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My morning devotion quoted Ephesians 4:32. “And be ye kind one to another; merciful, forgiving one another, even as God hath forgiven you in Christ.”
Ouch. I’m falling short on this virtue.
My husband is nearing 80, and after his near death with
Covid back in 2020, his stamina has decreased, requiring me to pick up more of the
household chores.
I don’t mind most of the time, but little things are annoying.
Dirty dishes in the sink when the dishwasher is empty. The unmade bed and breadcrumbs
on the kitchen counter, he doesn’t seem to notice. Do I sound like Martha?
Why are those small things so annoying? My husband isn’t insensitive
to my feelings. He genuinely doesn’t think about doing those little tasks. But on
top of other things, they become overwhelming, especially when I'm tired.
After a long chat, we both vowed to do better. He’s making more
of an effort to help with the little things, and I’m working on remaining
cheerful (or at least not grumpy) when feeling overwhelmed. After all, some
things can be put off for later. (That’s hard for this clean freak, but I’m
working on it. )
I love my husband. He’s not perfect (then neither am I), but he is the perfect partner for me — despite these little things.
I pray you have a blessed holiday season, one filled with kindness
and hope and joy. Amen.
I think every woman can relate. Men don't seem to SEE things we do. I hope you have a blessed holiday season too!
ReplyDeleteI am sure I'm not the only woman who has delt with this issue. Still keeping you in my prayers.
DeleteThank you. The circumstances haven't changed, but my attitude has gotten a lot better, and that makes a ton of difference!
DeleteAttitude does make a difference. God bless you, always, for your sweet efforts.
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