Category Archive
The following is a list of all entries from the Frustration category.
Afraid to be Vulnerable?
Filed in Behavior,Frustration,Teenagers, August 3, 2009, 7:29 am by ValerieI think I discovered in church yesterday why so many people are afraid to go to church. They’re afraid of being vulnerable. Being a hormonal pregnant woman right now, just about anything can produce tears. But what I really got out of it is that if you are in the presence of God, you are [...]
Wisdom from Heaven
Filed in Christianity,Frustration,Rough times, June 29, 2009, 11:13 am by ValerieI thought of this blog in some restless moments of my late night/early morning insomnia. Have you ever felt like you needed some wisdom? Were overwhelmed by a situation and didn’t know what to do? That situation keeps cropping up for me. I’ve learned that when you are repeatedly faced with a situation, it usually [...]
The proper way to throw a fit
Filed in Behavior,Frustration,Parenting,Uncategorized, June 24, 2009, 3:02 pm by ValerieI’ve had three incidents recently that required, well, some complaining, if not someone deserving to have their head roll. You may think that’s a bit dramatic, but I’m the type of person who likes justice and fairness and for things to go the way they are supposed to. We bought some family passes to the [...]
Dear McDonald’s
Filed in Frustration,Teenagers, March 5, 2009, 9:37 am by ValerieDear McDonald’s Corporation: I’ve always heard that McD’s is a great place for a first job. A first job is such an exciting time in a teenager’s life. They get to prove that they are responsible, they can work hard. They learn about taking directions from adults other than mom and dad, and teachers. They [...]
Bread Crumbs in the Butter
Filed in Behavior,Frustration, February 2, 2009, 12:39 pm by ValerieThis morning I was making toast, and was thinking about not getting bread crumbs in the margarine container after I buttered the first piece, and was redipping the knife to butter the second piece. I wondered how many people are diligent about not getting the bread crumbs into the butter, and if so, what do [...]
Mamas, don’t let your babies grow up to be….stupid
Filed in Behavior,Frustration, January 26, 2009, 5:42 pm by ValerieThis is such an apt post. I’ve had some things bursting out of me the last couple of weeks, and have not been sure how to write about it, ergo no blog last week. But today, I can no longer hold it in. I know someone in my personal life who is, well, stupid. I’m [...]
The Stay at Home Dad
Filed in Blessings,Family,Frustration,Marriage, October 1, 2008, 2:58 pm by ValerieI had the privilege of going to the Extraordinary Women’s Conference this weekend at Raytown Baptist Church, in Raytown, Missouri. It was Friday night and Saturday. It was a nice little “getaway”, 30 minutes on the other side of town. A woman’s once in a while chance to grab her purse and her keys, and [...]
When God Doesn’t Make Sense
Filed in Christianity,Frustration, August 14, 2008, 8:31 am by ValerieI just finished reading “When God Doesn’t Make Sense” by James Dobson. Aren’t there lots of times in life when we just wonder, “huh?”, “why?”, or “why me?”. If you are one of those people who has never done this, YOU ARE NOT NORMAL. Truth be told, I probably question God more than I should. [...]
I QUIT
Filed in Family,Frustration,Parenting, March 25, 2008, 12:35 pm by ValerieI QUIT I’m formally resigning from my job as “the person who must know/do all/keep track of everything for everybody else”. I am not responsible for your school papers, making sure you do this, that, or the other. I absolve myself of the responsibility of answering questions to which I don’t and can’t possibly know [...]
I’m ashamed to admit
Filed in Blessings,Christianity,Frustration, January 29, 2008, 7:19 pm by ValerieThe other day I posted in one of the threads about wouldn’t it be nice if we treated homeless people like people with needs and feelings. Saturday I had to be downtown for something, and I needed to eat when I was done, so I stopped in at Sonic to get a burger. It was [...]
