What happens when WE are our worst disappointment?
It’s one thing when others don’t live up to our expectations, but it can rock our world when we don’t even live up to them.
How do we handle those moments when we come to the realization that we are NOT who we thought we were? When we do or say the unthinkable?
There are some moments we will never forget.
Moments like when I was newly married at 22 and in an argument with my financially prudent husband. I was so angry that I wanted to retaliate against him for making me upset. So I turned on the hot water faucet in the kitchen sink and came to bed.
Noticing the sound after we quietly settled in for the night, my husband asked what it was. I triumphantly replied, “THAT’S the hot water running!”
Although somewhat comical now to remember and joke about together, it was also very revealing.
I knowingly did something that I knew would upset him. Recognizing how petty I was at the time is humbling now. Even embarrassing.
Before I married, I didn’t realize how immature I was, but under the right circumstances, I soon found out.
Not all moments of self-awareness are quite so comical to recall, some are painful.
These moments are seared into my mind, leaving my heart broken over the choices I’ve made.
Join me at Lisa Appelo’s to read the rest of my guest post for her.
Debbie Kitterman says
Gretchen – I hopped on over to finish reading yor post – you are right, we all have epic failures in our lives, BUT Jesus – Jesus Christ’s redeeming love changes it all for us and turns our epic failure into something He remembers no more.
Thank you for linking up this week at #TuneInThursday
Gretchen Fleming says
Amazing grace right?! Thanks Debbie for stopping by!
Erika says
Visiting from Susan Mead’s linkup! Thanks for sharing these words!
Gretchen Fleming says
Thanks for visiting:)