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Morning FS friends!
I almost recorded a 3rd journal yesterday so have to journal about a situation last night. DH & my younger son had gone to our lake cottage for Fri overnight with my son's friend & his Dad. We were than yesterday going to meet at MIL's to take her to dinner at 5:45 -- it was the last time she'd she my boy before he left to go back to school next weekend. I planned my day around that & found a church in town that had a 4:00 mass so I could go to church then head up to MIL -- she lives about 45 minutes away. As I was driving to mass, DH called to say he was running late (very typical) & wanted to push it back to 6:45. Neither MIL or I like to eat late & she usually is ready for bed about 8. I felt so annoyed & angry about the change & the last minute notice -- I could have gone to my church for our 5:15 mass in that case. Anyway, it all worked out, even though I was annoyed & again felt that my preferences were overlooked, and DH did apologize -- they were all having a great time at the lake on a beautiful day. But, I do realize how inflexible I can be & how much last minute changes like that make me angry. I wish I could be more spontaneous, but the reality is... I am not & he'll just have to live with it -- I, of course, did give him a piece of my mind! (This menopausal gal has gotten quite sassy in her old age!) The good news is, there was a time, not long ago when a situation like that would have driven me to overeat or binge, & while I did feel some sugar cravings (that is my lower brain's habit), I ignored them & focused on enjoying the time with my family & eating mindfully :).
But on to today, & another beautiful one it is! Off for a bike ride shortly, then into NYC with all my boys (DH, both sons & oldest's friend) to see Book of Mormons. I've heard it's very funny & very politically incorrect. I can't wait!
But before I go, I'll pray --
God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.
Living one day at a time;
Enjoying one moment at a time;
Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;
Taking, as He did, this sinful world
as it is, not as I would have it;
Trusting that He will make all things right
if I surrender to His Will;
That I may be reasonably happy in this life
and supremely happy with Him
Forever in the next.
Amen.
And throughout this one day and each one meal, moment, bite & emotion, I'll pray, breathe, journal & express my way one at a time. Today I'm again grateful for your love & support, my family & other friends, having my boys both with me for another week, and this life I love with the health & financial means to truly enjoy it. xoxox
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It can be so frustrating when others are inconsiderate of sticking to their commitments. Funny, my DH would not dream of being late for work but is very lax about social schedules. Nice balance that you were willing to bend to accommodate while still letting him know how you felt.
11 Aug 13 by member: BuffyBear
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Have a wonderful time, Ruth. Are you Virgo, btw? I'm the same way. Can't handle change at all. Isn't that odd? I never knew anyone like me that way. Great job handling it though. You're a champ.
11 Aug 13 by member: Helewis
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Thanks my awesome friends! Buffy, my DH is exactly the same -- would never be late for a work obligation -- it can be exasperating! And Heather, no, I'm a Capricorn. I'm not sure if we're characteristic of it, but I do not do change well! I remember when we had to move for the first time (DH's job). One of his friends asked how I was handling it (it was leaving my hometown & family) & his response was that I hadn't stopped crying long enough for him to ask me! Ride was great, although DH bailed on me too. We were supposed to ride with our friends whose niece just found out about her cancer recurrence, but they were with their family all weekend. Anyway, I don't usually ride alone, but it was really nice & such a beautiful day. Not much to brag about by your standards, Heather, but did 18 miles which is pretty good for me. Now off to shower & in to see the show! xoxo
11 Aug 13 by member: Ruhu
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LOL... My DH is not at spontaneous and it drives me nuts. I can drop everything and go and do something at a drop of a hat... He on the other hand... Has to plan and takes ages to get a move on. BUT... When we have guests, I like to plan food, so I can make sure I have everything in, in plenty of time... However, I am flexible in the schedule and if someone wants something different or we decide to do something else. I guess I just want to make sure I have enough food, and like to cover all angles... My DH however, will leave all that stuff until the last minute and then panic. Good job we are not all the same - after typing this, I realise, DH and I compliment each other fairy well... What one lacks, the other makes up for :-)
11 Aug 13 by member: Sk1nnyfuture
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11 Aug 13 by member: Helewis
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Yay you Angel. You have come so far you are one of my idols. I did a similar 'come to Jesus chat' with my DH the other night; instead of eating a decent dinner he's been eating cereal and then anywhere from 7pm to 8pm asking for a late supper. At first it was just jello or pudding or something else I could premake but the other night it was a BURGER! I'd just gotten OUT of the shower and had to take another. (because I didn't want to go to bed smelling of grease). I'd had enough. So far so good.
11 Aug 13 by member: FullaBella
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