unsinkable Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I walked an older woman to her car, helped with her groceries and then put her cart away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orthodox6 Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Did you see my thread, asking you to open up the PM box? (unless you want it closed, that is) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 were the male staff at the store wearing kilts? Did you share cupcakes with the lady? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 No, I'm sorry. Darn. I am such a PM hoarder. I will attempt to clean it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 were the male staff at the store wearing kilts? Did you share cupcakes with the lady? haha Nah, no kilts, no cupcakes. Just helping a lil ol lady. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethben Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I got up, ignored my desire to be a bum, and took care of my family, much like most of you today also. Beth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 None. But I slipped a cashier a dollar to cover the difference for the person in front of my desperately scrambling for change. I was nice to my pets and my kids (and even my DH who forgot to take the compost out last night), and greeted the people I saw on my walk with a smile and a "Good morning." And I gave a delightful young child and his mother each a satsuma from my bag on the way home. Isn't this just everyday life stuff? I didn't sing. Or skip. Or glow. I don't glow. Or skip. Or sing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmiraGulch Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I decided to have spaghetti for dinner. You know....in honor of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Marple Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Don't know whether it was God honoring or not, but everyone told me it was the "kind" thing to do. I had to put our last dog down this morning. It feels like hell. This is my 3rd in 3 months (ancient lab that raised my boys; young poodle that was my companion, and this magnificient wolf-siberian husky that was dumped due to severe hip issues and we gave him a home about a year ago). Maybe God is pleased that I was responsible for releasing this wonderful dog from his pain. I hope so because it would be lovely to have something good come from so much pain. Sorry, I'm just a pathetic sobbing lump today :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Don't know whether it was God honoring or not, but everyone told me it was the "kind" thing to do. I had to put our last dog down this morning. It feels like hell. This is my 3rd in 3 months (ancient lab that raised my boys; young poodle that was my companion, and this magnificient wolf-siberian husky that was dumped due to severe hip issues and we gave him a home about a year ago). Maybe God is pleased that I was responsible for releasing this wonderful dog from his pain. I hope so because it would be lovely to have something good come from so much pain. Sorry, I'm just a pathetic sobbing lump today :( :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 :grouphug: Cynthia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I refrained from the use of annoying jargon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 Don't know whether it was God honoring or not, but everyone told me it was the "kind" thing to do. I had to put our last dog down this morning. It feels like hell. This is my 3rd in 3 months (ancient lab that raised my boys; young poodle that was my companion, and this magnificient wolf-siberian husky that was dumped due to severe hip issues and we gave him a home about a year ago). Maybe God is pleased that I was responsible for releasing this wonderful dog from his pain. I hope so because it would be lovely to have something good come from so much pain. Sorry, I'm just a pathetic sobbing lump today :( I am so sorry. The dog of my heart was a black lab that I had from a teen thru the first years of my marriage and the babyhood all my kids...and I couldn't do what you did. I hate myself for it. So I think what you did was kind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 None. But I did some people-honoring by offering to give a kid a ride to a teen night activity tonight because the mom has a bunch of younger ones and the dad works long hours. Don't know whether it was God honoring or not, but everyone told me it was the "kind" thing to do. I had to put our last dog down this morning. It feels like hell. This is my 3rd in 3 months (ancient lab that raised my boys; young poodle that was my companion, and this magnificient wolf-siberian husky that was dumped due to severe hip issues and we gave him a home about a year ago). Maybe God is pleased that I was responsible for releasing this wonderful dog from his pain. I hope so because it would be lovely to have something good come from so much pain. Sorry, I'm just a pathetic sobbing lump today :( :grouphug: One is so very hard. Three in such a short time is heartbreaking. :grouphug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brehon Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Huh. Y'all are better than I am. I managed not to commit bodily harm on a certain someone at work during a meeting today. I'm still not entirely convinced that was the right thing to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicia64 Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Really nice question. Alley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Don't know whether it was God honoring or not, but everyone told me it was the "kind" thing to do. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Occasionally Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I've tried very hard to avoid pride and vanity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Χά�ων Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I gave a friend detailed information about how to help her child. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orthodox6 Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Don't know whether it was God honoring or not, but everyone told me it was the "kind" thing to do. I had to put our last dog down this morning. It feels like hell. This is my 3rd in 3 months (ancient lab that raised my boys; young poodle that was my companion, and this magnificient wolf-siberian husky that was dumped due to severe hip issues and we gave him a home about a year ago). Maybe God is pleased that I was responsible for releasing this wonderful dog from his pain. I hope so because it would be lovely to have something good come from so much pain. Sorry, I'm just a pathetic sobbing lump today :( :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: That's one big hug in memory of each beloved dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I offered kindness and love to a friend undergoing cancer treatment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mytwomonkeys Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 well, i'm not sure that it was "God" honoring - but it counts as kind. my husband was just home for lunch. i made him yummy potato soup, grilled cheese, and salad! he's had a big week, so just taking care of him, encouraging him, and filling his tummy with some good food and sending him off with hugs and kisses :) that's good, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 well, i'm not sure that it was "God" honoring - but it counts as kind. my husband was just home for lunch. i made him yummy potato soup, grilled cheese, and salad! he's had a big week, so just taking care of him, encouraging him, and filling his tummy with some good food and sending him off with hugs and kisses :) that's good, right? Awwwwww, that is sweet. I think doing little things with great Love is God-honoring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Don't know whether it was God honoring or not, but everyone told me it was the "kind" thing to do. I had to put our last dog down this morning. It feels like hell. This is my 3rd in 3 months (ancient lab that raised my boys; young poodle that was my companion, and this magnificient wolf-siberian husky that was dumped due to severe hip issues and we gave him a home about a year ago). Maybe God is pleased that I was responsible for releasing this wonderful dog from his pain. I hope so because it would be lovely to have something good come from so much pain. Sorry, I'm just a pathetic sobbing lump today :( I'm so sorry. I had to do this a few months ago, and it was truly one of the hardest things I've ever done. I still weep when I think about it. I'm sure it was the kind thing to do though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Feels like not one dmn thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 The closest to God honoring today was allowing my ds15 live to see lunch time. Jeeze his attitude sucks more than normal lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albeto. Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Feels like not one dmn thing. Hey me too! I didn't do a damn thing to honor any god! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Don't know whether it was God honoring or not, but everyone told me it was the "kind" thing to do. I had to put our last dog down this morning. It feels like hell. This is my 3rd in 3 months (ancient lab that raised my boys; young poodle that was my companion, and this magnificient wolf-siberian husky that was dumped due to severe hip issues and we gave him a home about a year ago). Maybe God is pleased that I was responsible for releasing this wonderful dog from his pain. I hope so because it would be lovely to have something good come from so much pain. Sorry, I'm just a pathetic sobbing lump today :( I'm so sorry, Cynthia. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Hey me too! I didn't do a damn thing to honor any god! Well there's still time. Get with the program and honor something. Anything. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrookValley. Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Don't know whether it was God honoring or not, but everyone told me it was the "kind" thing to do. I had to put our last dog down this morning. It feels like hell. This is my 3rd in 3 months (ancient lab that raised my boys; young poodle that was my companion, and this magnificient wolf-siberian husky that was dumped due to severe hip issues and we gave him a home about a year ago). Maybe God is pleased that I was responsible for releasing this wonderful dog from his pain. I hope so because it would be lovely to have something good come from so much pain. Sorry, I'm just a pathetic sobbing lump today :( :( :grouphug: I don't know what is or is not God-honoring, but I feel pretty sure you did the right thing by your dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I rescued 4 people, a dog, 2 cats, and a ferret from a burning building today. No. No, I didn't. But everybody else was doing such nice stuff, and I didn't want to look like a slouch. I held the cat on my lap and gave him a lot of sympathy after her horked up a particularly disgusting hairball. Does that count for anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albeto. Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Well there's still time. Get with the program and honor something. Anything. :D I honor life. Carpe that freaking diem, yo. “There are two types of people in this world, good and bad. The good sleep better, but the bad seem to enjoy the waking hours much more.†Woody Allen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 This morning I made dh's lunch as well as lunch for both dds. I even added cut up veggies - at 6:30 in the morning - and I am not a morning person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I didn't brag about what a great person I am today. But just today. Tomorrow I go back to being a precious princess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I might not have done anything amazing, but I know that taking a deep breath and going over the math questions, for the third time with my son was honoring of where God has put me at this time and so honoring to him. Taking the time to sit quietly and coax a scared cat out from under the bed and help it learn to trust me was being a good steward of what God has put in my life. Cleaning my house and baking some goodies, might be the norm for me, but it is me doing the best I can with where I am and I can't think of any better way to honor God. It's not much, but it's what I can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRAAB Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I get what people mean when they say God honoring, but in another way I don't get it. As a Christian, shouldn't a person's entire day be God honoring whether it's saving lives in the ER or changing poopy diapers and cleaning up yet another mess? Faithfully living out your vocation should be God honoring not just certain tasks you pull out of your day. Sure, there are less stellar moments (yelled at the kids, swore at the aggressive driver), but overall I don't get just pulling out certain things and calling them God honoring. Even in my most Christians days I didn't think about some jobs being holier or whatever than others. You get up and try to do the right thing, you mess up, you keep trying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRAAB Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I pealed the asparagus because my husband likes it that way. Apparently some people think this is nutters. :laugh: Peeled asparagus? Wow, your dh had better really appreciate you. That is dedication. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susankenny Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I get what people mean when they say God honoring, but in another way I don't get it. As a Christian, shouldn't a person's entire day be God honoring whether it's saving lives in the ER or changing poopy diapers and cleaning up yet another mess? Faithfully living out your vocation should be God honoring not just certain tasks you pull out of your day. Sure, there are less stellar moments (yelled at the kids, swore at the aggressive driver), but overall I don't get just pulling out certain things and calling them God honoring. Even in my most Christians days I didn't think about some jobs being holier or whatever than others. You get up and try to do the right thing, you mess up, you keep trying. I don't think the OP or those sharing disagree with you. It's more of a play off the other thread & just in good fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gentlemommy Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Well, dd threw up on me 4 times. And I cleaned her up whilst gagging. I held her hair while she vomited. Aside from running up and downstairs putting pukey laundry to wash, I've been vegging on the couch most of today holding her. My poor baby. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susankenny Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I pealed the asparagus because my husband likes it that way. Apparently some people think this is nutters. :laugh: I think that is Saint status. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 I might not have done anything amazing, but I know that taking a deep breath and going over the math questions, for the third time with my son was honoring of where God has put me at this time and so honoring to him. Taking the time to sit quietly and coax a scared cat out from under the bed and help it learn to trust me was being a good steward of what God has put in my life. Cleaning my house and baking some goodies, might be the norm for me, but it is me doing the best I can with where I am and I can't think of any better way to honor God. It's not much, but it's what I can do. I wrote to someone that I believe doing little things with great Love is God-honoring. Do you know about St. Therese and the little Way? She tried to serve God through simplicity and little acts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I had a baby :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I had a baby :) Seriously??? You had the baby today??? CONGRATULATIONS!!! :party: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Lulu* Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I had a baby :) Seriously??? You had the baby today??? CONGRATULATIONS!!! :party: Oh my gosh! Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 I had a baby :) Oh my goodness! Congrats! That is lovely! Our priest says he loves to hear crying babies in church because that means people are having babies and bringing them to church! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 Well, dd threw up on me 4 times. And I cleaned her up whilst gagging. I held her hair while she vomited. Aside from running up and downstairs putting pukey laundry to wash, I've been vegging on the couch most of today holding her. My poor baby. :( (((Gentlemommy))) I hope she feels better soon and you get some rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjffkj Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I cleaned up the entire cup of coffee my dh, who was having a terrible morning, spilled all over 3 bins filled with toys. I did laugh a whole lot before offering to clean it up so maybe that cancels out the God-honoring I was doing trying to make his day a little better by not having to spend 30 minutes cleaning toys individually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Marple Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I get what people mean when they say God honoring, but in another way I don't get it. As a Christian, shouldn't a person's entire day be God honoring whether it's saving lives in the ER or changing poopy diapers and cleaning up yet another mess? Faithfully living out your vocation should be God honoring not just certain tasks you pull out of your day. Sure, there are less stellar moments (yelled at the kids, swore at the aggressive driver), but overall I don't get just pulling out certain things and calling them God honoring. Even in my most Christians days I didn't think about some jobs being holier or whatever than others. You get up and try to do the right thing, you mess up, you keep trying. Totally agree with this. This thread was a reaction to the "other" thread :) For myself, after the really heartbreaking day I've had, it is pleasant to read these routine "God honoring" things that people around the world are doing. Life is happening all over and it has helped me re-center a bit today. And in the midst of all of it one of our WTM ladies has had a new baby! How great is that?!? And thank you to all who have expressed sympathy to me today. I have felt warmed by your compassion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Totally agree with this. This thread was a reaction to the "other" thread :) For myself, after the really heartbreaking day I've had, it is pleasant to read these routine "God honoring" things that people around the world are doing. Life is happening all over and it has helped me re-center a bit today. And in the midst of all of it one of our WTM ladies has had a new baby! How great is that?!? And thank you to all who have expressed sympathy to me today. I have felt warmed by your compassion. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Sometimes a little distraction can help a lot. I'm still so sorry about your dog. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubix Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I made dinner even though I am sick out of appreciation for my DH's hard work cleaning the kitchen yesterday. Took my kids to fill Operation Christmas Child boxes Tried to handle it gracefully when DS was upset that he didn't get to keep everything we picked out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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