Friday, March 11, 2011

Thou Shalt Not

May I make a confession, friend? It's not anything especially juicy, I suppose -- but bear with me anyway.

This morning, The Preacher left for a conference. . . but the kiddos and I stayed home. Knowing he'd be gone for another two days, I was sorely tempted to sink into complaining today. (You just feel so sorry for me, don't you?)

(Hush up.)

In our house, we only have one posted law, and today I was tempted to break it.

(Looks like I gave into temptation, doesn't it?)

With The Preacher away, I really needed an extra helping of joy, and maybe a small side of inspiration. So I grabbed my trusty camera and gratefully discovered these --

Four Perfectly Good Reasons Not to Whine:

1) Little SuperBoyMan

2) Her Royal Highness, content with raisins!

3) Saving my poor, dying philodendron. I hope.
And last but not least, proof that Old Man Winter was listening yesterday:

At the end of a long, tiring day, I'm so grateful to have been given still more gifts. Tomorrow is shaping up to be a good one, too -- and we'll be looking for the good in it.

Off to say goodnight to The Preacher,
Becki~

3 comments:

  1. Encouraging words! Thank you.
    And with your plant, phillys like to be left alone. Not too much light and NEVER alot of water at a time. Wait until the dirt feels a bit dry and then give them a little bit of water (for a small plant, maybe about a 1/2 cup)about once a week. Phillys are a plant where "less is more". Hope that helps. Love you blog.

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  2. I love you sooooo much and I love the little things that you share.. you're truely amazing and yeah Im younger and all but I'm a good listener and I'm good at advice so if you ever Need or miss your little Stephanie I'm just a phone call away! I love you Mrs. Fitzwater. (: ♥

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  3. Thanks, Mom! I think I neglected my poor plant a little too long. But I'm hoping for a resurrection! ;)

    And Stephanie - *hugs* I miss you very much! You've always been a compassionate listener; it's what makes you such a good friend. <3

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