OK – enough of the hard timing about “Pastor doing the blogging.” Remember? We’re the weird couple with some role reversal issues? REMEMBER? HE was the one crying when we dropped our kids off for their first day of Kindergarten and I was the one patting him telling him they’ll be fine? I drive, he rides. I like action adventure movies, he likes romance comedies. He cooks, I clean up after him. It appears some of you have forgotten these things so quickly……
I would say that most of the stuff my honey has blogged has been pretty acurate except that they sound a little….”pastorly”. I, however, am not as determined to stay in that mold, so although I agree with the basic facts of the situation, and I wholeheartedly agree that God is in full control, I’ll have to also say that transition can really, well……..duck. With an “s”. Especially if you let yourself launch into some bouts of worrying. It has been an absolute battle for me to DAILY give my thoughts to the Lord and discipline myself NOT to worry! I know it doesn’t help anything or anyone. It makes my bloodpressure go up, it makes me eat lots of chocolate, snap at my family and not take care of the house like I should. It takes away my ability to see that others are hurting and need help. It robs my sense of right and wrong. It steals my dreams for the future. It makes God seem small. It makes the very Word of God seem like just a book. These are all incredible reasons why worry is so damaging to the person doing it, and to everyone around them. I can’t help my family be the best they can be and impact the Kingdom if I’m depressed because of worry. Now, granted – I have truly been born into a family that has a long generational line of worriers. So – I guess the buck stops here. I either truly believe God is in control, or I don’t.
I think I’ll stick with………drumroll……………….I DO!!! That feels so much better than me running the universe. And to think there were days I really thought it was me doing it! 
I think one of the things I was personally created to do was to make God have a good laugh here and there. And maybe a couple of you out there as well.
Have a great, worry-free day.
Letting Jesus drive, Adele
7 responses so far ↓
Nicole // August 13, 2007 at 10:01 pm
Now just as a reminder…go back and read your post once more. It’s hard core truth and is so helpful for perspective! Are you guys going to make it to Tamara’s reception? I would love to see you there and introduce you to my son. Thanks for sharing Adele!
Jenni // August 15, 2007 at 5:14 am
Wow, I’m really impressed, Adele is blogging. Way to go Adele!!!! Great posts, both of you. I already feel so much more connected, it’s good to know how you guys are doing. I miss all of you. How’s Lauren doing? Hope everyone is well and please keep us posted on the job search. Love you guys!!!
Jenni // August 15, 2007 at 5:15 am
We need to get a different family picture up there, one where you can see all of Luke’s face, but then again he did cut my daughters head off so now he knows how it feels!
Nicole // September 10, 2007 at 10:03 pm
Hi I was just thinking and praying for you guys so I thought I would let you know. Come and see my little guy when you get a chance. Love ya!
nanajudi // October 15, 2007 at 6:14 am
Let’s see, your last post was Aug 8, and today is Oct 14, maybe it is time to update?!
(And I don’t want any snide comments on when was the last time I posted!) Seriously, we all would like updates on Lauren, and the pastoral search, not to mention how Luke and Lindsey are doing, and Adele as well! Love you all much!
Yamileth // October 23, 2007 at 4:02 am
How is Lauren doing? I hope things are getting better. I will be praying for your family.
Jenni // August 20, 2008 at 4:50 am
Hi Adele, you have been tagged on my latest post – http://www.chrisandjenni.com/2008/08/18/six-random-things/ You have no excuses!