I love me. Seriously, Joel is SO lucky to have a wife like me.
I'm not sure why I find myself so wonderful. I can't do simple math in my head. I trip walking up the stairs at least once a week. I have the patience of four-year old. I have a sharp tongue that I use too often and without thinking.
Still, though, I expect people to plan their lives around what is convenient for me. I get frustrated when things don't go the way I want. After I've had a long day, I expect Joel to go out of his way to make me happy - even though he works twice as many hours per week as I do.
It's pretty easy to forget that the world doesn't revolve around me, but these verses serve as a sobering reminder:
Philippians 2:3 & 4 - "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others."
I can be so selfish and self-centered that I am suprised by my own sinfulness sometimes. But, I am called to so much more. My life would be so much more honoring to the Lord if I thought about other people, especially my husband, as much as I think about myself.
If my three favorite people were the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, the rest of my priorities would fall into place in a much less self-absorbed way. It's something I'm working on. Thankfully, I have a Savior who is patient and forgiving as I try to learn to love me a little less.
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UPT UPDATE:
Joel has been flying T-1's for a few weeks now and continues to do really well. The 12-hour days are weighing on him a little bit, though, and working 5-5 every day is tough on him. Please pray for continued strength and motivation for him.
Finally, we are all looking forward to Christmas break, too!
