How I Find JOY when Motherhood is Hard

[@lauriewolhart5743]

I'm a grandma now and it is so true...your children grow up in the blink of an eye! I love your sweet spirit. You are such a blessing to women of all ages! Thank you for sharing from your heart! ❤

[@virginiadailey6908]

Thank you for that sweet reminder! No matter the ages of our children, there will always be precious times and difficult times. My children are grown and I have grandchildren, but life still happens! Remembering to do the things that you suggested can make a difference! I'm so thankful we have a God who cares!

[@PineandProspectHome]

Aw thank you so so much!

[@lose999]

I am a retired Montessori teacher of toddlers and can remember how sometimes the classroom became slightly chaotic with 10-12 little ones; some in diapers, some being potty trained... The #1 trick was to remain calm, take a deep breath, and try my best to attend to everyone's needs. Prayer often helped too. But, humor was often the most helpful; to laugh was what often put things into perspective. I could've been a stand up comic with my classroom stories!! Motherhood is the hardest job there is. You're doing your best. Thank you for sharing your heart. It will help so many others.

[@kated4359]

Oh, Andrea-🌿 thank you. Mom of nine, here; I was so blessed by your video today and learned lots. Please don’t underestimate how the Lord uses you and never hesitate to say what He wants you to say. You’re making a difference! Love to you and your whole family-🤍

[@GardenMinistry.]

Thank you for that beautiful message Andrea! When I feel like it's a really bad day for me, my favorite scripture is Jeremiah 29:11-14 11 For I know well the plans I have in mind for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare, not for woe! plans to give you a future full of hope. 12 When you call me, when you go to pray to me, I will listen to you. 13 When you look for me, you will find me. Yes, when you seek me with all your heart, 14 you will find me with you, says the Lord, and I will change your lot. In those scripture God wants us to know that He is there ready to hold our hand through these hard times, and His plans for us are great. And i am so sorry about your family member that passed and left behind her children, I know so many cases like this, and it's so tough to understand the reasons, but there definitely is one. And I've witnessed God illuminating the path for many of those children's fathers and family members to lead the way for these children! 🙏🏽😊

[@foreverandalways3305]

I love this scripture thank you for sharing it. GOD'S word gives me hope and strength and guidance. ✝️🌸

[@RHouse-xd2yu]

This is my favorite verse, I have it scripted and framed over my bed. I found this verse by chance during a weird traumatic situation about 16 years ago, and it has never left me and helped ground me in the toughest of situations. Gods promise is the one thing I know I can hold onto and count on every day. Thanks for sharing this.

[@kyrajaremko7618]

Every mother everywhere can empathize with those days. Sending support with prayers. Those boys are so precious! 💙

[@GardenMinistry.]

Yes! As Andrea is telling her tough-day story, Im laughing nervously and nodding because I have been there so many times! All mom's are such warriors, pushing through those challenging moments each day, through various stages of our children's growth, and our roles are so crucial! Like Andrea says, even in those tough moments the pause and prayer are so beneficial to responding in more positive ways.

[@PineandProspectHome]

❤️❤️❤️

[@BeautifulLivingHome]

What a beautiful message🌸 We don't talk enough about what moms actually go through and the emotional experience of being a full time mom. Thank you 🌸

[@PineandProspectHome]

I agree, thank you ❤️

[@charlenehoekstra1591]

Your a sweet mama!!! Thanks for sharing your heart with us. No truer words spoken as the years are SHORT. I speak from experience 💜

[@patriciavogelsperger9645]

Yes, others have endured real tragedies and real loss, but that does not mean YOU never experience stress or never have hard days. Your perspective is right on. Don’t wish days away and look forward to your children getting older. Stay in the moment. Messes of all kinds can be cleaned up. Having a baby in your home is soul. I lost my youngest son many years ago. It never gets easier. Love your children no matter what the day brings. You seem like such a good mother…..don’t be hard on yourself. Keep enjoying your family, keep praying and keep loving the Lord. You’ve got this.

[@denisedelgado3350]

Amen! You are so right. Life is but a vapor.. days are long and years fly! We all are abundantly blessed 💕 God is good.

[@bethmann3283]

You have such a wonderful heart full of grace provided by God, your kids are blessed to have such a "thought full" momma. God bless you Andrea❤

[@SB-uz6wg]

Andrea, as a grandmother and after having my own children, intermittently babysitting my grandchildren (which I absolutely love 💗) I can have those same feelings at times. Many times I have asked for strength, while raising my own children. They’ve all grown to be wonderful parents to their children. I now tell my grandchildren, “Please don’t grow up so fast!” as time seems to go by faster as we get older. We are so very blessed!

[@kated4359]

That’s a lovely story; thanks for sharing💛

[@cindimadison4176]

Lifting you up in prayer 🙏

[@lougarou16]

Yes grateful is a big one ....being present in the small moments because when they grow up and leave you ache for the times when ....I can’t imaging our grandparent with no electricity or plumbing and ten kids to take care of

[@vincentshiflett6701]

I’m Karen and what a powerful but gentle spirit you have ! You are ministering to so many ! I remember having these hard days ,and in a different season of life , I still do . But if I could have had this amazing channel to watch with such a Godly young mother to be a an encouragement ….well I know It would have inspired and helped me so much ! I love this reminder to choose joy ! You’re absolutely wonderful . God bless you , Andrea.

[@martyhighley8717]

It's amazing how this came up today. My grandson that will turn 15 in November lives with me. He is having bad allergy problems right now, and you would think , from the way he is acting, that he was one step away from seeing Jesus face to face. When I was getting ready to advise him differently, God gave me Luke 6:36. Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful. Needless to say, it was asking for forgiveness time on my part.

[@Cinderella1125]

Praying is the best! You're right, a deep breath helps to clear your mind. God is always with us. Even as an adult, I sing Jesus Loves Me in times of stress. It always helps me.

[@melissaaderholt5105]

Thank you for your positive attitude. I'm a grandmother and keep my grandchildren after school and during the summer. I try to remember that most of the things that happen as just the small stuff. I get upset and yell sometimes then I feel bad. I will try to remember to take a deep breath. Thank you for being real and telling the truth about how it really is to be a mother. I am thankful for all the days including the hard days. There are so many that are sick, losing loved ones and many problems. Thank God for each day.

[@ParamountDisney_AP]

I'm so glad you have encouraged people to be thankful for what they have and not dwell on the negative. I'm going thru a rough season myself but thru it all I thank God every day for what I have and all that he's blessed me with. God gets me thru every difficult situation. People ask me how I can be so happy when I'm faced with difficult times, I give it to God and he makes all things right again. Keep sharing, there are many people who are inspired by you.

[@janetta5827]

Beautifully said and very true.

[@foreverandalways3305]

Your words of God give me hope and strength. You are a minister of God's word yourself. ✝️🌸

[@annetteramsey4627]

I’m a grandma now and man it’s so true time just flys by!! I can remember holding my oldest and thinking this will take forever but then I blinked and he’s now in his thirties and a father now! I would love to to go back in time and hold my children a little longer! My youngest is now married .

[@blessedacres2562]

I had recently asked you for a video on this! THANK YOU SO MUCH! You have me in tears. I can’t thank you enough. Satan truly does want us to live in sorrow. Not this time Satan! … not this time. God can & will help us chose joy each time. Having other moms like you sincerely helps lift us up through our journey in this season of life.

[@lesliepowell6471]

I’m a nana to three grandsons and one granddaughter! Yes time goes by…. I say you have a blessed perspective on life! I always think “ how great thou art…..” and I know He is. Blessings to you my dear.

[@jeanniecollier6763]

Bless you and your family.

[@thomaswiegand7348]

You have been blessed with good family, healthy children, supportive spouse.These all add up to make the tough times better. Remember that your KZbin family is a lot of hugs just for you and family.

[@PineandProspectHome]

❤️❤️❤️

[@annetterobinson5308]

Andrea, what a beautiful reminder for all of us, at every stage, to breathe, pray and claim God's Word!!

[@grannyp.w.4343]

Another Grammy here and what great ideas, you are an inspiration….and you are right. At 70 I can agree, times flies so very fast. God bless you and your family..🌻🌻🌻

[@gailacook5102]

Thank you again for encouraging us ! By sharing your go to steps, ( I’m a grandmother to 24 ☺️)you have equipped women of ALL ages and stages of life how to manage hard days. You are wise to use biblical principles in your daily walk, Remain steadfast in His love. Thank you for sharing!

[@seanagarrow7488]

A slumber party…four 7yr olds…a scary ghost story…a lit candle for campfire “ambiance” (I was seated across the room)…a page corner on fire (don’t ask how)…sticky soda used to extinguish flame…daughter slipping on soda soaked wood floor to retrieve towel…daughter crying with fat lip… It took less than 10 seconds from “It was a dark & stormy night…” to the fat lip… That was the one & only “camping in the livingroom slumber party” we ever had!

[@lianeabeyta4515]

what an inspirational post. This was so needed by so many, I am sure. Where did the time go? I wonder that as I remember holding my little new baby boy... he turns 50 next year!!!! What??? But now I also have a 27 year old grandson, a 17 year old grandson, and wait for it..... a 5 month old grandson!!!!! So we get to re-live some of those precious moments again. And with 4 sons, I am sure you will be surrounded by little ones again after they are grown. Life is a journey and a wonder. God is good.

[@peggy1844]

One of the greatest blessings of homeschooling was it gave me time with my children. Time that is so easy to fritter away with busyness. As a mom to 10, my days have been busy but homeschooling gave me so much time with my children. I have been homeschooling for 30+years and our youngest is a high school sophomore so I only have a few years left. Homeschooling was the best decision we have made as parents and I will forever be thankful that we took that step of faith when homeschooling was so new and went for it. Enjoy these days😊

[@cindyclark9534]

Oh honey... until you brought this up I had totally forgotten all about those days. I was there more times than I can count with my four boys and now that I’m in my 70’s and a grandmother many times over...I think I miss those days of breaking into tears or laughing until I peed! You’ve got this and God has your back! I said thank you Jesus a lot! Now I find myself saying thank you Jesus for just getting me through the day given all my aches and pains. You are wise beyond your years honey and we don’t care if your a bit exasperated...we’ve been there and this to shall pass, but you’ll survive it! Love you so much! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@tammyallen458]

I was going thru fall decor yesterday and found a picture of my 2 youngest surrounded by pumpkins and it was taken when they were 3 and 9. They are now 19 and 25 and both over 6' tall. I remember days like what you have but like you said they are blips in time and this too shall pass. I look back like you will one day and say "remember when?" Blessings to you

[@bjohnson1149]

"When my heart is overwhelmed, lead me to the rock that is higher than I." Psalm 61:2

[@maryoleary2037]

Andrea, you have an enormous amount of wisdom for someone so young. I'm now a grandmother, but can well remember the hectic days of small children and their many needs and demands. My daughter has twins, so talk about "double chaos." But you are right, when it all starts to crash, we can stop, take deep breathes, not yell or shout, say a quick prayer and eventually it all falls back into place. I like your idea to "choose joy." I also like the saying, "We often can't control the circumstances in our lives. But we can always control how we respond."

[@tori9951]

Andrea, thank you for saying “it’s not as serious as what other people go through..” it’s so true. I have two small kids and I work from home and I feel the same way you do at times. I really feel your struggle but I also remind myself that somewhere there is a mother struggling to just feed their child, somewhere a mother is holding her child’s hand while going thru chemo and wish they had our “struggle” it doesn’t diminish our struggle, it’s still valid… but when I put that into perspective it helps me BIG time. Yes your comment on a choice is so true. My husband and I often pray and ask God to keep giving us the strength to keep going. Another thing is having built in “days off” sometimes we need a few hours to go for a walk (without kids) visiting a book shop, taking a nap for an hour or two while the hubby takes the kids to the park.

[@joycewirth3022]

Dear Sweet Andrea, You are so blessed, with a wonderful family, parents, and those you know and trust, your church family. It is so true that we dwell on the negative and forget the positives. Thank you for reminding us about the blessings we have, even if it's observing a bird and listening to its song. Our lives would be happier if we would just stop, and listen to the love we are surrounded with, through God's gift of this beautiful and only "one" Earth. Please give lots of hugs and kisses to your children and your great husband. Many blessings abound to you.

[@marymendez4178]

Hello Andrea, It's so nice for you to share your experiences and concerns regarding motherhood. Your experience however it occurs often to other families too, so don't be a shame to speak the truth regarding your child's output it happens. Many blessings to the family.

[@wadonnadavis8089]

My children and grandchildren are grown, but your insights on helping our reactions and responses in stressful times are very valuable. Thank you.

[@srobs1216]

Excellent words! Peaying for you and your sweet family♥️

[@darlenemartin248]

AMEN! I'm a grandmother. Enjoy the moments, You are so right, time is flying by. I look back and shake my head to how little I knew while mothering my two children. They are two beautiful adults. But to go back I'd change so many choices and slow down and enjoy them more. You do amazing with your boys. You are so very blessed with God's favor. May God bless you in all you do.

[@sherribailey9064]

God bless you Andrea. 💕💕

[@kathryntrapman3917]

Andrea, what a powerful pep talk, such wisdom, hope and inspiration for all of us .Prayer is so powerful and getting the focus off ourselves in that moment of upset can defuse it. Embrace all that our children give us,time is precious and goes by so quickly. Thank you Andrea for sharing.I pray the favor of his Blessings on you and your family.❤️🙏❤️

[@Logrim3]

I’m also a mom of four young boys, and I’m so thankful for your encouragement. I have been disciplining myself to remember that the Lord is my rock of ages! A cleft for me! I ask him to strengthen me and do the next thing. He is only calling me to be obedient at this very moment, not to look too far ahead and be overwhelmed. Thank you for encouraging us all. I love how you made the point of not being a victim. Very helpful!

[@brandiconley3800]

Awe…Thank you for being so real!! Life can be a deal and we have to make the best of our situation or should I say life that we are living that moment! Someone told me years ago (when my children were younger ) You are right where God wants you! It had such an impact on me. I was not content being home all the time and felt like I had no life, couldn’t do this, couldn’t do that! It was a shaking moment. They said your children need you right now more than anything else. I look back now and wouldn’t trade it for the world. I have 4 children also 17, 21,22,23 Keep positive girl!! We are the only ones that make us who we are. Besides God of course. Stay full of his love and his love will radiate from you❤️

[@curban616]

Being a Mom is so hard sometimes. My babies are now in their 40’s and I remember times when I thought, I can’t wait till they are grown..now I would give almost anything to just hold them on my lap. You have to remember..this,too, will pass. You will miss those times when they were little.

[@gailrubin9029]

I am a grandma now and my son who will turn 40 in a few months is still my 2 year old riding his big wheels . Just writing this is unreal that I could be saying he is turning 40 soon ! I remember so vividly those “ hard” moments and later we adopted a little girl from China and she is turning 22 and it feels like a few months ago we got off the plane with her . The years we hold them in our arms so quickly become a memory. You are a wise woman to realize this at your age and not after the moment is gone .

[@Rebecca-creates]

You are very wise. Keep praying!

[@anachua8626]

You are such a wise mom, it takes a Lot of humility to served you're own family. The Lord is gracious enough to give you joy a great blessing. Anita From Philippines

[@karlavedder3139]

Such a wonderful message. ❤ I remember the days so well, when as a mom of 5 one of which was special needs, I felt like I was drowning. I recall feeling outnumbered by my children and at times feeling defeated. I made the decision to remember that it's better to join these children's simplistic mindsets than to challenge my own perfection. I called on the Lord often. Mom life is tough!!! Whether you have just one child or several, there are always "those days". Nothing does a soul better than counting blessings. Thanks for your message today !!!

[@debbiesmith851]

Amen & Amen on all the points mentioned. As I have experienced, at the blink of an eye they're all grown up. Cherish your 8, 5, 3 yo & newborn & the calls for bathroom help & spills. Counting my blessings for the title of "Mother & Grandma" & that we'll get to babysit our grandchild for several days. Appreciate your sweet spirited approach to this subject. Blessings 🤗

[@marebear09]

Great advice. Another thing that is helpful for me is playing hymns or instrumental worship music in the background. It really helps to change the atmosphere for the better 💛.

[@happygoldenyears4707]

Great video!:) very applicable for me. I have a 15months old and a 3 month old and need a lot of encouragement right now on how to be a good godly mom during these tough but blessed days.

[@etudda7547]

Spot on. mind set is everything. I also feel your home is so beautiful and relaxed feeling , to go to that sunroom is peaceful. To take that moment to reflect is so important. also journaling. Good luck to you and your family . love your channel its so comforting to watch. Thank you

[@carrielassiter8455]

Find joy in the later moments at the humor of it all. You made me so tickled, not at your circumstances, but at how children are. I taught 1st and 2nd grade for years and I know how little ones depend on adults and how cute their situations can be, though frustrating as well. Look back and laugh. Your little baby is so precious in your cuddle shirt. You are doing this! You are WINNING! You know that God is watching you and with you. Your boys love you and look up to you and you are being there for them. One day you will realize that these days are the best ones. "This too shall pass" is a phrase that you can say as you're feeling frustrated. Within a matter of minutes things can calm down. I'll be honest with you, I never had what you have and it was all I ever wanted. Cherish it, as I know you do. Love to you, my dear.

[@dianepereira1860]

Taking a deep breath and releasing the stress does help tremendously no matter what the cause of the stress. Sometimes it's important to take a step back to remove yourself from the situation and look at everything from a different perspective. It sounds like that is what you're doing and it's working to keep your emotions from escalating out of control. Children definitely do better in a household where their is structure and the parents exhibit a calm demeanor. Children become scared when they witness their parents become out of control. It's important that your children feel safe. You're doing a great job! And I love how you choose joy as your path!

[@PineandProspectHome]

With God's grace, it is not always easy. Thank you ❤️

[@jnerlee962]

You are and inspiration to more than young Mom's. This certainly can apply to many chapters in one's life. The emotional days will always be around the corner for all of us. Deep breaths and prayer 🙏 do help. As a grandma and retiree I still have to practice control on certain days that get overwhelming. So glad you shared Andrea. ❤

[@sherryhudson9075]

Yes how well I remember those days. I have 5 sons and a daughter and it got very chaotic Now that Im an old lady, I still regret those times I was impatient and harsh.

[@karynverdecchia9095]

When these moments happened to my son and I, I remind myself that I have no right to make my sons day full of anxiety and sadness. I tell him that what ever the issue was is over, we end it at that minute and claim the remainder of the day to having a great day in school, the surprise I packed in his lunch, jumping on the trampoline after school and suddenly smiles abound. For both of us. That are the choices I make.

[@racheljeffers2486]

My children are 17, 14 and 10, but this brings it all back! The challenges now are just as beautiful and I wouldn't trade a single moment of chaos for a lifetime of quiet ... my children grew into wonderful human beings and I treasure them ... but each day is still filled with beautiful chaos ... we are blessed beyond measure ... Congratulations on your new beautiful bundle!

[@rebekahhoskins3812]

Andrea. My goodness. My mama (raised 7 kiddos) sent your page to me saying “this mama is SO wise! May she encourage you as much as she has encouraged me.” I am a young mama of 3 boys, 3 and under. The days do get overwhelming at times. “Not a victim of my circumstances” stopped me in my tracks!!! GIRL. THANK YOU. Tears in my eyes. Changing my mindset from not being a victim of circumstances but a recipient of Gods great calling- shewwww! It’s salve to my soul. Thank you for sharing! Prayers for your and your sweet family!!

[@andreacarter1424]

Thank you so much for sharing! This is exactly what I needed to hear right now.

[@JennyYLock]

Beautiful share Andrea. 💗

[@AR-rz3tk]

I am a grandma of 12. This was so honest and real. I sat at my dining table with coffee and tears. So often I would love a " do over" for those past "hard" days. Thank you for sharing from your heart.

[@joycetaggart3123]

I am a grandma also! My granddaughters are 13 and 15. The time just gone so fast I want to go back just for a day. Maybe there is there is someone that can come and be with the little guy when you are teaching. It is a new school year and a new baby. Just someone to take the load off till you get into the new beginnings. An extra hand is not giving in. I am a jump into the fire kind of person, which is not good. I want to see the end of something before the I begin. I have to remember to pray more. Breath. Thank you for your suggestions. Joyce

[@JolovesDecor]

It’s nice you give advice. In my generation, they just threw you to the wolves. Said well, you had them…figure it out. It’s nice that mother’s encourage each other and feel they can talk about things.

[@KAStodgell]

So hard to do it all. Oh my. Stress. I love you are so real.

[@debraspringers2098]

I'm a grandmother of two grandsons! One is working for Amazon! The other one is a landscaper! They grew up too fast!

[@dianahernandez9219]

Thank you Andrea for your wonderful words❤️🙏🏼 this is what I needed to hear since I’m a momma of 3 going on 4 and there are moments where I’m afraid of how I will handle it all. But I am also a faithful woman and know that God has allowed to be moms of a lot of children for a reason and His reasons are way important than our own.❤️❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼 God bless you and your a beautiful family.

[@sandraweightman1646]

Oh I can so relate to those chaotic mornings. I would give anything to have them back (my eldest is 30). Such beautiful wise from you, thank you 💖xxx

[@susanwingblade1799]

Thank you. This was very helpful and inspirational. Enjoy the rest of your day!!!

[@arlenecoury9976]

Thank you so much for sharing this vlog Andrea ! My children are all grown up now, BUT I did just retire from working with Special Needs students for 17 yrs. and can totally identify. I will be sharing this vlog with the young mothers in our family for sure !

[@joanmanzella8740]

I so enjoyed this talk. I am a grandma now and you are correct that the years of having young children goes by so, so fast! I would encourage every Mom to enjoy every day that God gives you with your little ones! Thanks for your heart to heart chats on your utubes! They are a blessing even to a 60 year old grandma.

[@kimkay8635]

Andrea you are a blessing to us.! 🌸💗🌸

[@nancynance2272]

Thanks Andrea ! You sharing your heart with us is such a help ! Young Moms are often left with frustration after the chaos children can create. Your example of solidarity and steps of how you move through the chaos to the calm (well, at least the calmer🙂) is a blessing!! 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼

[@charlotterogers1182]

Good video, The joy of the Lord is my strength.

[@zlatinkaquinones3733]

And that is called gratitude i’ll take care of my grandson he’s 10 I’m not gonna lie he drives me nuts and I look at him and I say to myself you’ll be 14 in four more years you’re not gonna need me to take care of you anymore and I get sad and happy and after 14 in four years he’ll be 18 going to college yes time does go fast and I want him to remember me as a good grandma so I pray a lot and I count my blessings thank you for sharing Have a great weekend

[@LB-ku6ry]

I’m happy to have found your KZbin channel. My heart is full for what you share. It has blessed me. I’m not a mom. I’m 58 years old. I have learned so much from this video. Thank you! And God bless you and your family.

[@margaretpervier8357]

………and neither of your little ones was trying to annoy you and how frustrating these things were to them. 😊❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lindamerrick8278]

Thank you for sharing your heart with us. What a wonderful way to start the day listening to you. As mom’s grandma’s we all have been in the same situations. Life isn’t easy sometimes others are going through tougher things in life. Have a blessed day. God Bless Philippians 4-13. 💕 💐🌹🌹

[@shoshanachavab]

We read the book of psalms daily to,fortify ourselves. Thank you 🙏 so much for your calmness and demeanor. You are a wonderful mother 🥰👶 enjoy them little while you can.

[@lilymorales5922]

Andrea, no one truly knows unless they have been in such situations; not even most husbands. I know. I understand. For 13 years, non-stop, I traveled to work & take one child to baby sitter & the other two to school & their school was in front of where I worked. We lived an hour away from my job & by the time I was done doing this, it had been 90min. Then I would repeat the process in the evening. The home to cook, homework, baths, cleaning, etc. I went into a dark & deep depression. After 13 years I had a nervous breakdown. My life & health changed. I developed fibromyalgia after that. I was never the same. You’re doing SO good. You are a GREAT mom & YES…it’s OK to let go of everything else. Work will ALWAYS be there but not your little ones. You have a BIG blessing to be a stay at home mom. Yes, we have MANY, so many blessings - praise God!! Keep reaping those blessings!! 🌻❤️🌻🎈🤗❤️🥰🌷🌻

[@frandemianczyk]

Thanks so much for sharing your heart Andrea! I’m a Grandma myself & I couldn’t agree more! Children are gifts from God & you are such a good mother to yours. Your meek & quiet spirit speaks volumes, as does your care of your family. May God bless you and your family richly. Sending love & prayers in Jesus Name 🥰🙏🏻❤️

[@donalyntuttle1005]

Thank you Andrea, for such a beautiful and encouraging message! My children, except for my youngest who is fourteen, are now all grown. Many, many hard days there were, but what I remember the most now that my children are older, are the blessings they were! I miss those days of my little ones, and it does seem as if you blink and they are grown! Keep on trusting the Lord and looking to Him each day! You are so right that a grateful heart gets you through!! You are one blessed Mommy!! Thank you choosing to share your heart in a post like this, I am praying that God will use your words to encourage and bless others as well!! I know I was blessed by your words!! My teenage daughter (my youngest) has gone through some difficult times recently and so much of what you shared is exactly how I have been encouraging her through her struggles!! I also think of the children's song JOY--JESUS, OTHERS, then YOU--what a wonderful way to spell joy!! 🥰 Thank you again for your vulnerability to share your heart!! The struggles of motherhood are real, but oh so worth it!! ❤️ And by the way, your boys are so precious!! I love seeing your interaction with them!!

[@rebeccakelly2651]

You listed all the best things! But also, try to remember to laugh. We all know we'll be looking back on these crazy moments and laughing in a day ... a week ... or a month. It relieves so much stress to learn to laugh sooner. You've got this Mama--you're doing GREAT !!!! 🍁♥️🍁

[@geraldinecolvin8662]

Wow, I've never even been a mom, but this is excellent advice for dealing with challenges in general. Exceptional, practical wisdom that can help anyone handle stress. God bless you!

[@susanhartman2449]

Your message is beautiful and I know there are many that are benefiting from hearing it. Me included and I’m 73!

[@barbaracarbone4658]

Yea sometimes those days are brutal...lol. Glad you got thru it peacefully.

[@jessicakallen]

Beautiful as always Andrea Thank you 🥰

[@cbb_creationsceciliabaca775]

As long as they’re are healthy 🤍🙏🏼 Yes, I know it’s very hard to be a mother at times 🤍 We’re going through tough times with my nephew he’s was just diagnosed with ITP what is it? He has very low platelets and they have to take him to the ER every time his nose bleeds 😩. Pray always🙏🏼 You have a beautiful family God Bless you. Thank you for you message.

[@hopeup2792]

Thank you for sharing. The way you react will be the way your children will learn to react in situations, so you are teaching them to choose joy and thankfulness in all circumstances. You are also teaching them to lean on God and trust Him when they hear you pray.

[@saraortiz3160]

Babygirl "And this too shall pass " ❤❤❤ God is trusting you with these children. Have a good cry and carry on honey. Sending you love and a prayer. ✝️❤❤

[@juliabroyles9652]

This video was such a Godsend! I am a momma of 3 littles (5 and under) and this week has been full of hard days! Unfortunately I reacted in my flesh and not in the Spirit. I do this too often so I really appreciate you sharing this. I am going to start breathing, praying and finding JOY!

[@luisevieten2035]

Will pray for you in my rosary.

[@PineandProspectHome]

Thank you!

[@tinab758]

So wise you are Mama! Happy you reflected and put it all in perspective. I had only 2 children but 14 months apart and I was always so busy, the youngest was colicky and cried for 8 mos. Thought I would lose my mind. She spent the first 2 yrs on my hip. Would go to no one else. I had no family around to help either. Just me and my babies. Love is what got me through. When they became teens it was just as exhausting but in more of an emotional way. Busy schedules with all their activities and worrying about social influences. You still dont sleep because you wait up for their safe return home. They are in their 40s now and wonderful, kind souls. So although very hectic now, these hassles are the small things in the big picture. Remember...you are the Mom and you still know best for them. They think you know everything and can do everything. Savor it now. You are doing a great job Mama and like others have commented....laugh at the craziness,

[@tinafehr8394]

Andrea, I love this. Yes, as a mom of 3 grown sons, I too had these moments where life was so chaotic and I felt like I couldn’t take a breather…but do and do call on the Lord for help and He will. I remember one particular moment when I too had a day like you did where everything fell apart at once and I did loose it with my kids… Later on when talking to my mom and telling her about my day…she in her gentle way reminded me of how convenient it was to fill the bathtub with warm water and quickly bathe the kids and put a load of dirty clothes in the washer and dryer, to fill the dishwasher so the dishes are not sitting on the counter or sink…and putting on the self clean oven after a messy overspill in the oven. I quickly remembered how she didn’t even have a clothes washer with 4 children and had a wood burning stove that had to have a fire built before she could even wash dishes. They did get modern conviences after that like electricity, running water ( hot water came years later) etc. There were 7 of us siblings in total. Times were hard but they also were full of laughter and character building. …Blessings to you…

[@margaretterracciano7620]

Beautiful message, Andrea. I love seeing Isaiah snuggled close to you as you speak your encouraging words. He feels your love!❤️

[@beckyberrett2415]

You are such a sweet mommie and human being!❤️

[@PineandProspectHome]

Thank you ❤️

[@lolamost3100]

such a wise young lady you are, we should cherish every moment we have with our children, as you mentioned time flies, and before you know it they're off to college, just like my daughter, it seems like yesterday I was holding her in my arms and now she's 20 years old young lady junior in out of town college. I'm missing her every moment💖🥲

[@PineandProspectHome]

Awww, such sweet memories ❤️❤️

[@vivianstidham9596]

Hi Andrea. Reminding yourself of your blessings is so huge! There are women who have to leave their babies and children at day cares while they work. You are so blest to be able to mold your little ones minds into a loving, respectful, Christian environment. I think you know what I mean. You have an awesome privilege given to you by God! And yes it's very demanding at times. You are a very special Momma and your boys are learning so much just by watching how you handle things. One suggestion that may help is to play Christian music or even classical music or old hymn's. There is a list if you Google that are found on youtube. There are even songs with no lyrics played on the guitar. Music can just set the mood. That's all I have. You are doing so well after having Isaiah. I had some postpartum blues that sometimes when I felt overwhelmed, I would cry and then it would magically pass. Kinda like letting the steam out of a pressure cooker! Lol! Anyway, I hope you understand, I'm not to good at explaining. I will tell you this, someday they will be grown and you will miss this time. I know cause I'm there now. Oh, it might help also to keep a journal, if your able. I will tell you this, God has given you everything you need to be a wonderful Momma to your little ones! You are so precious and I am sending you a Big hug from Texas! 😊🇨🇱

[@jv36035]

Beautiful video and such wise tips. Thank you. I’m a mother and grandmother and what I would give to do it all over again. I had a stressful career while raising my kids and wasn’t fully present. I get afraid thinking about some memories my kids have of me stressing out on them. Anyway, thank you for sharing

[@PineandProspectHome]

We all have those moments, that is why prayer is so important and giving yourself grace with God's help ❤️