How did you feel when you read those words? How do you feel when someone says those words to you? I cringe and the heart goes up to my throat, especially when coming from one particular person. Jonathan is notorious for letting those four words be the first to greet me and they have never been at all welcoming.
It’s been nice not having heard them for a while until the cell phone rang and there was Jonathan once again using those dreaded words, “I’ve got bad news” but this time with an added twist—“sort of.” Everything inside ached as I prepared for the worst. It couldn’t be the car—he no longer had one. It couldn’t be a ticket—he had no car to drive. God only knew but whatever it was, it undoubtedly had to do with the all mighty dollar.
“Mom,” Jonathan said, “I got an 88 on my mid-term.” Jonathan had an A+ average, was proud of it and wanted that grade to remain in tact. This from a kid who never gave grades a second thought. This from a kid who would just be satisfied with a passing grade, even if it was a D. Assured my son that he should still be proud, the semester was not over yet, and that his mom was beaming.
Keep this bad news coming.
Monday, April 7, 2008
Friday, April 4, 2008
THE MOODY BLUES
Not the British rock band, but that sad, melancholy sensation we all experience at different times, at different levels, and for a variety of reasons. Although the roller coaster ride of depression is less prevalent, I’ve felt down in the dumps as of late, but being at work seems to lessen those blahs, which is why I’m not particularly looking forward to being off for Spring break this coming week.
Before leaving for work one morning, read the daily devotional from Power for Today that reminded me of some simple truths that had slipped my mind. In Psalm 143: 8 we read: “Lord, show me your true love this morning. I trust you. Show me the things I should do. I put my life in your hands!” (English Version for the Deaf) Kerry Williams from Florence, Alabama, penned: “He assures us that He knows what is best in our lives and that we can trust Him to carry us. The only question is whether or not we will let go of the wheel, trust Him, and allow Him to take us there.”
Although still feeling somewhat blue, those words have kept my emotions from becoming too overwhelming. Maybe they can help you as well.
Before leaving for work one morning, read the daily devotional from Power for Today that reminded me of some simple truths that had slipped my mind. In Psalm 143: 8 we read: “Lord, show me your true love this morning. I trust you. Show me the things I should do. I put my life in your hands!” (English Version for the Deaf) Kerry Williams from Florence, Alabama, penned: “He assures us that He knows what is best in our lives and that we can trust Him to carry us. The only question is whether or not we will let go of the wheel, trust Him, and allow Him to take us there.”
Although still feeling somewhat blue, those words have kept my emotions from becoming too overwhelming. Maybe they can help you as well.
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