Hello from the wonderfully horrible day! You know that children's book - "Alexander and The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day"? That's what my day has been like today.
I broke a picture frame (the picture of me on worship team at Sherwood Park Alliance - which I remember so well and wonder if I will experience that again this side of heaven). Then when changing the laundry today I slipped on the floor downstairs. I jarred my arm and twisted my back and came down really hard on my left knee. I am trying not to think about the aches and pains. Then I accidently cut something that I was not supposed to. (It pertains to Christmas gifts, so I cannot say too much!) Then I lost the tack that was holding up some decorations. (Hopefully it doesn't get stuck in someone's foot!)
The icing on the cake is that my Dad is going back to work in January 4 hours a day. (I think this is great. I am not sure he's ready yet, since he hasn't been helping out at all around the house!) What this really means is that I am not longer on the sub list. My wonderful 'lunch purse' will remain where it is right now: on top of my fridge. I am happy for my Dad, but sad for me. I go back to being just an SAHM. Not a teacher (in the professional sense). No glamor (not that there is any in teaching). Just staying at home and raising my kids.
I am sad. I know that one day I will be a teacher. I know I am doing something really important. (I know you are all thinking about commenting on that right now!) I know this. But my heart still hurts. I long to sing and I long to teach. I will continue to long for these things until the opportunity to do them once again arises. Until then, I am just a stay at home mom. Doing an important job - if overlooked by others!
As promised, I will post one more Christmas song today. I am going to post two. One that reminds us what this is all about. The other is the final carol we always sing on Christmas Eve.
"Not that Far from Bethlehem" by Point of Grace. (Please ignore the strangers in the video and just listen to the music and words!) {Click here to view lyrics if problems}
"Joy to the World" by Faith Hill (and choir) {click here to view if problems}
I hope that you and yours have a wonderful Christmas with your friends, family and loved ones! May God meet you in the manger and remind you of His undying love for you this Christmas. He gave you the best present that you could ever want!
Sending you much love!!
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2 comments:
Oh my goodness-in the words of Emma. I'm sorry you're having such a rough day! Will call you this afternoon to gab--maybe that will help, listening to my babble... xxx
I am slowly turning from a Grinch into a person full of Christmas cheer. I am listening to the second video/song now(shh..everyone still asleep in this house).
I hope you are not still too sore from your fall yesterday and believe me, I wish I were closer so I could replace that picture glass for you-- only takes a minute or two.(going in for the last push on framing today until we close at 3:00--I'll be happy if all we have are a few glass replacements and pick-ups)
I hear you on the being torn about wanting both to teach AND to be a SAHM--been there, done that. And still only working part-time, because at age 13, I still know my daughter needs me around. But, I feel at a loss sometimes, without a "career".
Merry Christmas to you, Amanda!
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