Keith and I love the vultures from the Disney movie, The Jungle Book.
(Spoke with a British accent)"What do you want to do?"
"I don't know, what do you want to do?"
"Let's not start that again."
Thanks so much for all your thoughts and suggestions regarding my last post. It helped to write because the thoughts kept circling in my head and wouldn't land anywhere. I really, really appreciate all your input. I felt so blessed that you took time to respond.
What made this so hard is that I'm a black and white kind of person, which is both a strength and a weakness. I want to do the right thing, and when the right thing isn't obvious, I bog down.
Wanting to do the right thing and respect my husband's wishes, I drug this decision out way longer than it needed to be. Finally I realized that Keith wanted me to choose, one way or the other. He was tired of all the hours I took to think, research, calculate, make spread sheets, ask people for advice, etc.
He's intuitive and things just feel right or wrong for him. His advice to go with my gut feeling didn't help. I don't do gut feelings. Not sure I have gut feelings. I'm more of a linear, logical (to me anyway), pro and con, pencil it out, and consider the options gal.
Even more than the actual decision to take the plane, train, or car, he wanted me to pick a shovel and be done with it.
So...
(Me) "Are you sure it's okay for me to choose?'
(Keith - blood presssure, slightly elevated) - "How many times do I have to tell you, it's okay?"
(Me) - "10 times."
(Keith) - "It's okay to choose, it's okay to choose, it's okay..."
(Me, having a hard time getting the words out) - "Then...I want to drive."
Whew, I did it. Probably best that I never be a general or something where you have to make split second decisions.
I, Angie Vik, queen of IPA (Indecisive People Anonymous), have decided to Lord willing, weather permitting, rent a car, take three daughters and drive to Oregon next Friday.
Now if I could only decide which route to take.
Oh my goodness, my sister and used to say this all the time!!
ReplyDeleteLOL! What a relief, right? Hey, I want to apologize for the way I came across as "thou shalt do it this way". Sometimes my words come out different than what my heart means. What I do believe in is the way God works through our husbands,and that we can trust him. What I wasn't certain of is where your husband was with it all. Any who...have a great drive, and thanks for keeping me on!
ReplyDeleteI just found your great blog. I have really enjoyed reading it. Congratulations on being married 25 years. I just celebrated my 25th Anniversary today.
ReplyDeleteI will be saying a prayer for you and your family for a safe and fun trip. I am glad you are going to visit your family and spend some time with thm. I have never flown on a plane. We always drive, that is my husband always drives lol. Have a great week and a safe trip. Many Blessings,
What a relief! Glad you made your decision and enjoy the ride.
ReplyDeleteLord, you sound just like me! For the life of me I can't make up my mind about anything.
ReplyDeleteHave a great trip!
Oh, that's cute. I realized (through this post) how much we are alike. Ha!
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog's'! I know you said that you joined the coupon blog but for some reason it isn't showing. Is it showing up in your google reader?
Everytime I see a comment from you, you are one of the ladies that I say, "Oh, she's so sweet!" There really are some sweet Christian women in bloggy land!
Hugs,
Janet
You are not alone, I am exactly the same way. Can't make a decision to save my life! I over think everything, drives hubby crazy!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful, safe trip!
Can I become a member of the Indecisive People Club? My husband and I have conversations like that all the time!! I'm sure you'll have a blessed trip.
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