Still on the hunt

My house is cleaner than it's been in a long time. My hubby came to me humbly and told me we need to work as a team to change the way we live. I wasn't in danger of setting fire to the building, but I wouldn't eagerly let strangers into my home if I hadn't been given advanced notice. You know the house -- dust bunnies and smudges, messy piles, but in no way needing a bulldozer. Still, I had to make a choice right then.

Two choices lay before me ... start stammering about how it's not my fault and I won't be roped into doing it all on my own. Or, agree to get to work with him. And so I got to work, and amazingly, the house looks great. My hubby did fully half the work of getting it into shape, and now it's all on me and the kids to keep it that way.

Still, he's taking time each day to uncover a new mess in a hidden corner, organize it, and make me smile! I'm so grateful.

In years past, we had discussions about the mess where I fought and complained to cover my fear that he would think I wasn't trying. In reality, I needed to face my lack. Did he need to learn anything? He may one day reflect upon this, but for me, I had to learn to listen. And thankfully, I did listen.

There are things we're all trying to get ahold of, accomplish, or simply get rid of. We're longing for a better way of life. Well, today, I am mindful that when I'm humble and let people lead me in areas where they are strong, yet still keep a willing, eager-to-work attitude, things happen!

Stephanie / PneumaSender