Dina Deleasa Instagram – I like to show the in-betweens. If you have been with me awhile, you know showing this is important. Because there was a time where my comparison game was strong. Becoming a mom didn’t come as naturally as I thought it would. Nothing looked like I had anticipated, from the emergency birth, to blood transfusions, to the NICU. To being diagnosed with PPD and PTSD. I wasn’t bringing my baby on planes to tv segments let alone the mall. However, now you see me walking into the studio with Siena. It seems I do it all with her, but friends, that came in time. In between the television segments, book news, fancy videos, trips, and whatever else you see that makes you say “I wish.” There is this in-between. Its been seasons of confusion, depression, victories, failures, illness, disappointment, exhaustion. And sometimes ,in fact a lot times, simply cleaning toliets, changing diapers, making dinner, driving to dance lessons, folding laundry. You name it, you get it.
But let me encourage you, the in-between also gives way to the breakthrough, redirection, recovery, and gratitude. It gives way to the change of season, and the storm subsiding. I have found myself explaining often that the valleys are not necessarily the worst places to be. Because that is where we find the opportunity for deeper faith, for God to show us what he is capable of and what we are capable of through him. If given the chance valleys can strengthen us and refine us. So that we not only appreciate the mountain top but we do not fear our next descent down. There is a deeper contentment to be found Because we now know he walks so closely with us, and that he uses even what is meant to destroy us. I may still struggle at points but my will to press on with him is stronger than before.
There are blessings in the in-between, spend time counting them. You may be surprised to find your valley is not as deep and dark as you. Don’t compare your in-between to someone else’s end result. Happy Mother’s Day <3 | Posted on 13/May/2024 07:31:45
