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Lessons from my Mama-san

Posted on March 26, 2006

Posted By Shellie in Random Thoughts

Today, my Mama-san walked in on us.* Whoa. Just 15 minutes earlier I had decided to get out of my glasses, robe, and fuzzy slippers. Seriously.

I'm in the bathroom upstairs when I hear "Is your pretty mama here?" MAMA-SAN?!?

She was returning a pie plate. She was totally unexpected. I felt like she must be looking at us like Mr. Incredible:

"I just cleaned up this mess! Can we keep it clean for... for ten minutes!"

History: For five glorious weeks, I had a Mama-san. She did everything. My friend was in America on vacation, so I inherited her Mama-san. Lovely. She was such a dear, we fell in love with her.

Today was the first Monday we did not have Mama-san. We were not expecting her to come visit us, but there she was, as I came out of the bathroom -- fully clothed and hair brushed, hallelujah -- talking to the little one.

We visited a sec, she came downstairs, showed me the apples she brought us and then proceeded to take out my kitchen trash, replace the bag, and pick up some crackers the kids had spilled. Then I convinced her to stop and get back to my neighbor's!

If I had known the Mama-san was coming, I would have taken out the trash, made my bed, and I sure as shootin' would have been dressed. It's just a fluke that I was when she walked in.

Do you realize that this is how the coming of the Son of God will be? Flash. Fuzzy slippers. Bed unmade. Teeth unbrushed and all our priorities revealed. Today I had even postponed my time in the Word. I see now what the Lord means when He says "Be ready."

Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect. Luke 12:14 NKJV

*She does that if the door is unlocked.

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Posted at 11:25 PM on March 26, 2006 by CreativeHomeschooling

Good analogy!! :)

Jennie von Eggers
www.TimesTales.com
www.CreativeHomeschooling.com

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Posted at 9:16 AM on March 27, 2006 by MamaHen

I enjoyed this story. I have to admit to thinking, now would be a good time to return, Lord, so I don't have to clean this house! I imagine He smiles at me and says, "My time, not yours, Lorri. Go get the mop."

We had an ajumon in Korea. I always cleaned up a bit before she arrived too, and made sure I was dressed and ready. Funny.

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Posted at 5:07 PM on March 27, 2006 by Homeschooling6

Thanks for sharing. What a doll!
Blessings,
Linda<><

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What a sweet woman!

Posted at 4:52 PM on March 30, 2006 by NoUglyOneYet

Your mama-san looks SO sweet, Shellie! I really enjoy reading your blog--it's so much fun!

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She's a DOLL

Posted at 9:38 PM on March 31, 2006 by shellie

Leslie -- thank you for visiting!

Shellie