This week has been one of those weeks that I want to forget and just start over with a new week. The good news is I had a moment yesterday that really helped, and instead of focusing on all the moments spent crying and frustrated, I will focus on the positive.
It starts when Ben and I were first married. We were both working, and going to school and super busy. We made the deal that I would cook and Ben would do the dishes. How cute. It worked for the most part until we moved here. We do not have a dishwasher here and I HATE doing the dishes. Here is the problem. Ben works long hours, and is out of town a lot, so the dishes started piling up. Let me tell you, I can be very patient when it comes to waiting for the dishes to be done. However, it got to the point that it was pretty gross. I would get frustrated because he wasn't doing his part, and he would get frustrated because he wasn't even there to dirty the dishes. Oh, the dilemma. I would get so frustrated looking at the pile of dishes stacking up. One day I was talking to my neighbor who was telling me about a book she read about how dread is a form of fear, and that fear and faith don't work at the same time. I knew that faith and fear could not be in the same person at the same time, but I had never thought about it in terms of housework, and the dishes. So that night I went home and started praying for the desire to do the dishes. It was part of my prayers every night.
Last night I was doing the dishes, and I actually enjoyed it. I realized last night that my prayers had been answered. Not only did I have the desire to do the dishes, but now, I actually enjoy doing all of the dishes.
I also realized that some of the more significant issues that I have been having a hard time with and praying for will be answered also.
What a little miracle.
(I thought I would add a picture of Jack to make this post more interesting) 
Jack loves to do things by himself. Including pouring his own cereal.
6 comments:
Thank you for sharing. What was the name of the book?
I have a bit of a love-hate relationship with dishes. I can really dread doing them but once I start I find it really cathartic.
I had one of those moments about life in general about two weeks ago and I just hope it lasts a little longer. Life is so much fun.
What a cutie Jack is. And what a helper.
Aw I'm glad it seems you've been able to resolve the issue with yourself. We've had dishes issues throughout our marriage, too. You're right, fear and faith cannot coexist. Something I really got out of this last conference was when Elder Uchtdorf said that faith and doubt cannot coexist. Isn't that so true!? How can we be such downers about a situation, but be positive at the same time? Doesn't happen! Justin is gone a lot, too and it's hard for me. I am praying for faith to get through it and realize the situation is temporary.
Anyways I hope your spirits are well. Looks like Jack is keeping you on your toes!!
What a great little personal story for you to share, thanks!
That's it your getting fancy dishwasher gloves for christmas. I have even seen some with glitter.
Looks like Jack loves Cheerios as much as Harmony does! If only you had a dog to help clean up the spilled bits and crumbs. ;-)
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