so i haven’t posted to this blog in a very long while. but it has come to my attention, albeit in a sarcastic and quite unexpected email, that my (lack of) communication leaves some wanting. in short, i haven’t done a very good job of balancing my home life with that of my extended family. so, i am going to try to remedy that. somehow. not sure if this will work or not. as i am just as busy as i ever was with being a wife, mom, RN, homeschooler, homemaker, and all the other tasks that are on my plate.
but i am going to try.
caveat:
please don’t hold me to a lofty expectation. like posting every day (or week). or calling on the phone regularly. or writing thank you notes on time (or even at all). because i am just not good at that kind of thing. i never have been. getting married and having 4 children did not change that in me. if anything, i am worse at it now than i ever have been.
please, don’t think that my lack of communication means i love you any less. i have my regrets. i know i didn’t do right by my uncle before he died. i know i didn’t do enough with my grandmother before she died. i know i could be calling more, or sacrificing more, or visiting more.
please, don’t let the burden be only on me. you are just as responsible for keeping in touch as i am. and to be sure, if you found me lacking, maybe you should take the plank out of your own eye before pointing out mine. eh?
so. here goes.
and let me tell you. i will not hide my faith any longer from you. i will no longer shrink in fear that you won’t approve of my parenting skills, or my abilities as a wife. my finances aren’t your business. my church home isn’t your business. if i choose to spend my free time with my husband instead of indulging in “me” time, that is my business also. i am tired of trying to gloss over who i am just so you will accept me. doesn’t work anyway. i cannot pretend any longer that i am the daughter/sister you dream of. sorry i disappoint so.
whew. now that is out of the way, let’s get on with filling you in on the details of our lives. if you are brave enough.
