watch tv. I also rarely make it to the GAP, but am a frequent shopper of the kids section at Target. That's who I am and it seems to be working.

Am I jealous of her awesome pictures though? YES!
June 7, 2009 at 7:25 PM
Kara said…
Thanks Laura. I am in awe of how often she CAN blog and also how long her blogs are. Where does she find time? But I really do like reading them. It's nice to hear good news about Stellan. And yes, I can't get over her pictures.
June 8, 2009 at 9:01 AM
SH said…
Laura - I've had flax seed in my fridge for three months. Never in my food. Oh if only "it's the thought that counts" worked for parenting (and cooking), eh?

I like your attitude, Kara.

Isn't McMama the "Not me Monday" lady? Have you thought of doing that? I have. Fun writing assignment, no?
June 8, 2009 at 10:09 AM
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