Thank God for decent Jury Clerks!
I called her this morning, and explained why I missed my jury selection, and she was so understanding! I was so happy! My next date... well I guess I shouldn't post that here, so no biggie. But I'm not really in trouble. *YAY*
I'm getting a new schedule come March, and I thought it'd be better, and it is, but not as good as I thought. I'll be working from 10:30am t0 7:30 pm M-F! The only problem is with bussing. Even that early, I'll get home around 9pm... >:( But, if I work just a half hour of OT each day, it'll only be 20 minutes to wait for the bus... Go figure...
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I heard something last night on a repeat of the Bob Davis show on one of the local Talk Radio stations that I like to listen to when I can. It kind of intrigued me. There was a study that people with more money were happier than people with little money. But Bob asked the question: "Is it that money buys happiness, or that happy people just draw money to them?"
That really got me intrigued. Could my outlook on life be causing me to fail constantly? Can I really put that much faith in the Biblical adage, "As a man thinks, so is he"? Could God mean that litterally?
I think I'm going to put that idea to the test. I'm going to honestly try to be thankful for everything that happens to me; to see the good in all things. I'm going to count how God has blessed me every day. I'm going to praise Him for the good in my life, and stop dwelling on the bad. I'm going to try to keep my mind on "whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable...anything...excellent or praiseworthy". I'm going to see if God will bless me for this contentment. Not to test Him, because I know He's able, but to test me, and see if good things come to me.
Hey, it's worth a try...
(P.S. Thank you for being such a great mom to my kids, my darling wife! You are the reason we have such good kids, my love!)
Eric:
ReplyDeleteDon't sell yourself too short. I mean it is good to see ourselves in reality...(we are all wretches)..but that is only part of the reality. We are the beloved children of God, and He DELIGHTS in us! It makes me sad when you are too hard on yourself. You are a wonderful husband and father. I could have only dreamed Will could have been 1/2 the husband and father you are. So, you aren't rich. Welcome to 99% of the world. You provide a beautiful home to your wife and children. You provide warm, comfortable, cute clothing for them. You provide plenty of food and drink...AND you unconditionally love them, and you show them the love of Jesus. In my book, there is no better man. I love you Eric. Can't wait to see you at Christmas.
Tonja
What a wonderful post your sister wrote. I think you are such a kind and loving man. I see few men who are so interested in the delight of children. What a blessing you are to your family.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the previous two comments--You are such a great man and Husband--and you have such a beautiful family--
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