To all the gals I met on Wednesday at M2M...I so enjoyed spending the morning with you!!
12 years ago, I was on the phone with my man. The conversation went something like this. "I really think now is the time to sell the stock", I insisted. "No, Honey,I really want to put in the sell price at 13, I sure it will hit 13 today!" Curt replied.
So, I called the broker and instructed him to sell when it reached $13.00 a share.
It didn't. It topped out at 12 and 7/8.
And then plummeted! To $7.00! And never regained momentum.
We sold at $7.50. And lost ALLOT of money!
I have MANY mistakes in my marriage.There have been times when I have been insensitive,cutting and hurtful in my communication with my man.
I am thankful that day, 12 years ago, I was none of those things. I never said anything other than "I love you." period.
He knew he screwed up. I did not need to say "I told you so!"
What he needed from me was Respect and Encouragement.
He needed me to let him know that this incident did not define him!
I am thankful, to this very day, that I did not say the words that so often fragment and destroy marriages..."I told you so!"
I was browsing the Tuesdays Unwrapped posts and found yours. I had one of those moments when I could have said I told you so this past week. The tension is in the air, but no one has spoken any harsh words. I'm trying to find peace and joy even when I don't like it and trust God. Thanks-I think I know what I need to say now. Just wanted you to know that your words truly met a need I had this morning.
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