IT'S NOT EASY BEING A SOUTHERN BELLE-EVEN AFTER YEARS OF PRACTICE!













Friday, September 9, 2011

BUT WHHHHHYYYYYY????????????

I had a little conversation with one of my main squeezes the other night--you know a little pillow talk. It went like this---

LL---Henry, it's time to go night night.
H--(side note-picture both arms at right angles from the body with palm up and a questioning look on the face and tone in the voice each time) BUT WHY?
LL--It's dark outside and time to sleep.
H--BUT WHY?
LL--It's night time and it gets dark at night time.
H--BUT WHY?
LL--God wants us to rest our bodies, so when he makes it dark it is time to sleep.
H--BUT WHY?
LL--We want to be rested tomorrow so we can play and have a good time.
H--BUT WHY?
LL--Our bodies need sleep just like they need food so we can run and jump and play outside.
H--BUT WHY?
LL-Henry, it's time to go to sleep--close your eyes!
H--BUT WHY?
LL--Henry, I know you want to stay up and talk-but close your eyes and your mouth and lay down!
H--BUT WHY?
LL--HENRY--THIS IS NOT WORKING- YOU NEED TO GO TO SLEEP!
H--BUT WHY?
LL--DO NOT ask why again--GO TO SLEEP!

We had this conversation EVERY night. What is really bad is when I start laughing--which means we have to start it all over again. THE LITTLE STINKER! He is playing me like a cheap fiddle!

I am sitting here thinking this morning how many times lately I have looked at God with the same expression and asked BUT WHY??? I forget that just like Henry's earthly parents know what is best for him---so my Heavenly Father also knows what is best for me---even when I would prefer something else----He knows what I need and sees what is coming---I need to just rest in Him.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

My mother in law always said (when a kid would ask WHY?) "Cat fur for kitten britches."

Chrome Cowgirl

Anonymous said...

When trials come we either get closer to God or farther away. Praise to Him! You're walking the right direction. Prayers, Mike

Anonymous said...

You can always make me smile.....I see now what I have to look forward to.....Love you...see you next week!

GOOSIE