Today was a busy, busy day for the B.A.A.D. Family. We enjoyed a rare Saturday with the hubby home and it was wonderful....for the most part!
I am amazed sometimes how one small event can impact my entire day no matter how much I try to let it go. Hubby and I were cleaning out the upstairs and the garage in preparation for a garage sale next weekend. In the process our youngest dog got out of the house and took off down the street. Hubby went after her and I continued working in the garage.
Then I hear the sound of tires screeching around the corner and look up just in time to see a "neighbor" from the other end of our street flying in her jeep well above the speed limit. I yell out "SLOW IT DOWN PLEASE" only to hear a rather nasty reply of "SHUT UP &%(@#&". I was appalled!!! As the mother of small children I feel justified in yelling this at drivers who drive too fast down our relatively quiet residential street! She continues on and about 1/2 way down the street she encounters hubby and the dog on their trot back home. Hubby also tells her to slow down and again her response is something nasty! I heard her comment to my husband but he was unaware of my interaction with her just moments before. So, I take off walking down the street just MAD as can be! I'm not sure what I was expecting but I was practicing what I would say all the way to her house. I decided the "nice" approach would be the best one in this situation as she was obviously not a pleasant person. I knocked on her door and smiled my sweetest smile, introduced myself and told her that as a mother of two young children I would really appreciate it if she would drive a bit slower down our street because I would hate for anyone to get hurt. She proceeds to call me another name and tells me to keep my dog on a leash and then slams the door in my face. I was tempted to knock again and be not as nice this time but from the sound of the dogs barking in her house I thought maybe that wasn't in my best interest.
I walk all the way back home with steam just pouring out of my ears!!! I couldn't believe the feelings of anger and childishness I was having! I'm a Christian woman, a mother, I shouldn't be feeling the overwhelming urge to go egg this woman's car and ugly yellow boat! I shouldn't want to throw something at this person's car the next time she drives by my house!
So, I start thinking about how God expects us to FORGIVE, how he expects us to be UNDERSTANDING. I try to rationalize that maybe she is a good person who just had a bad day. Maybe she is upset because she just lost someone close to her. Maybe she doesn't have children of her own so she doesn't understand the protectiveness that only a mother can feel. I find this thought process to be somewhat helpful but I am still pretty shaken up by the whole event. Do these people not watch the news? Have they not heard the stories of children being hurt, paralyzed, killed by cars? Or do they simply think that it will never happen to them? I pray that it doesn't!
As I write this blog I am trying my best to keep close to my heart the following words of Christ:
"But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you."
Luke 6:27-28 NIV
And I will pray for my heart to be full of love, grace and forgiveness just as God's heart is. I will continue to pray for the safety of my children and for all of the children in my care. I will pray for the softening of the neighbors heart and I will pray for God's help in letting go!
Now, I am off to enjoy a rented movie with my darling husband!
Love & Blessings,
Aubrie
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Friday, May 30, 2008
First Time Fridays
Well, here I am....a newbie to the Blog world and excited (I think) about this new adventure! Thank you Alyssa!
I am still contemplating exactly what direction I want this Blog to go in. My mind is a sea full of thoughts, ideas, advice, complaints, frustrations, and questions. However, organizing them and sending the messages through my fingertips onto the keyboard feels like an impossible task!
In my 31 years I have lived a rather busy and complicated, yet sometimes boring, life. I'm sure that some infinite wisdom lies within all of those years of experience and I would like to think that someone in this Bloggy World could benefit from said wisdom!
For now, I will give you an explanation of my blog title: One B.A.A.D. Family
My family consists of:
B: This is my youngest son who will turn 6 this summer! He's the spitting image of his daddy and way smarter than my husband and I would like for him to be! He is the one that is paying us back for all of our indiscretions when we were children!
A: This is for my oldest boy who will turn 12 this summer! I had him prior to my current marriage when I was only 19. He is my pride and joy and I have no doubt that he saved me from myself! I knew from the second I found out I was pregnant with him that GOD had great plans for me! He is a very good student, a talented actor, and such a gentleman!
A: This is for ME! A 31 year old married mom to 2 boys that are growing up way faster than I would like for them to! I work from home in the insurance field part-time. I also teach pre-school, work as a volunteer coordinator for our church, and watch 4 children before/after school and in the summer. I believe that raising children with good, morals and values in today's world is the most challenging work I have ever done!
D: This is for my darling husband! We met in 1999 while playing basketball at our apartment complex and we've been together ever since! While he often frustrates me with his laid back attitude I love how we balance each other out so perfectly. His job in the restaurant industry keeps him from us more often that we would like but we do the best we can with the time we do get! He is an amazing dad to our boys and an amazing partner for life!
So, why did we create the B.A.A.D. family label? Well it was the solution to one of the many problems we have faced having a blended family and that is.....how do we sign our Christmas cards, invitations, etc. since one of us has a different last name than the rest of us?!?!?! We can't sign them "Love, the (last name) family" because this made my oldest son feel left out. So, we brainstormed for a bit and decided on using the 1st initial of each of our 1st names and there it was.....The B.A.A.D. Family! It has worked for us for years and our family and friends get a kick out of it!
So that's me and a very brief description of my boys. Welcome!!
I am still contemplating exactly what direction I want this Blog to go in. My mind is a sea full of thoughts, ideas, advice, complaints, frustrations, and questions. However, organizing them and sending the messages through my fingertips onto the keyboard feels like an impossible task!
In my 31 years I have lived a rather busy and complicated, yet sometimes boring, life. I'm sure that some infinite wisdom lies within all of those years of experience and I would like to think that someone in this Bloggy World could benefit from said wisdom!
For now, I will give you an explanation of my blog title: One B.A.A.D. Family
My family consists of:
B: This is my youngest son who will turn 6 this summer! He's the spitting image of his daddy and way smarter than my husband and I would like for him to be! He is the one that is paying us back for all of our indiscretions when we were children!
A: This is for my oldest boy who will turn 12 this summer! I had him prior to my current marriage when I was only 19. He is my pride and joy and I have no doubt that he saved me from myself! I knew from the second I found out I was pregnant with him that GOD had great plans for me! He is a very good student, a talented actor, and such a gentleman!
A: This is for ME! A 31 year old married mom to 2 boys that are growing up way faster than I would like for them to! I work from home in the insurance field part-time. I also teach pre-school, work as a volunteer coordinator for our church, and watch 4 children before/after school and in the summer. I believe that raising children with good, morals and values in today's world is the most challenging work I have ever done!
D: This is for my darling husband! We met in 1999 while playing basketball at our apartment complex and we've been together ever since! While he often frustrates me with his laid back attitude I love how we balance each other out so perfectly. His job in the restaurant industry keeps him from us more often that we would like but we do the best we can with the time we do get! He is an amazing dad to our boys and an amazing partner for life!
So, why did we create the B.A.A.D. family label? Well it was the solution to one of the many problems we have faced having a blended family and that is.....how do we sign our Christmas cards, invitations, etc. since one of us has a different last name than the rest of us?!?!?! We can't sign them "Love, the (last name) family" because this made my oldest son feel left out. So, we brainstormed for a bit and decided on using the 1st initial of each of our 1st names and there it was.....The B.A.A.D. Family! It has worked for us for years and our family and friends get a kick out of it!
So that's me and a very brief description of my boys. Welcome!!
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