Friday, June 18, 2010
Friday ConFessions Part 1
I must confess, I almost let two negative things overshadow one of the important events in my oldest son's life. Last night he graduated from elementary school and he is on his way to middle school. (wow-it seems like he was just born) As always I usually reflect on things--the day after. Today, I had to "slap" myself and "get over" the two things that were bugging me, because I realized that the devil is ever busy trying to steal joy and to overshadow good. The ceremony was inspiring and memorable. I was overjoyed (no I didn't cry) and very proud to witness seeing my son reach high academic achievement. I really wanted to yell and scream and jump up and down, but this wasn't a football game, so I stayed seated and "refined".... In the entire scheme of things, there really wasn't anything that should have taken away from this moment, but I almost let it creep in there. I was reminded that if we aren't careful, the devil will steal our joy and then we have a party stewing in the theft!!!! It was a wake up call that staying positive, being positive and thinking positive is an action and a way of life that requires work, constant work. I'm doing the work....are you?
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The mother lion in me got her claws in a bunch yesterday when I thought someone had mistreated my daughter. After wondering how to handle it, I thought... this is the most important job I'll ever have. I need to do whatever I can to protect my children, while being the role-model that will teach them by example how to handle various situations. I heard someone say once that you learn how to parent with the first child and then you then you implement what you learned with the second child. I think that is so true. I thank God for good friends and good lessons. Moreover, I realize that it will all work out in the end. I put my claws away today when I realized that I was worried for nothing. CONGRATULATIONS to all of the 2010 graduates!!! We're going to savor the best of this moment.
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