Well, I was off to a good start.
I really was thinking that carpool line would be one of my biggest challenges. It will be. Every newsletter from the beginning of time has clearly explained the drop-off/pick-up procedures. It's not rocket science. "C'mon People." almost rolled off my lips yesterday, but I stopped it just in time.
All went well at home until bedtime. My verbal self-control goes way downhill when I'm tired. :-( The girls fought. Cupcake began to physically harrass her sister. I stepped in. It got physical. After that is when my verbal onslaught started. I did not hide my anger, frustration, or disappointment. I did not use words that build up. And the things I muttered under my breath and in my head were worse.
I decided before I began that I would challenge myself to go 14 days in a row, but if I blew it, I would not start over. I will confess, apologize, and trust in God's unfailing grace. His mercies are new every morning.
The purpose of this is to make my words a priority...To think before I speak.
Blessings to you,
Mamita
Saturday, October 22, 2011
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4 comments:
Isn't it great that God makes each day a new one? I am beginning to think 14 is a number I will never see!
Thank you.
Good strategy, Julie. No need to start over, just learn from the situations that caused you to slip and move forward. I don't know if I'm strong enough to commit to this as you did. Best of luck.
Damaris
Oh boy do I need a lesson in "thinking before speaking"...ugh!!! Praying for you during your challenge! You ARE making a difference!!!
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