Tuesday, June 3, 2008

I AM: loved
I THINK: about how I will be remembered by my children
I KNOW: I am not alone although there are times of loneliness
I WANT: to remain teachable
I HAVE: the ability to choose my attitudes
I WISH: my children weren't subjected to divorce
I HATE: hypocrisy
I MISS: the family unit
I FEAR: snakes
I FEEL: a sense of loss
I HEAR: Austen playing the guitar
I SMELL: lilacs
I CRAVE: chocolate and coffee
I SEARCH: for blessings in the midst of challenging circumstances
I WONDER: what lies ahead
I REGRET: not enjoying my children more when they were little
I LOVE: time with my children
I ACHE: when I miss my children
I CARE: for my family and friends
I ALWAYS: find something to laugh about
I AM NOT: perfect
I BELIEVE: I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength
I DANCE: with my kids
I SING: in many places....bathtub....van...church...etc
I DON'T ALWAYS: keep my closet organized
I FIGHT: with my own thoughts at times
I WRITE: because I enjoy it
I WIN: when I don't give up
I LOSE: when I try to do things on my own strength
I NEVER: doubt that God is here...although there is a lot I don't understand
I CONFUSE: the world when I choose to forgive and let go
I LISTEN: to Godly counsel
I CAN USUALLY BE FOUND: in my house or at my sister's
I NEED: God's presence
I AM HAPPY ABOUT: being raised by God-fearing parents

7 comments:

Amy said...

Great post Roxanne.

I have always wondered how it would feel to send your children to the other parents house (dads) for the "weekend" or the "week" on a regular basis. I still can not imagine how it feels. Thanks for giving me a small glimpse.
Love your attitude.

Maureen said...

Your strength and attitude amazes me.
You are a wonderful woman in Christ Roxanne
I aspire to walk with your grace and beauty.
and what can I say about your humour?
Lets see
ring ring
"Hello"
"I almost hit a moose"
"hahahahahaha"
I love it!

Shaun and Holly said...

I admire you too Roxanne. Bless you!

Holly

Vicki said...

I LOSE: when I try to do things on my own strength

I love that line, Roxanne!

Jen said...

You do have a great attitude Roxanne and that does Soooo far...bless you and you kids. God is so able.

Cathy said...

I liked that Roxanne. Some of them could easily be my answers too. You are an amazing and beautiful woman.

Shari said...

Read this list last night but couldn't leave a comment. After all we've been with you for many parts of this journey... I read the words but feel the pain for you so deeply.

You are very courageous. It's amazing to watch you pour into other women right now.... You are an amazing example of someone who gives out in spite of their own circumstances!

One of the teenagers were at our house and made this comment "Roxanne's house in heaven sure is going to be huge".