Overcomer
Wednesday, October 12, 2016
Lately, I've been really struggling with accepting what is required in my daily life. As some of you know, my husband has stage 3 COPD, and since almost dying last year, he has not been able to to do much. Because of this, the dynamics of our household have changed. Prior to him becoming so ill, he was at home each day and helped me with the laundry, dishes, cooking, etc., but once he became so sick and lost his ability to be as mobile, I have been responsible for doing most everything. I know it may sound like I'm complaining, but I'm truly not, or at least not where he is concerned. My issues are due to having our adult daughter, her husband and 4-year-old son living with us. It's not that I mind them living here, but they do very little to help around the house. The only way they will help do anything is if I insist they do it. Honestly, if I've got to hassle them to do it, I'd just as soon do it myself. Cooking and cleaning for two are vastly different than doing it for five people. Anyway, the reason I named the title of this blog "Overcomer" is because that is what I feel I need to become and want to work towards becoming. I heard Mandisa's song, "Overcomer" this morning as I was pulling into work and it reminded me that regardless of what happens in my life I should never give up and always look to God to help me overcome what I cannot overcome myself. Thanks for listening. - GiGi