You know that vase you used to have sitting on the hutch?" Well, in all honesty, we know where this conversation is going to go. It doesn't matter at all if you are innocent or guilty. It's going to be your fault in some way or another. So what do you do? Remember that we want a smooth mission completed without any problems. Wasn't that implied when she left you in charge of the kids who like to play football inside when it's raining. Never mind that the doors were open for circulation and there was a sudden gust of wind that took the vase to the floor. The floor, being hard, wasn't forgiving and the vase is no longer. When she gets home there is going to be lift off. So you do what you can to prepare for the "event" about to take place. You clean up the mess and discard the vase so she won't see the pieces. You talk to the kids about being sincere when they apologize to mom. There is even time to do a quick search on the internet for a replacement. The fact that there is a replacement and you can afford to buy it is great. However, there isn't enough time to go and get it. And so the dilemma is formed up and ready to present in the best way you can. Will it be good enough?
The interview you went to went in every direction but right. Hungry for a job you have come to ACME Explosives and are now being interviewed for a position. Being hungry for a job, any job, has taken it's toll on you. You weren't prepared for the barrage of questions that bordered on the edge of personal and none of their business. Parking was a problem. You may have asked yourself if parking was going to be like this if you got the job. The interview was conducted with a panel of 3; two men and one woman. The woman was definitely somewhere down on the hierarchy and was token. Her powerlessness came through loud and clear. You, being a woman, noted the relationship and wondered if you would be that way if you were hired to work here. As you exited the interview you felt the brief but intentional pat on your butt from the male in charge. But you really need this job! So you say nothing other than to thank them for the interview. When you reach your car there is a parking ticket waiting for you. Two minutes over time with an expired meter. There goes another $35! As you head home you can't wait to get there and be with your husband and children. Just thinking about this reunion (it's only been 2 hours) your heart is glad.
And so the rocket is fueled...both tanks! The vase was a gift from her mother who recently passed away. They were close and the gift meant so much to her. The time home with the kids was great especially after a long on the road sales trip. A week was a long time to be away from the family. Your arrival home late last night was filled with hugs and loves. Now off work for a few days of much needed rest and relaxation this happens. You need to vent to someone about the interview. You need to get through this loss so that you can rest and not be resentful. She needs... He needs... and the doorbell rings. This dilemma has only been coming to a head in the last couple of hours. You might as well face the music over the vase. You might as well face him and tell him about the unwanted sexual advance. Neither of you wants to address anything. But...
Neither party can know what is about to happen when the door is opened and the other one can see the look on your face. You can feel the tension build as you reach for the door handle to welcome her home. You can feel the tension build as you prepare to come into the home where you are safe and yet not. Neither of you needed this to happen just when there should be a time of happiness.
So, you pray. "Lord God, please give me the right words and let the love we have for each other put everything in prospective. God, bless him/her and our family. Amen." The very space you occupy begins to transform to peace and happiness. Nothing will put the vase back together again and nothing will make unpleasant experiences go away. Most important at this moment is whether you will express love to your spouse regardless. Most important is the love of God you can show each other.
You could lie. No, you can't.
You could deceive. No, you can't.
You could make up an excuse. No, you can't.
You could love. Yes! You can.
Houston, we have lift off!
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