When Grace Meets Chaos 🤝

Last week I had one of those “Lord, this is a lot” moments.

One of the kids hurt themselves while playing, and like the helicopter mom I am (lol), I quickly packed up me and all seven of the kids to head to the ER.

Yes, you read that right—one adult and seven kids ten and under.

Picture it.

Pure, unfiltered chaos.

Now, I’ll be honest. I don’t do well with cuts and blood. So there I was, standing in the middle of my living room yelling, “Okay, nobody panic!” as I tried to get two babies dressed and make sure the 4- and 5-year-old didn’t walk out of the house wearing two left shoes. My anxiety was already at a 10.

But then, something told me to stop. To pause. To breathe.

I went to my room for a few minutes—not long, but just enough time to get myself dressed and bring my anxious energy down from a 10 to a 2. I knew if I didn’t, I’d end up snapping at the kids, not because they were doing anything wrong, but because I was overwhelmed and overstimulated.

So I gathered myself. I packed up diapers, sippy cups, tablets, extra snacks (because seven kids, y’all), and we all piled into a Lyft headed for the hospital.

Once we were checked in and sitting in the ER room, something beautiful happened. We laughed about how clumsy their brother is. The doctor came in, pleasant and engaged, even offering popsicles to all the kids. She complimented them on how well-behaved they were. I smiled, knowing deep down that this day could’ve gone a whole lot differently.

And then—this part still makes my heart happy—while the nurse was applying medical glue to my bonus son’s wound, my daughter started playing “Jesus Loves Me” on her tablet. One by one, all of the kids joined in singing. Even the doctor started singing with us!

I sat there, surrounded by seven little voices (the two babies just yelling along lol) and a humming doctor, and all I could think was: Thank You, God.

Thank You for these beautiful, loud, wild blessings. Thank You for helping me pause and choose grace over panic. Thank You for showing up even in the chaos.

As we were leaving, a nurse turned to me and said, “You’re doing a great job with them.”

Life, especially as a mom, will hand you chaotic moments. Moments where your patience is tested, your nerves are frayed, and your first instinct is to react out of stress. But grace gives us room to pause.

Grace reminds us that we don’t have to have it all together. It gives us permission to breathe, to reset, to show up with love instead of tension.

James 1:19 says, “Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.”

That’s not just about conflict—it’s about learning to slow down and let God lead, even when the house feels like a zoo and you’re one “I’m thirsty” away from losing it.

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💛 Call to Action

When’s the last time you felt God’s peace in a chaotic moment? Share your story in the comments. I’d love to encourage you!

✨ A Prayer for Patience and Grace

Father, thank You for being my anchor when life feels overwhelming. When chaos rises and my patience is thin, help me pause and lean into Your peace. Teach me to respond with grace instead of frustration, and remind me that even in the mess, You are present. Strengthen my heart to love well, to breathe deep, and to see Your blessings all around me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.