Gò0dNews for Parents
Finding Myself At Home
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by Amy Scott
oday I am on day 25 of sheltering at home – For
impatient and short tempered. We’ve leaned into each other,
more than three weeks, I have held several roles that
apologized, and moved forward. There have been tears shed
many of you can relate to—lunch lady (and breakfast
on numerous occasions. We are all grieving the life that was
lady and dinner lady for that matter), teacher, principal,
put on pause. Those hard moments have been outweighed
cleaning lady, activity director, lysol lady, chief comforter,
by truly good moments – simple moments I pray that my
gardener, household toilet paper hoarder, fear dispeller,
kids remember for years to come like sitting around the
and chief grocery getter just to name a few. I’ve always done
table enjoying a prolonged meal, playing board games,
all of these things in some capacity, but the intensity of the
practicing new languages on fun apps, walks around the neighborhood, cooking together, noticing the unfolding of nature, and worshipping together from our couch to name a few. We’ve been intentional about connecting with the outside world virtually, and have treasured moments to see our friends on screen and call people who we would probably not typically reach out to. I would not wish illness upon anyone, but since we are in this unprecedented season, I am thankful for the opportunity to reset reality – I never want to forget the mom I met within me during this time. She is brave, confident, creative, caring, outgoing, and accomplished – because she more fully leans into the Lord. Philippians 1:6 states,
last few weeks has been unparalleled. This is in addition to
“He who began a good work in you will carry it on to
my full-time job of running a non-profit organization from
completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” As I find myself
home. Truth be known, I’ve always felt more accomplished
imagining what the new normal will be like once this season
outside the home. Accolades come easy at the office, and
has ended, I am filled with hope that reflected in that new
I consider myself mediocre at best as a homemaker, cook,
normal is a slower and simpler pace, one where our family
housekeeper, mom, wife, friend. I’ve always struggled with
values each other more deeply, our faith is strong and we
measuring up, but this season of sheltering at home has led
pursue true connection with those around us. I also pray
me to lean more closely into the Lord who teaches me that
that we don’t forget those who have not had such a positive
I am enough. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 states, “Therefore I am
time sheltering at home – and may proactively need our
well content with weaknesses, with insults, with distress,
support and love once this season ends, and we answer the
with persecutions, with difficulties, for Christ’s sake; for
call to be there for them.
To say that all of the moments of the last 25 days have been rosy would be a lie – there are moments we’ve all been
20 // May 2020
About The Author
when I am weak, then I am strong.” Amy Scott is the Executive Director of Bethany Christian Services of Greater Chattanooga. She is an adoptee who passionately serves the adoption community for over ten years. Amy resides in North Georgia with her husband and three daughters.
