Identity.
Identity: Robin & Iris Allen |
Who am I?
Besides my name what is my identity?
I wonder, will it matter when I'm 90 and can't remember where I am or why I'm there, or who my kids are?
For now, I am the one whose name is called more times in a day than I can count. I am the one my kids and family depend on to be strong on the outside when I am really crumbling into millions of pieces on the inside. I am the one who calms my husband. I am the the "dip" lady. I am the one my friend trusts.
I am the one who wipes clean noses, and bottoms, bloodied knees and kitchen counter tops.
I am whoever my family needs me to be- the nurse, the secretary, the carpool mom, the mechanic, the gardener, the shopper, the seamstress, the cook, the play mate, the bookkeeper, the advocate, the bank. I am the maid.
I am a mother. I am a daughter. I am a daughter-in-law. I am a friend. I am a wife. I am a sister. I am a sister-in-law. I am a neighbor. I am a co-worker. I am an aunt, great aunt, great-great aunt.
Change it? No way.
Confused? Absolutely not.. I know exactly who I am.
I am a daughter of the King, a princess, His bride. I am nobody, unless I'm His somebody and I'm His everything.
And no, it won't matter when I no longer remember because He will never forget.
Happy Friday y'all!
Love it! What a joyful identity you have - I can hear it coming off your words! Thanks for painting this picture and sharing. I'm visiting from the gypsy mama =)
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting Anna, stop by anytime.
DeleteLove this, how you are needed and you rise up, with the Father, to do these beautiful things He calls you to do. Happy to meet you through 5 Minute Friday!
ReplyDeleteHi Jennifer- rising up without the Father just don't cut it.. thanks for stopping by.
DeleteI am also whoever my family needs me to be! I think that describes a mom perfectly.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the last lines - so much fulfillment in that alone!
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thanks, Loni.
DeleteThe last line.....almost cried. A needed thought in my week. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteyou're welcome Laura, thanks for stopping by.
DeleteQuote: "I am a daughter of the King, a princess, His bride. I am nobody, unless I'm His somebody and I'm His everything.
ReplyDeleteAnd no, it won't matter when I no longer remember because He will never forget."
These words are overwhelmingly beautiful!
Thanks Wendy.
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