It's a Goose Egg!

I have a goose egg on my head.  It hurts badly.   I was holding Levi and Tessa on my lap and we were on our hanging porch swing when the wood snapped from the top.  The beam smacked me on my head, HARD, then got Levi and then Tessa.  I cried.  Mainly cause I was worried about the kids, but it also hurt.  Bad.  I was channeling my inner Abbey Meers.  Concussed unite.  It hurts still today.  But the bruise and goose egg are under my hair at least. 

I want to share a bible verse today, it's popped up twice on my bible/devotion apps within 2 days, so...I hear ya God! James 1:22 "But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves."

Ouch.  Seriously.  I am a great hearer of the word.  I am so inspired every sunday at Church.  I have a great church by the way.  I'll give a shout out to Newbreak and Pastor Mike Quinn!  The rest of the staff there is equally awesome!!  But I digress. 

I don't know about you, but sometimes the "doing" is hard.  It's hard and I don't want to...You know that lady that cuts you off in traffic, she makes me "forget" to love others like God loves me.  I could go on and on and on about people that make me want to lose my religion.  You know who I'm talking about...Usually what happens right after I judge that person, is the thought "but Trish, you do it too!" 

That's a twisted knife in the heart sometimes.  Sometimes, it makes me laugh.  Depends on the day.  I'd like to make it my goal this year, but mainly, this DAY, THIS HOUR, THIS MINUTE, to be a doer of God's word.  Cause I can do that.  I can do it this minute. 

So when Elijah asks me for the 5 billionth time to day for one more last cookie, instead of being frustrated and snapping at him.  I'm going to calmly say no and then hug him when he starts to cry.  And when Tessa drops to the ground for her 12th tantrum of the day, I'll ask her if she needs a hug instead of a spanking.  The doing here would be patience and love...I need more of the fruits of the spirit....but we'll talk about those a different day!!

Speaking of discipline (I said spanking-follow along people!)  I am trying super hard to discipline without emotions.  It's ok for me to be angry or annoyed etc.  Feelings are feelings, feel what you must.  BUT I am working to not discipline in an emotional state.  Any suggestions? 

This is a really rambly day, not much cohesion here, Welcome to my brain.  LOL.

I'm going to start posting recipes too, as that was requested.  Where should I start?  Desserts?  Dinners?  What? 

I'm watching the news and it's DISGUSTING.  EW.  Well, I need to go clean out my car.  I already cleaned the kitchen.  Yes, it's perfectly acceptable for you to tell me I did a good job.  Appreciation is always welcome.  Why is that we stop telling adults that they do a good job?  Thought to ponder.

I'll leave you for now, as I have bored myself.  Catch you on the flip side, but my hair won't be brushed, cause I have a sore Goose egg...didn't I tell you?