Jan. 5, 2006 - Patience and a shower
I just received my newest issue of TEACH Magazine (I highly recommend this magazine) and the theme of this issue is Patience. It couldn't have come at a better time. We are all (except dear hubby, thank God) just getting over the flu. (Dear hubby has thus far escaped it.) Well, it is the first day for all of us to finally be feeling better (except the baby, who is on day 5 of diarrhea) and I was patiently waiting to take a shower. Between coddling the baby and babying my 7 year old, who was still feeing a little ill (once she burped, she was fine), washing the blankets and pillowcases, paying the bills (some overdue), and overall just being a mom, it was 1:30 in the afternoon before I finally got that much needed shower. But I was practicing patience, and trying to read as much of my new magazine as possible. It felt so good to shed those barf, poop (the babies) and coffee stained PJ's I'd been living in for the past few days and wash the germs and stink down the drain. Thank God for indoor plumbing, hot water, pretty smelling soap and shampoo and clean underware!! I emerged from my bedroom a clean, pretty, sweet smelling and much more relaxed mother. It is amazing how being dirty can cause stress. At least it does for me. I think it is the same in our spiritual life. Unconfessed or unresolved sin can make us stressed out, but a good cleansing in the precious blood of Jesus can do wonders for our soul. And we don't have to wait for the right conditions to take that shower! God is ready and willing to bring forgiveness anytime of day or night. 
Comments
Jan. 5, 2006 - Re: Patience & A Shower
Amen Sister!
Edited by mycrazylife on Jan. 5, 2006 at 3:14 PM
Jan. 7, 2006 - What a great analogy!
Posted by Justin (Nephew and Cousin)
Thanks for that encouraging post. We're sorry to hear you were all under the wheather...glad to hear your feeling better. Missed you all at Pizza Night!
Jan. 7, 2006 - Thanks
Posted by Mandy
Thank you for sharing that insight. It's so true that the "dirt" in our lives drags us down, when it's so easy to just ask Him to cleanse us. "If we confess our sins He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." (1John?)
The problem is it's humbling to admit that we have sin, even to our Father, who knows us better than we know ourselves!
Jan. 10, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Merrie
A very true analogy! Thank you for an encouraging post! I am so bummed that I was working when you came over! I miss you all already! I am praying that Lil' Andrew will have a speedy recovery for your'alls sake as well as his! I don't think that I coulwould be able to handle that right now. My hat is off to you!! :-)
Love you lots!!!
Jan. 15, 2006 - Better Day
Thanks Nancy! Today was a much better day. She has been really "off" lately and I'm not sure what's going on. No teeth yet and they don't look close. Just tempermental I think. Wonder where she gets that from? :)
Blessings, Hallie
Edited by mycrazylife on Jan. 15, 2006 at 8:18 PM
Jan. 21, 2006 - Template
Posted by mycrazylife
Hi Nancy! Glad to hear from you. I have not gotten the book yet, but it is on my list of to do's. I hope to have some time to actually read by the end of February. This is inventory and tax time and I have found myself nearly single handed.
I would be happy to help with your template:) If you trust me! I love fooling with templates.
I will email you to talk about it.
Feb. 15, 2006 - Hairy Monster
Posted by mycrazylife
I just hate those big ugly spiders. I will do just about anything not to have to kill one. Some crazy fear that it will jump on me, I guess.
Hope you had a nice V day!
