April 6, 2008
Jane and Dad
April 6, 2008
Soundly Sleeping
Life is good. I just emailed my sister Amanda & that is her email address. I love it. It suggests that her choice is to be optimistic. Even when the boys are both crying or pooping or making a mess.... or all of the above at the same time!
I have a real hard time with making that decision: to say that life is good. How is that possible? Can you see the beautiful face of my little girl? Did you notice that I am not wasting away for want of food or shelter? Am I really lucky enough to boast my great job, house, husband, dog, kid, friends, family.....? How could I possibly not believe that life is good every day?!
At church on Sunday, the pastor said that, although we cannot choose what comes our way, we have "the privilege" to make choices to stop any hurts coming FROM us. Poignant. This message came during a time of great struggle for me. It was perfect.
You could say it was a message from God.
Now, I must choose to allow it to sink in. To reflect upon my responsibilities in relationships and retaliation. It has been a topic heavy on my mind lately. I have a real hard time with being rubber - you know, always trying to bounce that hurt right back in the direction it came from. Problem is that I am more glue-like that I think & the hurt just sticks to me even harder.
So, I am going to take a deep breath and take it one hurt at a time. I will try my darndest to move on and decide what I will allow to 'bounce' off of me. Needless to say, I will need some help here. If you get a chance, please pray for me and this deep struggle I have. I would really appreciate it.
1 comment:
Wow Stacey, I can't believe your message...Is there something in the air or perhaps it's the time of year?? I have also recently been the receiver of other peoples "stuff" at work.I will hold you and your precious family in my prayers. I always try to remember the hard stuff builds character but..... it is not to say it doesn't hurt.Good thoughts to you,
Jenn
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