The picture above so perfectly fits and describes my story—uphill, downhill, round and round, exciting, and scary, bright spots and dark spots. My “joyful journey” has sometimes been an amazing thrill ride and sometimes just a big downward spiral! But, the emotional, mental, and physical struggles are all part of the story, and through it all, I see clear reflections of God’s amazing grace.

Saturday, May 13, 2006

Mom's Day Off

One day a man came home from work to find total mayhem at home. The kids were outside, still in their pajamas, playing in the mud and muck. There were empty food boxes and wrappers all around. As he proceeded into the house, he found an even bigger mess: dishes on the counter, dog food spilled on the floor, a broken glass under the table, and a small pile of sand by the back door. The family room was strewn with toys and various items of clothing, and a lamp had been knocked over.

He headed up the stairs, stepping over toys, to look for his wife. He was becoming worried that she may be ill, or that something awful had happened to her. He found her in the bedroom, still in bed with her pajamas on, reading a book. She looked up at him, smiled, and asked how his day went. He looked at her bewildered and asked, "What happened here today?" She again smiled and answered, "You know everyday when you come home from work and ask me what I did today?" "Yes", was his reply. She answered, "Well, today I didn't do it."

4 comments:

"Dat Wascally Wabbit" said...

I think this is great!

CML_Shearings said...

I'm so glad you have had some mini-vacations with the AD Chronicles and enjoyed the trips! Have a great Mother's Day!

Anonymous said...

I have heard this one before, and each time I read it again, it brings a smile to my face. The life of a mother is every bit as important as an executive in a large company.

Eagle-eye Di said...

I love it! I sat here feeling very sad and concerned about what the husband might find while reading this.I don't know that I would do what she did but it definately got her point across.