A Slap In The Face

Travis had to leave for work earlier than normal this morning. He told me last night. I knew I needed to get up earlier this morning. Did I?? Heck no. He left around 7. No big deal. He had made breakfast and the kids lunches and they were all up. But as I was getting ready, I could feel the tension building up. "I'm going to be late." I continued to talk to myself, saying that I could make it on time. Not to fuss at the kids because it was not their fault that I slept too long. Remember to see JOY when I see them. (something new I'm trying) And about that time Colson walked in with one of my Willow Tree figurines and announces that Graham had broken it. I immediately stormed into the kitchen and yelled at him not to touch anything else that belonged to me. He dropped his head and said pitifully, "yes ma'am." I stormed back into my bedroom and for some strange reason, I turned over the angel and it said, "Angel of Grace."

Another test I failed.:(

I wanted to do two things at that moment. 1. Run back in to my child and beg his forgiveness because I had crushed his heart. 2. Shake my fist at God. I did neither. Both were the wrong reaction but I was immediately humbled to dirt level.I did need to apologize to Graham but he needs to respect other peoples things. Thank the Lord I had enough sense to not shake my fist at him. Instead I was sent off with a little more grace extended to all I encountered. Thank you God for life's little lessons.