Glory stepped in to the disciplinarian position, very tentatively. Her 'talking-to's' were very serious and extremely dreaded by my children. So I used her as a threat when they wouldn't mind. I realize now that putting her in that position was unfair. Sorry Glory!
One time Asab was being a real stinker (I don't remember the particulars). I said,"Ace knock it off." He screamed back "My name is not Ace! It's Bart Simpson!" I said "Fine Bart knock your crap off or I'll call Aunt Glory!" A look of fear and shock took over his face, he whined, "No! Call the police! Call anybody but NOT Aunt Glory!" I burst into laughter and Asab straightened up, so I wouldn't call Super Glory.
Another time Asab had done something wrong, so I called Glory (which I did at least once a day in our younger years). She told me to send him the 30 feet to her house, so I did. About five minutes later he came running home upset, crying and inconsolable. My thought was maybe Glory lost it and gave him the whooping he needed. I asked him. "What happened?" Through crocodile tears he said, "Aunt Glory pointed at my chest and said, 'Damn it!'" As you can gather Super Glory does not swear. I got a good laugh that time also.
Know then in your heart that a man disciplines his son, so the Lord your God disciplines you.
Deuteronomy 8:5
I am blessed
Merrym Dawn Mathis Bruce
looks like everyone is starting to admit 'real' feelings finally. it sounds so stressful for everyone that there definately had(has)to be a lot of resentment and guilt. i think this is good and sounding more like it. i admire all of you - get those feelings out and remember - you're sisters and families DO fight but they communicate and keep loving. don't let anything said hurt any of you so much that you give up. it seems to me this is going to be good therapy for each of you, not just merrym. it's all ok because the Lord is truly in control and i think this entire blog was His idea! love all you guys
ReplyDeleteI just got off the phone with my mother who is also known to Peg and Mer as "Mom." Peg and Merrym were my foster sisters when I was growing up. I read this particular post to her and we both laughed because we could actually see Merrym telling her therapist that she wanted to be able to spank her kids.
ReplyDeleteI don't really remember Glory all that well, but I would like to thank the 3 of you for posting each day because I actually check for the posts numerous times each day hoping to find something new.