A busy morning. Had figured to sort school books yesterday, but the older kids high-jacked me to go the fair with them. Good call on their part. ;) Had lots of fun and had company for dessert after dinner. Man, were we tired. Honestly, I'm not used to the socializing that I've been participating in lately, but it's all been good. Have enjoyed it just being *us* here at the house today though. No unexpected phone calls and just a steady time to work. I do love being able to finish what I start.
Continuing to have a challenging time with a neighbor who I've mentioned before who calls to complain about her life, and that almost daily. Thought I had this situation settled, but obviously the joke's on me. I'm her dumping ground, and while I want to be a good witness for Christ, I have to admit to being tempted to set the phone on the table and walk away for a break. Not sure she'd even know I'd not heard her complete conversation. She talks that much. Told my husband that I toss between wanting to be a friend, but feeling taken advantage of. Not sure where I'm supposed to draw the line, not really knowing what's expected of me by either this person or the Lord. There's some gray area that's confusing me. Am at the point of drawing her attention to the course of these chats. Not sure it's doing her any good to fuss to me, and don't think I should be privy to what she shares. Frustrating, and a worn-out blogging topic to boot.
But, if the rest of the day goes my way, maybe the phone will be silent. Maybe. I have vacuuming to do, a bed to make, yeast roll dough to mix, kids to remind about chores, and myself to get tidy. That should fill the rest of the afternoon, and I think that's enough.
Continuing to have a challenging time with a neighbor who I've mentioned before who calls to complain about her life, and that almost daily. Thought I had this situation settled, but obviously the joke's on me. I'm her dumping ground, and while I want to be a good witness for Christ, I have to admit to being tempted to set the phone on the table and walk away for a break. Not sure she'd even know I'd not heard her complete conversation. She talks that much. Told my husband that I toss between wanting to be a friend, but feeling taken advantage of. Not sure where I'm supposed to draw the line, not really knowing what's expected of me by either this person or the Lord. There's some gray area that's confusing me. Am at the point of drawing her attention to the course of these chats. Not sure it's doing her any good to fuss to me, and don't think I should be privy to what she shares. Frustrating, and a worn-out blogging topic to boot.
But, if the rest of the day goes my way, maybe the phone will be silent. Maybe. I have vacuuming to do, a bed to make, yeast roll dough to mix, kids to remind about chores, and myself to get tidy. That should fill the rest of the afternoon, and I think that's enough.
