Flipping open my Bible this morning, Proverbs 12:18a caught my eye...
"Reckless words pierce like a sword..."
Ouch! Sure wish I would have meditated on that verse yesterday.
It was the end of a looonnng week of Dan being out of country, lots of activities going on, pain in the neck (literally), and more than enough projects to keep me overly busy.
Still no excuse, though. My main job this past week????
Being a single parent. Being a MOM..... and I had a major FAIL moment.
You see, earlier in the day, my 6 year old daughter, Kaylin, accidentally shut the back door on my 8 year old son's fingers... causing him to cry. Then, at lunch, Kaylin accidentally shut the utensil drawer on my 4 year old daughter's fingers... making her cry.
I, in all kindness and wisdom and love (sarcasm) , wheeled on Kaylin, and practically hissed,
"KAYLIN! This is the second time you've slammed someones fingers today! You have GOT to be more CAREFUL!!!"
Kaylin, who's love language is words of praise, just wilted and went in a corner and cried.
Makes me cry typing it out.
How could I blurt that at her? Kaylin hadn't even done it on purpose!
Anyway, thought I would share. This blog IS about being REAL. And I had a real Mommy Fail moment yesterday.
Thankfully, Kaylin forgave me...... and so does God.
I'm so glad HIS mercies are new every morning.
Think I'll go read Proverbs 12:18 one more time......
Be sure to forgive yourself too, Susie. Don't hang onto the guilt that the accuser will surely try to accomplish in your heart. And remember that our Father is THE only perfect Parent. It is also a great learning moment for Kaylin to extend grace and forgiveness to her imperfect (but loving) mom. I love you, Susie. And thanks for all the forgiveness and grace you've extended to me over the years. Mama
ReplyDeleteKaylin's a words of praise girl, eh? Me too :)
ReplyDeleteI would love to know your kids love languages before we hang out NEXT MONTH!!!
Thanks for the post, Britt.
Thanks, Mom :)
ReplyDeleteI have forgiven myself. Just don't like that it happened. You know, having to come face to face with the fact that I'm NOT perfect! ;)
@ Kari - CAN NOT WAIT!!!!!!
don't worry Britt . . . your Mom gave Jesse a spanking when he apologized for calling her a bad name. And he turned out ok.
ReplyDeleteFor the record . . . Jesse's heart motive was not because he felt sorry, he'd just seen Trey apologize for things before (out of sincerity) and thought he'd give it a try to avoid punishment. So he really deserved it and Penni was spot on. :)