Day one

Ok...it's the first full day with Hubby gone. The kids have been angels, doing schoolwork without complaining, the dog actually comes when she is called, and I have had more free time than I remember having in a while....
Why was I worried?


God has been showing me really neat things lately. For example, last week, our pastor spoke on 1Cor 13. And how we really need to love. And I prayed that I could love people like He does, and let me tell you, He has given me opportunities to show that I can do it!
For example, the guy who cut me off in traffic today, the lady at the grocery store who kept changing her mind on a cart full of items and holding up the line, the neighbors who constantly berate their children loud enough for everyone else to hear. It's amazing how, when I want to criticize them and get angry that God reminds me of what I prayed. "Love them with my love", He says. Not an easy job!!!
But I tell you, that the best thing is, when I didn't get all angry and uptight, I had a peace like no other. Amazing! I wasn't all stressed out by worrying what was going on around me. I just walked in love. Now, am I perfect? Not even!!!! But I know that I can love with His love by His strength. And what a feeling!!!!