February 11, 2007
Seeing The Good
Posted in Seeing The Good
I am always, no...frequently reminded by Mr. Visionary that I never see the good in a situation. After almost 17 years of marriage and many circular conversations, I have learned to not argue this point . My casually mentioning the fact that said visionary does not allow extremist words from myself the antagonist, as these words are inaccurate black and white descriptions of pictures dappled with black, white and (gasp) grey, can be risky. Anyways, he's right. So I am making a concerted effort to discipline myself to see clearly 'whatever things are lovely' in my daily life. Hence the new category I have added, 'Seeing The Good'.
I had my first opportunity to put the category (and the hopefully de-scaled eyes) into use this morning. Our family is in the middle-to-end of our second stomach virus since the first of the year. Last night, as we realized that Little Napoleon had yet to succumb, we planned to keep him home from church with Mom, who is currently enjoying the virus, 'just in case'. We awoke to find that during the night, that when the virus began it's work on Little Napoleon, that the Engineer woke up with him, put N in E's bed, and read Amelia Bedelia to him. Further down the hallway, Literary Lady was awake, and no doubt led by the delights of fine literature read aloud, checked on the boys. She got a hot water bottle for N, tucked them both in, and went back to bed. Neither the Mommy nor Mr. Visionary were any the wiser until daybreak.
My children care for one another. They serve one another sacrificially, and they do it with a happy heart. Do they fight? Of course. Do they want to strangle each other at times? More times than I would like to deal with. But they also love deeply. And it is lovely.
Thank you , Lord, for eyes to see.
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February 11, 2007 - Untitled Comment
 Posted by OldPathsMom
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That was just beautiful! We are going through a season where my girls (9, 41/2 and 41/2) seem to fight, fuss and argue ALL the time. I don't know what to do any more. Right now they are all in their rooms and yet they're playing with each other from across the hall. I think sometimes they just need space.
Anyhow, I just loved hearing how your children took care of one another w/o your knowledge. How wonderful. I hope you will all be feeling better soon! We had a bout of cryptosporidium go through the house for the *entire* month of Sept. last year - not a pretty sight. There just comes a point where you're sick of seeing puke :P
Feel better soon!
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February 11, 2007 - Untitled Comment
 Posted by melarooski
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That is so sweet! I also feel like stangling my sisters more than I care to admit. I think I will start looking for the good in things/people/situations more than I have in the past (which is less than I care to admit)!
;-) Melarooski
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February 11, 2007 - I have been wondering...
 Posted by debagain
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I have been wondering where you were! And it sounds that God had you right where he wanted you to be. Isn't it great how God can purify us even through the times we are sick? We try to achieve so often on our own what the Lord has called us to and it takes times like this (being really sick and helpless) to get us back on track. Thank you for sharing...I have missed your posts, that seem to provoke people like me to seek God more. Hope all the little ones begin to feel better soon.
Debagain
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February 12, 2007 - Untitled Comment
 Posted by MorningLight
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This is truly lovely! God keeps working with me to find the joys in every day and situation. It really helps. And I've figured out that I'll think about whatever I choose to look at. If only I could see the lovely face of Jesus more clearly.
Elizabeth Joy
P.S. Your blog is lovely! It sight is beautiful.
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February 13, 2007 - Untitled Comment
 Posted by abidinglove
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I loved what you shared about Seeing The Good! You have encouraged me today to do the same! What a blessing from God that your children are able to serve eachother. God is good! Hope you are all well soon. ~Colleen~
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February 13, 2007 - How Sweet
 Posted by MaxwellAcademy
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I'm glad to read that other children get along also. My children are each others best friends, my oldest does seem to antagonize a bit though. It's charming to hear.
Dianna
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February 14, 2007 - How Sweet
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This is such a beautiful tribute to the love in your family. It really is true that children learn what they live. You are blessed.
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