• Mar. 25, 2008
Happy Birthday to my Gordon!
Gordon is 3 years old today! I am so grateful that he is a part of this family and that we are given the opportunity to give and receive the awesome love and affection that is wrapped up in this super tiny, somewhat miniature version of a 3 year old ;) Gordon has the sweetest voice, and it joys me to just sit and hear him talk about things, not only because 3 year old stories are funny....but because the sound of his voice is just that precious. I hope he shares his stories and his affections with me for the rest of MY life.
On other fronts, I'm still working on fixing all the little things about myself and my attitudes that need fixing. It's a tall order to be the person that God instructs us to be...and to do it ALL THE TIME!! But upon realization of the fact that God does not base his expectations of me on how I might compare with the rest of society, but strictly on his word that he has laid out in front of me in black & white......such a tall order...but surely, SURELY I can AT LEAST improve myself. Perfection would be nice....but I gotta start somewhere, right?
OK, so I know you're all dying to know just what on earth is wrong with me anyways?! Well, let's just say that lifetime habits are hard to break and these are the points that I will be working on within myself...and hopefully I can create new habits that will further me into walking more closely with God and becoming the person he wants me to be.
1. Quit complaining!! Not only does complaint communicate that I am ungrateful, but kids pick up on their parents' habits....and the complaining thing just has to go altogether. We are a very happy, very blessed, and very grateful family...but unfortunately, our words do not always communicate this.
2. Love my enemies, bless those who curse me, turn the other cheek, etc......that's pretty self explanatory! But, but........I guess there really is no excuse not to love, bless, and encourage others indiscriminately.
3. No yelling, always correct in love, and BE CONSISTENT by golly! I'm not like horrible at this or nothing, but there is definite, and evident room for improvement.
4. Face all tasks before me with a happy heart!! I wonder why the kids aren't doing back handsprings over chores?! hmmmm............. Really though, what a blessing it is to my family when things are done and there is peace and organization in the home. Regardless of how I feel on any given day, I must get past my periodic selfishness and realize the good and the reward in a sometimes seemingly impossible task of running this household. God has promised me that he will not give me more than I can handle....and I must have faith in his word and KNOW that I can and I WILL happily fulfill my role in this family at all times.
So that's only 4 things...but they are tough things...and I gotta start somewhere. So, hold me accountable, would ya? With God's guidance and strength, I hope to look back on this sooner than later, and be able to say that I have turned some old bad, habits into behaviors that are more becoming of a wife and mother striving to be a fine example of a child of God.
Till then, I'm going to try to concentrate on these things....and not consistently add more to my list!!
Later Y'all
Comments
• Mar. 27, 2008
Ahhhh!
Posted by abundantblessings
I knew I missed something important!!!
HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY TO GORDON!!!!!!
I am so sorry I missed his special day!!!!
This month is just flying by...and I'm not flying with it. :)
Yeah!!! I get to see you tomorrow!!!!!
Love ya!
Laurie
• Mar. 27, 2008
Happy Birthday Gordon!
Posted by Anonym
Hi Misty! Thanks for stopping by my blog. I enjoy your comments. I need to make myself a fix-it list too! I can't wait for next MNO!!! Michele
