![Sheri and kids climb a sand dune to video her husband and son riding ATVs](https://i0.wp.com/thelemonadedigest.com/upload/3820/blogs/Sheri_on_sand_dune_with_kids.jpg)
I am called by God to be a wife and mother and so I take that calling seriously. The love that I have inside for my children is such a deep love, one that can only come from the heart of God.
I knew it was real love when I even loved their cry,
In our travels I miss out on a lot of activities that once I would have enjoyed. I don’t always get to kayak across the lake or down the river. I don’t always get to four wheel for hours to a hidden meadow and spend time alone with my dear husband.
But, instead I get to climb the smaller boulders with my wee ones. I get the privilege to watch them when they splash in the water or hike down the shorter trail.
Reality is that I don’t miss out on a thing, in fact, I have such a wonderful time when all my children and husband can do activities together.
We don’t miss out on anything.
I still get to spend wonderful time with my hubby, maybe not on a weekend getaway, but in the morning when we sit outside the camper, reading our bibles together, sipping coffee as we sit at the base of a mountain or by a glimmering lake.
![Sheri and Shae enjoy the views in Ridgway Colorado](https://i0.wp.com/thelemonadedigest.com/upload/3820/blogs/womanhood_blog_lay_down_life-3.jpg)
Put the kids to bed on time and dear Shae and I get to snuggle in bed, too exhausted to go anywhere, and watch a movie or read a book together.
No, I don’t miss out on anything by giving up my rights or my “old” desires….I have gained a much better life, just like Jesus promised I would.
![The whole family have a great time at Black Canyon of the Gunnison Colorado](https://i0.wp.com/thelemonadedigest.com/upload/3820/blogs/sheri_and_family-2.jpg)