Sunday & Fantasy Football

Nothing is quite like a lazy, sunny Sunday afternoon. I love Sundays like this. Sunday school...church...lunch...and then....ahhh...the afternoon before me. Nothing obligatory in front of me. Just the afternoon with my family. This particular Sunday follows the hustle of the Thanksgiving week. It was a good Thanksgiving. The only thing that would have made it better - to see my two 'TX' children that live in Austin. It just didn't work out to see them...although our best laid plans seemed tailor-made. My son's work schedule just got in the way. Sometimes you have to make a choice...which is more important...and sometimes you don't get the choice...because it's already made for you. (I'm not quite sure which category my son's situation was)...nevertheless, we made our way back to Kansas yesterday - leaving TX without so much as a 'hello & hug' from my two. Oh well, we say, we'll make sure "next time."
My sweet husband would've moved the sun & moon to make it possible for me to see my kids. Ya know...my mama used to say "hindsight is 20/20" - if I'd only known now what I didn't know then - I would have driven myself to Austin on Friday to see them. It is what it is...so I tell my 18yr old daughter - we'll move forward and make plans for next time.
So through my tears on Friday night my hubby (the loving pastor that he is) reminds me that we (parents) raise our children to become independent and that's what my kids are in essence doing. They're working their way toward independence and although it can be sad for me - it's necessary for them.

Now how did I get so far down that rabbit trail from my topic for this post 'Sunday & Fantasy Football?'
Oh yeah, hubby (pastor/fantasy football maniac) has spent the last few minutes going from the TV 'tube' football game to the computer - to check his stats for his fantasy team. I guess it's fun - I wouldn't know...I don't do the fantasy football 'thing.' I just watch...and ponder. He says he won't be doing it either...next year. He says instead of enjoying the game...he's too worried about his players and points. (I can see that - which is probably another reason why I don't do it)

I think that might be how some people go through their lives. Instead of just sitting back & enjoying the game, they're too worried about their players & their points - and winning.
Hey, I've already won the game of life and will celebrate like there's no tomorrow at a really big feast with my King in heaven one day. (Yipee)

Join me?

THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN MAY BE COMPARED TO A KING, WHO GAVE A WEDDING FEAST FOR HIS SON. (Matthew 22:2)

keep the faith, sweet friend
~love karen

Quiet

Just a quiet evening...following a big Saturday morning...after a long, tiring week. Ever have one of those? I continue to work on my relationships. I've been told I'd live the life of a hermit if I could. Part of me thinks..."heck, yeah - that'd be nice & quiet for a spell" - while another part of me thinks..."NO, No - I like being around people - and that would make me blue." Hhmmmm...such a delimma.
So, back to my week. Hubby & I continue to communicate on a deeper level. This is new to me b/c I've always held close relationships at a distance - while living behind that mask. I think that's been my security blanket, which makes perfect sense. If I keep close relationships at bay...then it doesn't hurt quite so bad when my feelings are hurt or I'm disappointed in some way. The only problem with that? I can think of several...a) I never get to experience REAL joy along with the people I love the most, b) If I'm hiding behind that mask and not communicating when something hurts...how is the other person going to know I'm hurt...and we try to remedy/find a solution?, c) I'm not a living partner in a marriage relationship that God created & intends for me to exist in...shall I go on?
Bottom line is - I love my husband with all my heart...I'm figuring out there will be times that I disappoint, frustrate, anger (etc) him - and he will do the same to me. BUT we will work through those conflicts and grow closer to each other through it. I'm also learning that conflict isn't a bad thing...it's a necessary thing in a good marriage.

NO DISCIPLINE SEEMS PLEASANT AT THE TIME, BUT PAINFUL. LATER ON, HOWEVER, IT PRODUCES A HARVEST OF RIGHTEOUSNESS AND PEACE FOR THOSE TRAINED BY IT. (Hebrews 12:11)

keep the faith, sweet friend
~karen