1/13/2012

What make a successful mother?

A couple of days ago I was approached by a friend (while at church) and she said "Your name has been nominated for PTA Vice President and after you serve a year in that role, we would like for you to be our next PTA President (at Bradley and Calvin's school)". After the shock wore off my face I thought to myself "wait... when did I put that out in the universe that I "Heidi Sonboul" wanted to be the next PTA President?!" I know that I speak up when I think things are wrong and I have gotten to know almost EVERY child on the playground, because this is our 3rd year there. I'm just confused... I guess.

I feel like I'm always running and didn't I just do a post the other day about controlling the speed of my life? Let's say that I jump on this ride... let's say that I take this role, what then? Will I still have time to workout and shower? Feeling confuse as to what I should do

I called my sister Tammy and she said
"RUN... and talk to Penny (my other sister)".
Then I called mom and she said
"RUN... and talk to Penny".
(Back story on penny: she has been a PTA President and she has said "it's a LOT of work"!)
So I call Penny and she says
"Heidi...it's so much work! However, if there was ever a mom that could do it...it would be you".

Wait what??? Now I'm even more confused! All I needed was one more person that is a "mother" to give me the RUN talk and I was going to pass. After I got off the phone with her, I thought a lot about what she said and in my heart I know that this is what I should be doing with my life. Pushing and leading along even when I'm beat and overbooked. I feel that's why I went through so much as a child and understand so much about life as an adult. That's why I'm loud and not afraid to speak up for what's right. I know that being a PTA President won't solve the worlds issues, but it will allow me to reach those that are local...even if I must skip a show or two (let's hope that doesn't happen).


I have no idea if I will win this race I'm about to start, but dang it... I'm going to give it all I've got. I want the best for my boys and the school they go to. I have a lot of GOOD ideas and I'm not afraid to use them. So with confidence and courage I'm taking this role. Pray for me people... that I won't fall from exhaustion!
Pray for my that I will accomplish my to do list in life.

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4 comments:

Sharon said...

CHANGE THE WORLD
A man decided that he would change the world.
But, he wasn’t successful.
So he decided to change the country.
But, he wasn’t successful.
So he decided to change his community.
But, he wasn’t successful.
So he decided to change his street.
But, be wasn’t successful.
So he decided to change his family.
But, he wasn’t successful.
So he decided to change himself.
AND HE WAS SUCCESSFUL.
AND HIS FAMILY CHANGED AND THEY AFFECTED THEIR STREET.
AND THE PEOPLE ON THE STREET AFFECTED THEIR COMMUNITY.
AND THE PEOPLE OF THE COMMUNITY AFFECTED THEIR COUNTRY.
AND THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTRY AFFECTED THE WORLD.

Emilie said...

Dude. SLOW. DOWN.
I don't think you should do it.
Just my opinion.

Mary Ann Jenkins said...

I say go for it Heidi!! I was the VP at my oldest kids school and although it is a lot of work, it can be very rewarding too!

Anonymous said...

Take care of YOUR health first...there will be plenty of opportunities in the near future. Someone is waiting for you on the other side of the veil...don't make them wait any longer... :)