Life has been so busy for me lately. Work is constantly keeping me busy and I find myself more and more challenged with my clients. Mostly that is a good thing but sometimes I leave their houses shaking my head and thinking 'how did I ever think I was cut out for this?' For instance, yesterday my 6 year old autistic client is growing frustrated by the puzzle we are doing and refuses to practice the words we were working on. At the wrong time his 2 year old sister walks by and he shoves her head first into the seat. She cries of course and I make him stop working on the puzzle because I refuse to reward bad behavior. I tell him that we can finish the puzzle once he goes over to his sister (who is now in the mom's lap) and tells her that he is sorry. He gets up, walks over to her and proceeds to punch his little sister square in the head. By this point I am mortified and the mom is livid. I packed up my things and left apologizing as I walked through the door. The moments like that are we keep me up at night. Then there are times when all they have to do is get the sound right that we have been working on for weeks and I am thrilled. I also have had to call social services several times but that is another story all together.
Marriage- After having an "its all about me and my life" moment, God brought me to my knees and revealed to me things that I needed to see and hear but wasn't ready for until that moment. Josh and I are starting the very slow process of reconciliation and we are starting with worshiping together. I think this is key to building a better marriage and learning how to be married in a different way. The bible is clear about divorce and if I claim to be a Christian and to follow Christ, I have to take His ideals and values as my own and do my very best to be obedient even when obedience is hard. This is going to be a very long road for both of us and I don't know how it will end up but I do know that we will both be better for this in the end.
Dogs- So I got the crazy idea to foster a rescue dog until a new owner could be found. I contacted yorkie rescue in Greensboro and 3 days later, I have this bundle of hair and dirt in my apartment. Davey is a 6 year old yorkie who was given up by his owner due to her health problems. He was very sweet most of the time but he liked to bite. Most of you know, I DON'T DO DOGS THAT BITE!!!!! Been there, done that, over it. So I promptly returned him today. I wish him the best and maybe one day I'll decide to foster again. Not anytime soon.
SNOW- It snowed the other day. Here are some pictures from my sun room windows.
Thanksgiving is in 2 days and I am thrilled because I get to go some of my dearest
friends. We have plans to go see the Duke & UNC football game. Should be fun times had by all. I am also really excited about seeing both sides of my family and just being home for a few days and away from life here. It should be relaxing.
Well my pizza just arrived and my dog wants to go out. So until next time, I hope everyone has a happy Thanksgiving!
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