5. Know When to Let Go

"Life is a balance of learning what to hold on to and what to let go of."

-Keith Urban

It seems like the older I get the harder it is to let go of things. Isn't it funny how when you watch children play, one child will flat out smack another one on the face one minute, and then the next minute they're both playing together like that never happened?? No feelings were hurt and if they were, they get over them in seconds. Funny how that changes as we become adults. 

I have learned a lot in my {almost} thirty years of life. And am still learning. But one thing I have learned is this. There are a LOT of things in life NOT worth fighting for. Relationships, things, people, behaviors. They're not worth the fight. If the good > bad in something, fight for it. If the bad > good, don't fight for it. There is one exception to that rule. My marriage and family. No matter how bad it gets, no matter how much of a failure I feel I am as a wife/mother, or how much I think my marriage/family is failing, I will always fight. It is my role as a wife and mother. To protect my family. To fight for them. Even if it seems as if I am fighting good things for them. I made that vow seven years ago before the Lord and I don't take it lightly.

As a mother, I fight battles everyday. Getting Caydon to school on time. Getting Dallas dressed. Teaching them to be nice to others. Teaching them to help out around the house. Teaching them their ABC's and alphabet. I try to teach them everything I think is important. So that when they turn 18, they will go out into the world on their own and not just survive, but thrive. I can only hope and pray as their mother that they will remember what I taught them in those short 18 years that they were mine. I hope the way that I am living my life is enough of an example to them to always choose the right and to never forget that they are the son/daughter of a King.

This year my goal is to let go of the things/people/relationships that weigh me down. Life is too short for those.
Focus on the good.
Be the good.