Perspective

I know that many people in the Southeast have been devastated by tornadoes. That is the reason why, when I found out that shingles were missing from my roof I did not freak. I left some messages yesterday (5) and received no return calls. Today I went to check the roof since the wind HOWLED all night and I just knew I was missing more.

I called ABQ roofing, and to my surprise, a man answered. I explained to him what I saw and he quickly surmised that the wood of the roof may be exposed and that he would send his guy out today. I was so grateful!

In the end, as I was about to pay, the very kind gentleman told me that there was no charge, just to thank my husband for his service.

Yes, I quickly had to retreat before I lost all composure. I have so much to be thankful for, including a patched roof.

Guilt

Yesterday I got a little talking to by my eight-year old. It went a little something like this...

Child: What are we doing this weekend? Is Daddy going to be home?

Me: Yes, Daddy will be home all weekend. Friday night we have a party for Daddy's work, Saturday we have the twins birthday party and Sunday Mommy and Daddy are going on a little date.

Child: Let me get this straight...my Dad is going to leave for a year in just one week and you are taking him away from me on Sunday?

Me: It's only for a few hours and you can have pizza and play on the computer.

Child: Eh.

Then child continued to pout heavily. So, of course I felt horrible and called Shawn right away, and we agreed we should not go on our date.

Well, I told this story yesterday to many girlfriends who were just adamant that the date continue and that you cannot let your children rule your lives and that your marriage should come first. Shawn was even a little confused with this, as was I. But we are going to go on our date! We could both use a little time away and to see a comedy. Thank goodness for my friends!