What a day!

Today was a very rough day, let me tell you! I’ll start by saying that I love my husband and family very, very much. But we are not perfect. I am not perfect. Today proved that. It also proved that God knows all, and has a plan. 

As most of you know, Colton has eczema really bad.  Today, I’m guessing because of the rain and spring being sprung, Colton’s allergies and eczema were flared up, and needless to say, he was miserable all day. I’m talking itchy, and red, and just miserable! Poor guy! And when Colt is upset, Whitley really feeds on that. Anyway, that makes for a very tired, and irritable Mommy. All I could think about was my husband and why he wasn’t here to help. I was mad. Very mad. So I prayed. 

Now, usually when I talk to God, it often sounds like a 12 year old arguing with her dad about how unfair life is and why it can’t go the way I want it. Anyway, I’m talking to God and explaining why I’m mad. He tells me that there’s no reason to be mad. It’s a non-perfect day, it’s not the first, and won’t be the last. I explain how much easier things would be if Mark was here helping! Duh! He explains that just because Mark isn’t in the house, doesn’t mean he’s not helping. Well crap. Alright God, keep talking. He said Mark is doing things that are beneficial to me, and I would not give you anything I thought you couldn’t handle. Suck it up and trust me. Mark is helping. I really didn’t want to hear that! I wanted to be mad. I wanted to sulk and throw a fit. God reassured me that there was no need. At that moment, Mark came in the house and handed me a drink.  It was whiskey. (Yes I drink whiskey! Jesus made wine, and whiskey is just wine for Texans). I laughed and thanked him. Then, he pulls up in my Tahoe, and has vacuumed and cleaned it out. Ok, God! You win! You were right! Mark works his booty off to help me. He does everything he can to make me happy, even though it may not be what I want, at that particular moment. 

Bottom line is, talk to God because he knows what is happening, even though you may not see it at the moment. Trust God. And trust your spouse. You may not see everything they do to make your life easier. Choose to be happy and appreciative. Don’t choose bitterness, or aggression. Be thankful, and know that tomorrow is another day! God knows what he’s doing!