Guest guest Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 I don't post often in here because even though we have all been through similar things, I still feel out of place. Something happened today that reminded me that not all times with my stepmom were bad. Earlier this morning, I heard a loud noise.....one that sent my cats running for cover. I didn't think much about it at the time, as I figured the cats knocked something over, or the wind had blown one of the chairs on the porch against the house. About half an hour after that, there was a knock at the door. It was the neighbor and her daughter. The daughter had been driving, had swerved to miss a dog running across the road, and hit my mailbox. They were there to tell me and apologize. The girl was so upset, she had tears running down her face. I wasn't upset about it, as I know with teenagers learning to drive, things can happen. And, no one got hurt, including the dog. I gave the girl a hug and let her know that I wasn't upset at all, that is was a learning experience. The girl's dad is going to fix my mailbox, and I think he was the most upset about the whole thing. After they left, I got to thinking about the time that I did something similar. I was driving to school one day, and was playing with the radio instead of paying attention to the road. I looked up, and there is a metal sign road sign coming up at me. I hit the sign, but somehow managed to stay on the road. There was a big dent in the hood of the car. When I got to school, I called my stepmother to let her know what happened. I was in tears about the whole thing. Looking back on it now, I realized it was one of the few times my stepmother didn't make me feel stupid for making a mistake. She talked to me about paying more attention, and my dad popped the hood back out, and life went on. I have been NC for years now, although it didn't start out as my choice. I have now reached a point in my life where I am now trying to look for the good rather than focusing on the bad, and I decided I wanted to share my " revelation " . Janet Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones. Proverbs 3:5-8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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