The choices we make can either be good or bad. So many don't realize that even our attitudes and feelings are a choice. We have a choice each day to make that day one in which we will react to our circumstances or choose not to react. I can choose to let someone else's bad day ruin mine, or I can choose to not take on someone else's attitude. When Dan and I were first married we worked for a sales organization. I still remember listening to a motivational speaker, Zig Ziglar who was talking about this topic. He gave the scenario of a man being a work and having a boss that was berating him all day long. The man then came home and snapped at his wife. His wife, in turn, yelled at their son for a small infraction because she was upset. The son was now hurt by his mom and pushed his little sister. She, being the youngest, turns around and kicks the cat! Zig talked about making a different choice by not allowing others bad behaviors and moods cause you to respond in the
Amen, Terri! I forget that, too. Especially since my Anna is 21-years-old and still functions at 18 months. What could God possibly have planned for her? Yet, she made us laugh last night and she gives unconditional love. What could be better than that?
ReplyDeleteTerri - Just saw Nathan's picture posted at Hannaford's. So proud of him! Tell him I said to keep up doing what he's doing and also that I missed seeing him yesterday while shopping. I did see him there last week but didn't interrupt him - he was in deep conversation with someone. I do look for him each time I'm there.
ReplyDeletewe walk by faith not but sight.
ReplyDeleteTerri, everyday I jump at de SON, but like you, it's VERY hard when things don't go the way I want. Praying for you.
ReplyDeleteGod bless, Kathy in Illinois