In A Rut

You ever had one of those days?  OK, it's really been one of WEEKS, not just days. 

Monday morning I got a call from my uncle that my mother and some people were going to go get the rest of her stuff at the storage building.  They were just going to stop by my house to drop off some home grown okra and peaches.  During that visit, my mother proceeded to tell me some things that I cared not to listen to and I lost my cool.  I got loud and in her face and acted like a lunatic.  Exactly like she would want me to or expect me to.  Not the Christian, loving, Pastor's wife, that I should be.  I felt like crud after I did it but I am still not happy with the words my mother spoke to or about me.  I cannot control HER actions.  I can only control mine and I did not act like I should have that day.  I have felt horrible ever since!

One good thing that happened that day was my husband was late getting home.  No, that's not good but what he had in his hand made my day.  Flowers!  I almost cried when I saw him with them.  He hasn't brought me flowers in quite a while, so it is really special when he does!

Tuesday we went to our L.I.F.E. classes.  Caleb doesn't want to be there really but he is doing his best!  Erin wants to be there but doesn't want or I should say like, the homework.  It will all be fine.  The work is good for them and they will learn much this year.  I am sure we will NOT do this again.  The good thing about this is the grades they get at L.I.F.E. stay at L.I.F.E.  I could care less what grade they get.  Well, I care but it doesn't matter to me if they get an A or D.  As long as they are doing their very best and I see that they are working as hard as they can.  This past week, Erin completed her homework but go to class and got the research wrong.  I ended up calling the teacher and trying to find a way to make sure that didn't happen again.  If it does, and Erin receives a low grade, I don't care!  I know she worked hard and tried and I cannot help what grade the teacher gives her.  We are lucky that I am friends with Erin's teacher and I am in the class with Caleb's teacher.  So, I think we will be fine.  It is not strict and rigid.  Everything will be fine!

Thursday, I went with the lady who runs the Olive Branch Food Pantry to a meeting in Jackson, MS.  I got up at 4:15 and left at 5 am because it takes 3-1/2 hours to get there.  We learned quite a bit from the USDA meeting and while I was there, I kind of got roped into helping her, which I am fine with if my husband is also in agreement.

Today, we had book club.  Feminism.  That's a big subject that many people refuse to discuss but that is what this book is basically about!  Good stuff.  If you haven't already, you should read the book, Passionate Housewives Desperate for God.  I have mentioned this book before.  It was written by Stacy McDonald and Jennie Chancey.  You can purchase it from Vision Forum.  Do a search if you want to read it.

Well, I hope this post finds you doing well.  Gotta go make dinner!  I love being a Housewife and am thankful that God has blessed me with such a great family.  I pray you too enjoy your family and cherish the moments you have with them.