Article February 15, 2010 Issue

A family in loving balance

BY MARTA GREENWOOD

DID YOU EVER RECEIVE SOMETHING really special in a way you never asked for? In my experience as a wife and mother, I've learned that blessings come from divine Love, the God who knows every thought we keep hidden in our heart. This is the Love that never runs out of steam or energy. Where we see distance, Love helps us make connections. Where we see divisions, Love teaches us about unity. And healing is the change of perception that sees obstacles dissolve through the light of this infinite Love.

Many years ago, I appreciated the fact that my husband was hardworking and was doing pretty well in building a career. Well, at least until we had our much-longed-for little family of two adorable girls. They were every bit a gift from God. They were born 18 months apart, and I stayed home to care for them.

An awful lot of the time I was doing things solo with the kids, since my husband's work involved long hours and sometimes included being at the office on weekends. He also went on business trips. We hardly had any quality time together as a family. It became strenuous for me, looking after both of the girls, cooking meals, giving baths, doing errands, without much practical support, and we couldn't afford any extra help. I began to feel resentful and angry at being left on my own to do all the work.

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