Random musings

We celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary today. Thank you, God for bringing us this far. We know that we couldn't have done it without you. We pray for your strength and grace to grow in love for each other, wisdom in bringing up our children and the desire to know more about you. It amazes me to be surrounded by children who care. I don't remember celebrating anniversaries. Usually, Christmas takes priority. Most years, we don't remember when our anniversary comes and goes.  But, this year, we had a bunch of church boys who found out, bring us flowers and breakfast from chic - fil - A. And then, we have this sweet and thoughtful girl from church write us this touching poem. Pray God continues to bless these children with a heart to reach out and be thoughtful to others. The Perfect Balance His intense gaze, her delicate eyes. His deep voice, her soft words. His heavy steps, her light feet. His jolly laugh, her cheerful giggle. His quick tem...

Change is a strange thing. We almost always have things we want to change in someone. We, most likely also have things we want to change in ourselves.  But, rarely is the change we want in ourselves of the same intensity, like we want in others. The intense dislike with which we view other's shortcomings or habits is not how we view our own.  We set out trying to change people. We put our foot down. We demand that the person change his/her habits. Sometimes, we stomp, we pout, we sulk , we cry, we complain, we ridicule. And, if we feel we are being wronged and when nothing else works, we have a pity party for ourselves. However, we are accomodating about our own habits - our personality traits. We justify it, have our reasons for why it is the way it is. We know it's bad, but really, it's not THAT bad. Even, if it's that's bad, we are not really inclined to change anything. Or, even know how to change it. I spent  a good first few years of our marr...