That with one mean comment from a friend, you start doubting yourself and the choices you have made in life? Yeah, well, thats me today. I have cried all morning, and for a good part of the afternoon, all because of someone else's judgement of me. I have been working my rear off, trying to keep everything going well (school, family, friends, scrapbooking), and yet - all other's see is that I am not 'the best' in one area. Sometimes I think I am crazy going back to school to finish my degree, in an area of study that probably wouldn't REQUIRE that I have a degree period. But I choose to go back to set a good example for my boys. Even if I can't be the smartest in the class or have the highest GPA - I went back to give my boys an example (even if that example is not being in the honor society). I am just a mere 12 hours short of my goal, then I can move on to something else. I apologize for whining...I shouldn't probably put this in my blog at all. But its my life today, and just getting it out has made me feel better.
Ironically, I just read this post from another Christian Scrapbooker. Definaltey a good read (and reminder) for me today. Yes, God is my lifejacket and just when I think I am going to drown in all my responisibilies, He will bring me back up for air. I just have to hang on and remember this....
(found online at http://homegrownhospitality.typepad.com)
Melissa, I'm truly amazed at how you do it all. You are awesome and don't ever let someone else's insecurities become yours. Usually that's the case - they doubt themselves and have to make someone else feel as bad as they do. You are such an inspiration to me :) Love ya girl!
Posted by: Brenda Smith | April 21, 2009 at 08:54 PM
Sorry you were having a gloomy day Melissa. That is a nice quote that you found. Something I could see on a layout of yours! ;)
Posted by: Christa | April 21, 2009 at 10:57 AM
Sorry you have had one of those days! They really suck, but know that I think you are a beautiful person, and it really doesn't matter what anybody thinks but you. God loves you for who you are, and he doesn't judge you by anybody else's standards.
I love you!
Posted by: Brandi Weinette | April 20, 2009 at 02:47 PM