Murphy's Law

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  1. Murphy's Law: a supposed law of nature, expressed in various humorous popular sayings, to the effect that anything that can go wrong will go wrong. 

Murphy's Law is the law of the land when your spouse heads out of town. Whether it be Uncle Sam that takes them away, a business trip, urgent family matters, or even a getaway weekend with friends. When you are by yourself for those few days what can go wrong, will go wrong. 

Since I'm a military spouse though, that's what I can speak on. When a temporary duty assignment away from home comes up, the faucet will break, your car will flash on a check engine light, and your pets and children will decide havoc is their middle name. 

I recently had one of those days. Our baby was fussy for several days, and it's bittersweet. I won't lie and say solo parenting is a breeze, it does have its challenges. But we also know it won't be like this for long. After a long day in the office, I bring her home and set in to nurse her for a while. At the same moment, our poor pup starts losing his stomach contents in several large piles throughout the house, his special gift to me. He finally jumps on the couch, just needing comfort, and again chucks all over the brand new (to us) cushions. 

I again won't lie, the tears started. Postpartum has finally come to a head, and my spouse is not close by to reach out to. I'm reminded of my limitations and unworthiness. I am far from enough for this situation. 

Praise God for this reminder though. I am finite and he is infinite. I am weak and he is strong. The God who created all the heavens and earth knit my sweet child together in my womb. He is more than sufficient for the dark days. 

"But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me." 2 Corinthians 12:9

Praise God that in moments when I'm so far from home and feel so alone, He has gifted us community right where we are. Praise God I can phone a friend and have another set of hands in an hour, willing to love on our family and remind us that God is in fact good and He is present.

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