Monday's must love me!

   Monday's must love me, because it comes to visit every week.  There's never a Monday off, or Monday skipped, or even a half Monday.  I welcome it.  I look forward to it, but when it gets here, it seems to drag on FOREVER!!!!

   Monday's are usually filled with a busy school day...trying to get back on track.  Cleaning the house from top to bottom, because my rule is that there is to be no cleaning or cooking on the weekend. Maybe I suffer the consequences of weekend laziness on Monday's.  Everyday has its own "personality" . 

   Tuesday is finishing up what didn't get finished on Monday...
   Wednesday is the half way point for the week. We have church in the evening to look forward to.
   Thursday is the day before Friday, which makes it a great day!
   Friday, of course is FRIDAY! It means co-op classes for the kids, and that's about all!  Its a great day!
   Saturday is a day of relaxing and loafing around.  Maybe running some "errands". 
   Sunday is my day of rest.  Its Church, NAP, and Church again.  Its a great day, my absolute favorite  
   day of the week.  I do absolutely nothing!  I love it. 
   Then comes Monday.....and the work begins. 

   I bet I sound like a big pessimist.  I don't think I am!  Its funny how everyday of the week has its own personality.  Don't get me wrong, I LOVE being a homeschool mom. I LOVE being with my kids ALL DAY, EVERY DAY, and I LOVE my husband for providing for our family both by being a fabulous father, and financially.  What a blessing it is to have each day to enjoy here in a home, with a quiver full of children!  I couldn't ask for anything more out of this life.  My heart is full, my days are busy, and I have a healthy family.  Thank You God, for these blessings!  I can't wait till Tuesday...because that means Monday is over!!

Being Offended is a choice.

   So, have you ever done something to "offend" somebody, only to find out that it wasn't you at all?  I had that happen a few months ago.  Don't get me wrong, I'm not perfect.....well not always:0....(Oh yes I did)......but I do try to get along with the other ladies around me.  Not only did I go to this person and ask what I had done, I also met with her and another person to try to straighten things out.  Well that didn't go well!!!!  So needless to say, my desire to be friendly with this person has completely faded away.  I was hurt at first, and tried to apologize, but she didn't want to hear it.  My conclusion is that some people are just bully's.  I refuse to be one.

    I'm not a mean girl.  I'm not out to destroy others.  If you don't like me, that's your choice, but you could at least be truthful and let me know why.  I'm not the brightest bulb in the pack, but I'm not the dullest either.  I really don't like being treated like a dummy.  I learned a long time ago, that you have to pick your friends.  You can not let them pick you.  Who you hang around is who you become.  I've also learned that there are wolves in sheep's clothing.  You know....those people who you can see straight through.  Or those who you meet, and "something" (the Holy Spirit) tells you that they aren't being genuine with you.  Well I think I may have learned the hard way that I need to listen to the Holy Spirit.  I thought it was just my "gut" telling me there was a problem.  Now I know that it wasn't my gut at all.  It was the Holy Spirit telling me to be careful.

    Even when a person looks positive, and they seem to be a strong Christian, they are still sinful.  We all are no matter how good our intentions are.  I refuse to be known as a "catty" lady.  You won't find me spending my free time with those who use "prayer" as a form of gossip.  You can't hide gossip by saying "So and so did this, so pray for her."  Don't try to make yourself look more spiritual by using God as crutch.  Be honest and upfront about who you are, and how you aren't perfect.  Stop pointing fingers at all the people around you, and look at yourself.  Maybe the reason you have so much conflict with people EVERYWHERE is because you are the problem.  Ever think about that?  So if you think there is something about a person that "just feels wrong", it might be the Holy Spirit telling you to be cautious.

    I have way to much going on in my own family to be concerned with such petty things.  God has blessed me with a wonderful family.  I just choose not to spend my time with women who will bring me down.  I need to live up to the mother and wife that God wants me to be, not who YOU think I should be.

Define Friend.....

What exactly is a friend?  Is it someone who only comes around when you have a "crisis"?  Is it someone who you talk to every day, but dosn't have your best interest at heart?  Is it someone who will tell you that you're a wonderful, perfect person and can do no wrong?  What does it take to be a good "friend"?  Am I a good friend if I dump out any medications that might cause you to relaps?  Am I a good friend if I dump out all of your alcohol?  As your friend, I have a responsibility to God to make sure you stay on the straight and narrow.  I wouldn't want you as a friend if you helped me destroy myself, or told me I was perfect.  Tell me straight up.  Give me the truth.  I can handle it.  I'm a big girl!  Keep me in line.  Those friends are the ones who last.  So don't come in and enable my sin.  I can do that just fine by myself.  Do what you know how to do to keep me on Gods' path.  I'll love you more for it in the long run.