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Jon always laughs at me when I tell him that I had an epiphany (I have these weekly) so at the risk of every one else laughing at me here it is. Today I went on a fantastic hike (Thank you Jill). While I was out enjoying the great outdoors I was talking to a friend (who was awesome) that Jill had invited to go with us. She told me about a book she was reading on how a father had learn to come to terms and forgive a man for the murder of his daughter. I jokingly told her that I had struggled to forgive my husband when he told me that wanting to buy a yellow purse was not a good idea. But as I pondered it a little more I realize how much I hold onto grudges that are so insignificant in comparison to this man who was able to forgive someone who brought to pass a parents worst nightmare. So my epiphany and new resolve is to put my emotions into perspective even if my husband tells me that I am "Corny" when I am trying to be loving. I will just continue to be "Corny" and grateful for what an amazing man he is. Being grateful for my blessings makes it so much easier to not be so easily offeneded.
2 comments:
Our home teachers gave a lesson on just this topic yesterday--I guess maybe I need to hear this message:) I agree totally that it doesn't do anybody any good when we hold grudges. I think I am normally pretty good about it, but after a little reflection I realize that I am probably not as good as I should be with the people I love the most. It is much easier to 'let it go' when someone you don't know well does or says something rude, but it is harder when it is your husband, child, good friend, etc. Thanks for the though, Jaimee! I for one won't make fun of your epiphany so tell Jon to be nice :)
You are so amazingly good!--I need to work on this one, too. I'll try positivity right along with you (but I'm still gonna call you from time to time when I feel like smackin' people around some). :-)
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