Saturday, December 20, 2008

Oh Be Careful Little Ears What You Hear

Well, we are back. Back from a mad dash to Tyler and having Christmas with Glenn's family. Glenn's precious mother died 7 years ago. For those who know us well, you know that Glenn and I grew up together, in the same church and our families were good friends. So, when MiMi died, it changed everything. I see daily how things have and are changing since her death. She was a dream mother-in-law. I can only HOPE to be 1/2 of what she was. Anyway, Glenn's dad remarried, Betty, and we love her. She loves our family and Glenn's dad. The family Christmas gathering has changed in appearance, adding others, etc, but we all still have a good time together.



Glenn's dad is 70. He is getting to where he can hardly hear ya. You have to really be loud. (and in his face) Kendall ALWAYS has something to tell or ask Pop, so you an only imagine how many times she has to repeat herself. Now volume is not a problem for her. You need louder, she can get louder. But she must repeat herself alot to Pop.



Today she was trying to tell him something and he did not even know she was talking. She understands, but still you can see the disappointment and hurt feelings in her big brown eyes. She really wants to be heard. Chase was on the other side of the room playing his PSP and Pop heard it. I asked him how he heard that and didn't hear Kendall. Was it the pitch? No, he said, "I could hear that game because everything got quite. I can hear fine. But I can not understand what is being said when there are other noises going on at the same time. Everything just blends together. When there is only 1 voice, I can hear it fine."



How often is God trying to speak to me and I don't hear Him because of all of the noise? I might can hear his voice, but not understand His words. But, when all of the noise stops, I can hear Him loud and clear. What are the noises? How do I silence them so I can hear Him?



Dear God,

Please forgive me for when you were talking to me and I did not hear you. I know it disappointed you and made you sad. I am sorry you have to repeat yourself and get louder. I know what you had to say was important. Lord, help me to quite the noises and anticipate your voice. I like your voice. I love you.

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