Pettiness

I often get private email comments on my blogs, some from friends, some from fanatics, some funny, some inspirational, some foul... I read them all until I encounter language I care not to see.

Yesterday's blog drew a private comment which touched on things Richard had mentioned and the Holy Spirit had been whispering...

As ever He uses those I love and respect to shine the Light of reason and wisdom and love on every situation. I wrote in the heat of the moment and while I was "accusing" others of thinking the worst of me, I maligned them with imagined motives less than favorable. How easily vulnerability shows through to express itself in pettiness.

One good thing is I doubt anyone involved was exposed to the raw emotion of that blog. I don't believe anyone in my family reads my blogs any more. Some used to, but they are all busy and I tend to be verbose.

On another note, I found the long lost Valentine. It was in the front pocket of my Bible carrier. Since my Bible is almost always open, I don't see the front pocket much.

We had a sweet, late night Valentine "date." I pan broiled New York strip steaks, nice, thick ones, and we ate left over scalloped potatoes, etc. as we listened to a Jerry Clower CD Richard had bought me. He also had a cute pet themed card and, amazingly remembering I had lost, then run over one of my diamond earrings in California, he bought me a comparably sized CZ pair set in gold. Blew me away!

I also found my phone. It had been lost much of the day. Richard called it but we still couldn't find it. Just before bed, he tried again and there it was in my purse which I had searched at least ten times! Oh well, I'm glad to have it back.

We have an exciting evening ahead. Richard has to work until eleven. Kim, Athena and I are going to Le Cirque du Soleil and then to dinner at Wolfgang Puck's. I'm off to nap a bit in preparation.