On a side note, thanks for the link to “Organizing Your Way”. I’ve been trying to figure out better ways to be more intentional and purposeful in my mothering/house stuff and at a glance it looks like a really helpful site. What have your thoughts been on it? I also clicked the link from there to the “Steady Mom” site and that looks neat, too.

I’ve found, for me, the key is maximizing the little time and energy I have. In the past, I would say yes to every cause and opportunity that seemed pressing. But that didn’t make my family a priority.

It’s a hard balancing act.

I’ve also found that part of my role is to hold down the fort so my husband can do a lot of volunteering in this season of our lives. That was hard for me at first, but that is the season we are in and it is a privilege to be able to joyfully encourage him to respond when there is a need!