Well, we mailed our tax return yesterday - on the 15th, before 5:00 pm! We actually finished the taxes on the 14th (a great accomplishment for us). It was nice not to be in a panic last night trying to finish. This is in large part due to my husband's diligent efforts. We are even getting a refund this year - we should have filed earlier. But recent history has meant paying, so we were not in a hurry back then.
I have been distracted, finding it hard to concentrate, tired and physically weak. Sin (guilt) has consequences. My sin has hurt those around me. I have been such a disappointment to myself, my husband and my God. My actions have been hurtful, and for that I need forgiveness. I have tried to deal with this issue before, but keep falling into the same old trap. This time, things have to change. It appears that I have been given another chance to prove myself, and for that I am humbly grateful. I will not squander this opportunity. With God's help, I will move forward and not backwards. With the forgiveness of my family, I realize what a true gift forgiveness really is, and how I cannot continue to withhold it from others.
These are hard lessons to learn, but isn't that how we learn? Enduring the hard times, learning from them, making the changes necessary, and moving forward?
As a former mayor of Matthews, NC used to say, "Make it a great day!"
Love to all!
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Beth,
Nice to see you back to writing. Glad you will be getting a refund. You and your family remain in our prayers. Barb returns to work next Monday. God bless.
DSD
We are hardest on forgiving ourselves. Satan loves to bring our sin/failures to the front of our minds to block our vision of Christ who loves us and has forgiven us. Just keep telling Satan to "scram" and you will have the Mayor's kind of day.
Coming to NC to see Lindsey later this week, but don't know that I'll get a chance to see you...maybe sometime when I'm down...
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