easy being a man. Oh, I know the stereotypes, since I’ve been one for a few years. And I know the jokes. But I also know the overwhelming sense of inadequacy and frustration that goes along with the role. Chin up, ‘ol boy! Pull up them bootstraps and get going! Burn them thar tear ducts, wimpy boy! Better to keep them emotions in check than to show the world a weak side!
Today isn’t a good day. Turns out that 1 is very ill and has an IV in her arm as we speak. Seems as though the drug cocktail that she’s taking for the thyroid problem has wiped out her immune system. Not only does she have strep, she also has a very severe case of mono. Pray for her, would you?
So, what does this have to do with the subject matter at hand? Well, I’ve been able to do the guy thing, get the tickets, make the arrangements, force my will on it, etc. SU is flying up tonight and will spend the week caring for her. Whilst I keep my chin up, cheerio! Inside, my heart hurts and that’s not just a euphemism, I mean it hurts. Listening to her on the phone, hearing her frustration, hearing her doubts, hearing her loneliness, it just hurts. The only consolation I have is that somehow, someway, SU and I made it through the tough times of marriage and here we are, together, not alone, ready, able and willing to help 1 through this. And just as I must play my role, SU must play hers.
Chin up, ‘ol boy! Cheerio.
i love you very very very much and i miss you and i wish you could be here too but i guess someone has to hold down the fort!!
plus i doubt you could stay in my dorm room w/ me! hehehe
Tough being the macho daddy-o, eh?? Then pull off the macho mask…clear out the tear ducts! Who cares??? The Father wants us to be like he made us…emotions are in there!!
Lock your office up, put some food out for the pets, pack a snack box, fill up your tank and head out!
It’s ok!!
If Dr. Phil had been around to tell men to follow their emotions, would Abraham have walked up the hill with Isaac?
Yes, Abraham would have taking the walk even with his heavy heart because he was obedient to God.