Saturday, May 8, 2010
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
A SNAKE!!!
Well, I was getting ready to go and vote when my mom let out a scream and closed the front door. I went to the door, but I didn't open it. There are 2 little windows at the top of the door, so I climbed into a chair and peeked out. Sure enough, there was a long black snake sliding its way across the front porch. I called Rodney at work and I tried to watch the snake from my spot safely inside the house as long as I could. I was hoping that Rodney could leave right away and then come and shoot the snake.
Unfortunately, he did not get home in time. Eventually, all I could see of the snake was its tail. I did not open the door to see just where the snake was headed and I realize that was a grave mistake. If I knew how to operate a gun, I would have shot the snake myself. But, I don't know--yet--and I was not about to go hoe to hoe with that snake. It was too big. This was not your regular garden snake.
My nerves are trying to recover. I think I'll let my kids sleep in the bed with me. I have begun a decluttering process and I feel like I am liquidating--EVERYTHING MUST GO! I am boxing up baby clothes, toddler clothes, my coats/sweaters--leather included, and whatever else I don't regularly use. I feel like every lump, bump is a suspect. Everything black is suspect. Every pile is suspect.
I am really going to have to calm down. I have been screaming at Emmai who insists on being in the way, jumping up and around, refusing to sit down. Did I mention he can't shut up either? It's dark now and I just gotta pray that God will rebuke any and all thoughts that are not like him. God rebuke any and all fear. I refuse to be tense or afraid. I just left the doctor today to check on my blood pressure. It was sort of high then. I know it is probably really high right about now.
I hate what-ifs because they torture you. I keep wondering what would've happened if I would have just opened the door and peeked out to see where the snake was going. I still feel like it went into a hole that may have lead it into the house. But, wouldn't I have seen it by now? I sure hope so. Lord, if the snake did come into the house please lead it back out in the name of Jesus! Thank you, God. Amen!
Unfortunately, he did not get home in time. Eventually, all I could see of the snake was its tail. I did not open the door to see just where the snake was headed and I realize that was a grave mistake. If I knew how to operate a gun, I would have shot the snake myself. But, I don't know--yet--and I was not about to go hoe to hoe with that snake. It was too big. This was not your regular garden snake.
My nerves are trying to recover. I think I'll let my kids sleep in the bed with me. I have begun a decluttering process and I feel like I am liquidating--EVERYTHING MUST GO! I am boxing up baby clothes, toddler clothes, my coats/sweaters--leather included, and whatever else I don't regularly use. I feel like every lump, bump is a suspect. Everything black is suspect. Every pile is suspect.
I am really going to have to calm down. I have been screaming at Emmai who insists on being in the way, jumping up and around, refusing to sit down. Did I mention he can't shut up either? It's dark now and I just gotta pray that God will rebuke any and all thoughts that are not like him. God rebuke any and all fear. I refuse to be tense or afraid. I just left the doctor today to check on my blood pressure. It was sort of high then. I know it is probably really high right about now.
I hate what-ifs because they torture you. I keep wondering what would've happened if I would have just opened the door and peeked out to see where the snake was going. I still feel like it went into a hole that may have lead it into the house. But, wouldn't I have seen it by now? I sure hope so. Lord, if the snake did come into the house please lead it back out in the name of Jesus! Thank you, God. Amen!
Sunday, May 2, 2010
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