July 19, 2009
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From My Angle
Another weekend has shot on by and here I am again, wanting to run away from my everyday world and its tiring challenges. Why don't I just go ahead and run? Ahahahaha! I told my hubby in a good natured way today that I think I'll just go ahead and pack a suitcase and leave for a week. He hugged me and tickled me and laughed and smiled. He then reminded me that I don't know how to put gas in the car. Did you just gasp? Mmmm hmmm. I've never put gas in the car. He's always done it for me. Even when he shattered his right elbow 2 years ago...he just used his left hand and did what he could with his bound up right arm. I was ready to learn then. But no, he did it. So, unless I learn how to put gas in the car, I'm stuck. But now, on this quiet Sunday evening, I'm fine with it. The Lord has poured His love down through me and I have a renewed mind....a determination to fire up the guns tomorrow morning, pray my armour on and ready myself for another day of whatever comes at me. Maybe I'll even make hubby teach me to gas up the car. Just in case. ( :
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Those are beautiful pictures -- don't think I've ever seen such a purple as in that bottom right shot -- just gorgeous!
@slmret - Thank you! That flower is a Rose of Sharon! I've been waiting and waiting for it to bloom and finally, yesterday, there it was in all it's simple beauty! I adore that flower! ( : Love, GAil
Awesome pics! I love, love, love that first one - you could use it as a profile pic!!!!!
LOL ~ yeah.....don't we all feel like running away every so often...
...but God is so good. Bless you girl - hope you have an awesome Monday!!!!
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LOL!
I so know that run-away reflex.
How sweet that you have a companion who can encourage you.
The Lord sustain you.
It's really not the hard! I'm sure with one lesson you'll soon be a pro! Sweet of your hubby to do this small thing for you though! On second thought maybe it's best you not know! Hope you have a blessed Monday--He will keep you in perfect peace! Love Dawne
I remember feeling that way long ago when the girls first hit the teen tribulation years. "No one would know who I was if I ran away to somewhere else" I used to say. But you know what? Knowing what I know now, I'd have stayed right where I was, doing it all right and wouldn't even NEED to feel like running. Hindsight is wonderful. Too bad we can't have it when we REALLY need it. Guess that's why we need seasoned friends. I, unfortunately didn't have any back then. LOLOL. I do now though. You take lovely pictures and these are so delicate and soft. No off with you....go fill that gas tank up by yourself!!!!
i love the pics!! and you totally need to learn how to put gas in your car ~ i mean really!!! and i have at least a day a week that i want to run away.....like to Prince Edward Island or across the ocean or Alaska!! but.....i am too blasted responsible..... so i hope today is better, the week is better and we get to see more pics. blessings!!
What a sweet husband you have! How nice to know you have someone to take care of you. I realized this summer that I have never in my life mowed a lawn before. Last week my oldest son was showing me how to start the lawn mower, I did a couple rows of cutting! I guess there are things that husbands just automatically do for us that we take for granted. They likewise as husbands have some things they take for granted too!
Anyway, I don't like being busy and having tons of stress, so I can understand why you would want to run away. I know my mom keeps telling me to wait until my kids get older, she says that's when the stress changes form and gets a little more emotionally draining. I will right now pray you have a good and stress free week! =)
Oh yeah, your pictures are beautiful, I like the way the petals change color from orangey pink to yellow at the tips!
@Neeka1 - Thank you, girlfriend! So far my Monday is going well, oh so very relaxed with my teens in a pleasant, lazy way and hubby is working a side job. Even the doggies are being good! I feel the gigantic hug you sent! Love back to you, GAil
@roamingchile - I love that..."the Lord sustain you"... I do feel His sustaining. Or is it sustanance? Anyway, I know He is with me. I also like how you called it that "runaway reflex", 'cuz so often it IS a reflex! Love, GAil (and I'm always praying for you!)
@DawneElla - You know, Dawnie, I sometimes wonder if my hubby thinks it's better I NOT know how! ( : Perfect PEACE to you, also, as I know you're going through some "stuff". Love, GAil
@jans_corner - ( : Hmmm, seasoned friends...now you have me thinkin'. Who are my seasoned friends who've recently and successfully raised all of their kids? One is in Ireland, another is 21/2 hours away and one here in town who left our church. Reality is, SO many good Christians still have difficulty with their child rearing. I guess we all need a good dose of grace and understanding!!! Love, GAil
@brokenbread - Ooooo, I think Prince Edward Island sounds FABulous! And yeah, I totally should learn how to put gas in my car! Maybe hubby really is afraid I'll take off; he's heard a couple of horror stories about wives not coming back! But I would not do that to my man. Not in my right mind, anyway!!!! ( : I'm glad you like the pictures; I do plan to get out and about to shoot some more, especially since we have serious monsoon weather now! Have a great week! Love, GAil
@Elizabethmarie_1 - I do have a sweet, thoughtful hubby! He is also very ornery and teases alot. I have to assure people that he is very loving toward me, especially at home. He's learned to understand that I can't take much stress and it's not 'cuz I'm a wimp but it's because of how I am made up. Your mom is right that the stress changes; you get on a different level. With your little ones, you have more control. When they get out more and they end up under someone else's umbrella (which can also happen at church and church events), they can totally be pulled in a direction that is opposite of your's! If your kids already have a seed of rebellion, it can really grow during this time. So, do what you can now to prepare! Love, GAil
Oh too funny!! You could learn .... or not.
It's all good. (I dislike having to do it myself) ;)Great pictures! Sometimes running away can be as simple as a cup of hot tea and a moment of quiet.... love that.Bless you!!!
@bakersdozen2 - Lol! You're so right, Beth Ann! May I please disconnect the phone, too?! ( : Tomorrow is a new beginning. I must have a good, Christ attitude and take charge of my fitness; physical, emotional, spiritual...Actually, I need to let HIM be in charge!!! Love, GAil
You know not to long ago with all my husbands recent health issues I had to put gas in the truck and realized that I have not put gas in a vehicle in many years...lol...it was almost funny for me standing there trying not to look too dumbfounded.
God bless you GAil,
Kel
@Kainos - Poor thing! That would be me, no doubt, while learning! Add several shades of red and, you've got the picture! Love, GAil
Awsome pictures! kewl, have a great weekend!
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