Yesterday was Ellianna's 5th Birthday.
I invited grandma's and grandpa's and an aunt to go swimming and have nachos and cake with us.
Yesterday was Ellie's day.
Then, the same people in my family do it again.
They create a drama,
there is hurt feelings,
offense,
anger,
and it is all me and my husband's fault.
Wait, I thought it was Ellie's day yesterday.
Not so and so's day.
Not drama, drag out my bitter life with the family and twist the situation to focus on me day.
I was reading about having a thankful heart in 1 Thessalonians today.  I want so hard to be thankful in all things.  And truly today, we reflected on the situation and chose to be thankful for the sweet time we had with Ellianna and the fact that she is so special.
My issue, is getting over the feeling, or guilt of being the bad guy that didn't make everyone happy.  I was so busy focusing on my daughter and family that person A and person B were irate.
I pray to the Lord for wisdom in this and I know I am not the only one out there that happens to be the only person in their family with a desire to serve the Lord.  I know I am not the only one out there that weeps over lost relationships and hurts.
I guess my rambling is pointing to the fact that "It's Not About Me."
Every day I have to remember it is God first and then others others others.
Love love love.
Even when it is not returned.