Hiatus

Well, after a self-imposed hiatus I feel ready to play nice again. It's sorta like a time out after your mom has caught you talking rudely to your siblings for the umpteenth time. "If you haven't anything nice to say, don't say anything at all." Well, I just plain didn't have anything nice to say. I'm still there on the edge of it. A friend recently said that she hoped I wouldn't kill anyone during this phase. "Ha, How did you see that," I asked? She looked at me like I had a 3rd head. Oh, that obvious eh?

I've been reassured that I'm moving through the grief stages nicely and that wanting to kill anything annoying is a normal part of this. I hate to dissapoint them, but I've also experienced this for about a yr and a half after the birth of each of my children. Now that I think about it, even after adopting our oldest daughter. What does that say about me? *Nervous Giggle*

To be honest, I miss my mom more today than when she went away. Mom's if you want to be loved and remembered for your love. I hope you'll take a tip from my mom.
WHEN YOUR KIDS ARE GROWN:
*Give love freely, but keep your opinions to yourself. Trust Jesus in them to guide and grow them the rest of the way. (She often told me it was dad who helped her be quiet until she learned how)
*Re-affirm the good things you see in their parenting regularly. Remind them that they are doing a great job. That you admire them.
*Call regularly just to say I love you, what can I pray for. Pray without ceasing. 'Cause they'll start calling you more, just to say they love you and tell you how much they need prayer.