Today was a bit boring. I know the assignment was too lift your husband's hard work up and yada, yada, yada.... Today, I was thoroughly exhausted, I am sure I should have tried harder to encourage him, although I did mention it several times, something I do constantly to begin with. I suppose I should have prayed about it or delved a little deeper on what God really had in mind for something I do frequently to begin with, but the fatigue got the better of me. I'm finding that the first 4 days are great, especially when the assignment is something you already know how to do. I really do like being a 'know-it-all' :)
Well, I can say for sure that encouraging and affirming my husbands hard work ethic has never been a problem, the keeping my mouth shut when he pisses me off IS!
Oh, that reminds me....I did bite down really hard as not to say something negative. We are remodeling our guest bathroom...in truth TJ is doing the work. As usual he asks for my help in picking something up or handing him something, for fear that I might actually know more than he does. Today, he had a heck of a time getting the shower in, I watched as he struggled trying to maneuver it in and asked if he wanted a suggestion, of course he said "no, I know what you are going to say and it won't work"....at this point I would begin to get snippet and probably call him an @**whole but I bit down and just kept quiet....so NOT easy for me. After he smacked and cracked it a bit and then eventually turned the water on, I just had to giggle a bit, it was kind of funny and I seriously laughed in joy and silliness, not in satisfaction. TJ saw the humor in it mildly and took my advice, getting it right in place immediately. I didn't even boast...what the heck, I always boast when I am right;) No fighting, no boasting, no frustration...just silliness and a husband who helped me with my own projects a little later in the night. Well, I guess I did fulfill today's assignment...especially when I told him all the hard work he does pays off...especially when he listens to me...BOASTING!! LOL
30 Day Husband Encouragement Challenge for Wives is something I have put off for over a year now. I, along with 2 of my friends are starting April 5, 2010 on this life changing challenge. I know it will change the depth of my love for my husband and encourage me to keep pressing on and praying for his relationship with Christ. Not only do I desire spiritual growth for my husband, but I am anxious to see how the Lord changes me. I look forward to the 'challenges' God lays before me and I know this will change my life. I will be posting daily the requirements of this challenge as well I my personal discoveries, challenges and how God is working in my home during this month.
About Me
- Lady Di
- Never restrained yet somehow ordained to write the thoughts of the thoughtless. A momentary lapse in judgment is the soul my pen desperately yearns to bleed. A mother of 2 with barely anytime on her hands somehow finds a dark room and a silent hum to drum up a literary masterpiece or an epic failure of reading torture. Keeping my mind quiet long enough to sleep is somewhat impossible. I cannot keep the Spirit from dancing within my head and leading me into a wonderland euphoria.
3 comments:
Biting my tongue is really hard for me as well. I am trying VERY hard though. I do agree that yesterday's assignment wasn't thrilling. I always tell him how proud I am of him & how hard he works for us. I did do it yesterday as well. He worked all night here at home so it was hard to have any conversation with him but this is something I will continue to tell him so that he knows I support him at work.
Forgot one thing...something I do often is "dump" on him as soon as he gets in the car (we pick him up from work). I am going to try very hard not to complain about the kids or how bad the day was. I know that he is already VERY stressed from his job & that doesn't help.
Us women are usually pretty easy with the praise. It's in our nature. Words just flow out. That's the good...and the bad. It's those snarky comments that are so DAMN hard to reign in. Good work pal!!
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