I apologize for the lack of posts lately, but I have been extremely busy getting details squared away with our new house. This is supposed to be the fun part and sometimes I feel like it is nothing but work. HARD WORK. Michael and I have not really argued much about the house...until now. We aren't really arguing, just heated discussions. He likes this and I like that, yadda yadda yadda. On top of having to take care of 3 kids and their different pick up schedules, afternoon schedules and church, I hardly know if I am coming or going these days.
I don't want you to think I am complaining though because I've been truly blessed. Michael and I have been blessed in so many ways. We have been lucky enough to build our dream house while are children are still young. We are building on a magnificent track of land that we both adore. However, it seems that other people always have a way of tainting your blessings. Why is that? Why can't people be genuinely happy for others? Is that so hard?
I've learned alot of things during this long process of building our new home. The most important lesson I've learned though is who my true friends are. I can see who is truly happy for us and not trying to figure out the square footage of our new house. My true friends understand how hard my husband works and that we sacrifice time together because of his long hours. They know that he has worked for everything we have and that nothing was just handed to him. But why do others feel like they need to put us down because he has been successful? Why are others snobby towards me? And why do I always feel like I need to apologize to these people?
I imagine I'm going to look back at this post in a day or two and really regret typing all of this and putting it out there for others to read. In my defense, I'm human too. I can only take so much sarcasm, so many put-downs because of our new home, and so many nosey people- to be blunt.
On a lighter note, I plan on living out the best advice that has been given to me yet-When we move, we will use our home to glorify God and fellowship with others. I will not let other's snide remarks keep us from doing it.
5 comments:
You and Michael should be proud of what you've accomplished. Don't let narrow-minded people get you down. Keep that sweet spirit about you, and stay focused on the Lord. He won't let you down.
Love,
Mike and Susan
Marji- I am sorry you are even having to vent about this...I look at life and there are things in it that you work hard toward b/c it is important to you...and for your family it is your "family home"...the place where you will be raising your kids, entertaining their friends, families...your friends and families...and yes use it to glorify God. We too feel blessed to have our home and we open it to other families when they have out of town guest to stay with us instead of getting hotels and to our church family for homegroups, etc...
Some peoples choose to travel, buy nice cars, designer things....that is what they choose to. You and Micheal have both worked so very hard and I am proud of all your accomplishments...Your home is beautiful and it going to be even greater when your family moves in..."Home is where your story begins"...I can't wait to see pictures of the finished product! Are you still thinking by Christmas?
Love-Brooke
Marji-
I just wanted to say that I am truly happy for you and Michael. You have been blessed by God and you should be so proud and thankful for that and as long as you continue to be in his will you will contine to be blessed. I have enjoyed getting to know your family lately and you guys are great!
On another note--I remember when my parents were building their house and she still says, "If a couple can make it through that, you can withstand anything." Don't let the stress get to you--Enjoy the time! If you ever need help just getting the kids out--let me know! I would be happy to help!.....seriously!
I am so happy for ya'll. You both deserve the wonderful home that you are building. You have been blessed and there is nothing negative about that. Love you girl!
Amen sister! I love your house, I can't wait for you to move in so I can come scrapbook with you in your scrapbook room-hint hint! I know it is hard to ignore mean people sometimes, but they are just jealous, otherwise they would not say those kinds of things and be happy for what they have worked for. It happens in small towns and big ones, hopefully these people will change their ways and focus on their own family. Vent anytime you want, I do it all the time too!
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