"They" say you shouldn't cry over spilled milk.
Am I allowed to cry after I had a hectic, crazy, scattered day at work?
Followed by an unexpected trip south to help Art's sister with her flat tire? On the freeway? In the rain?
Which means that we only got to go grocery shopping at 8pm instead of 6? Which means that we didn't eat dinner until 9:45, instead of 7:30?
And halfway through dinner preparations, the oven broke, so the pizza dough is raw, and we had to heat it up in the microwave?
And the one highlight of the evening was when we exchanged Christmas gifts, and he got me a coat (the doesn't fit) and I got him shoes (that don't fit)?
Is that worse than spilled milk? Am I allowed to cry then?
"Consider it pure joy whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." -James 1:2-4
Easier said than done, James.
4 comments:
yeah yesterday was a tough day... and we experienced it together! hurray for being married! it was one of those days that I felt like a brat who simply didnt have things go my way... we just had to ourselves aside to help others. we still received gifts, but we just need to get them in our sizes. and the dinner was delicious, but just needs to be cooked more/better. learning opportunity! love you!
Good comment by Art! Yeah some days can be kinda rough...but James is right. Taking the high road usually isn't easy, but it's the best way to cope with things that don't go the way we think they should! God's grace is always there for us to do the right thing or have the right mind set. As your sister would say...make a thankful list. Anyway, hope today is much better, love you and see you soon!!!!
I think it's okay to cry. I had a nice little cry myself last night. Sometimes you just need a release. But then you should try to follow James's advice - the guy knew what he was talking about!
Your husband's comment was sweet, by the way! Aren't you grateful for the logical way men look at things sometimes? Especially after you've already had your good cry. :-)
When I'm tempted to be overwhelmed with life and all the setbacks and frustrations - I remind myself that there are people going through horrible things - deadly diseases, divorce, the heartbreak of a wayward child, the loss of a parent, the loss of a job, a housefire.....makes my baking that didn't turn out or not finding the perfect Christmas present or standing in the never ending line at Wal-Mart seem pretty bearable by comparison.
And just think - you'll soon be holding your brand new little nephew in your arms and all will be right with the world again - even if your tummy is a little off from eating half raw pizza. ;)
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