We, like all people, have very busy lives and with 2 teenagers in the house it seems like we are never all home at the same time. Family dinners have always been very important to me because I have always felt that it gave everyone an opportunity to share things that might otherwise get lost in the business of the day. Lately however, I have decided to give up my dream of family meals.
Last night was to be one of those beautiful family meals. I had a nice dinner cooked and was in process of setting the table when DH called and said that he was running late at work and that we should eat without him. There goes the dream.
I am learning, little by little, to let go of the plans that I have and just let whatever happens happen. I know that, in the long run, the kids won't remember the one night that dad had to work late and wasn't here for dinner. What they will remember is my reaction to that news.
I am slowing working on controlling my reactions so that my dears see Christ in me and not my flesh. But, boy is it ever hard!
Anyone else actually get to have family dinners??
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