Ummm, ok so this post is really random and a way lot different than some of my previous posts! Way lot? Did I just say way lot?… is that even proper grammar? Probably not?!

Anyway, I don’t really know why I am writing about this? Other than the fact that I guess I want people to know that I am real. Not some fluff behind a computer screen or that I am big-crying-mess all the time. This super-soft-spoken, even-tempered gal does get ‘bent’ from time to time.

So here goes! First, I need all my friends and everyone who loves me to show me some grace (and I know you will) because my peeps truly know I am not this person that you are about to meet. Haha! And for the folks out there who don’t know me, just take my word. Please! Lastly, to my momma, I am apologizing in advance for what  you are about to read. ☺

Anyway, a few days ago my youngest son had an appointment. We arrived early (yay us!) and were sitting in the car chatting. Some time passed and I started checking my news feed on Facebook. Doesn’t everyone do that when they have time to spare?? In my news feed was a post from someone who complains A LOT! I mean a lot. Seriously, why does the world constantly need to know how irritated you are that you had to sit in stupid traffic for an hour? Or that the cashier at the store was SO SLOW? Really? I mean there are better ways to spend your energy, not to mention more important things to be worrying about! I fully understand we all have times when we need to let out our troubles and frustrations so I’m not suggesting we ‘keep them in’ – that’s not healthy either!  My thoughts are more about how much some people complain and what they complain about.  I’m not sure how I will handle getting out of bed some mornings and face another day of grief, or what about how I fall asleep crying most nights. Let’s see…stupid traffic or something that actually hurts and weighs heavy on your heart? Hmmm…

I’ve never been one to complain (ok, maybe I am right now haha) and I’ve always been the ‘glass is half full’ kind of girl. Perhaps some people just feel the need to let everyone else know that they are not happy? Usually, this doesn’t bother me! But honestly, lately… it kind of irritates me somewhat. Many people are facing some really big issues and problems and I’m guessing stupid traffic wouldn’t be one of them!  If we could walk a day in the shoes of someone facing a huge burden it might allow our perspectives to change?!  So, I guess this particular day…it bothered me! I was a little tired and less tolerant to show grace. See, I told you…I am real!

Wait!…it gets better (and worse)!  I shared this ‘complaining post’ with my son.  We are barely hanging on most days so he understood my ‘less-than-tolerant’ reaction. I then said, “I feel like telling them to shut the ‘f’ up some times”. I’m pretty sure all of you who know me… just re-read that sentence!!! Yes, I said it…no it wasn’t the ‘real’ word…and yes, I know it means the same thing! Please don’t send me any hate mail! ☺ After my son’s dumfounded, surprised and ‘I can’t believe my mom  just said that look’, he busted out laughing. A full, belly-gut laugh! The kind of laugh that makes you hold your stomach because you are laughing so hard. I joined in and it felt good to laugh! Really good! I honestly don’t swear or even come close like this so I’m not sure how these words even escaped my mouth! My son knows this and I guess that’s why it was so funny? After we stopped laughing, he said “mom, you might feel better if you would just actually say the word!” Then we laughed some more. And…just so you know, I have repented for my not-so-nice behavior and talking negative about someone and for almost saying the ‘f’ word. I’m pretty sure God has a sense of humor, so I’m praying he was laughing along with us. Not sure? but I know He has forgiven me!

There really is no point to this story except that if you are someone who complains a lot, maybe it will make you think a little more about what is truly important before  you go on a pointless rant to the world? Instead, give it God…He can handle it. I promise!  If you are not a chronic complainer…please don’t start! Life is precious! People in our lives our precious and somehow society has lost perspective of what is truly meaningful and the energy has shifted to ‘other stuff’. Hold on to what’s important…Faith…Family…Friends! Let’s embrace each other and forget about stupid traffic!

P.S. The ‘complaining post’ didn’t have anything to do with stupid traffic. Just simply trying to make a point here and not throw anyone under the bus at the same time ☺ So, there’s no need to go check your Facebook posts to see if it was you haha! It’s been awhile since I’ve seen any and all posts about stupid traffic…wink, wink!