I moved my elderly aunt and my mom’s dog into my house today. Even though it is my husband’s and my house, during the move there were at least seven people helping and there were five dogs involved. I soon became aware that as much as I hoped that I could control some aspects of this situation, I really couldn’t control much of any of the situation at all. I had to accept that I had decided to bring another human being into my household and that I truly didn’t have any control over her behavior.
I know that I decided to let her move into my house because of love. I also know that love is the only way to deal with the situation. I need to approach every challenging situation with patience, kindness, and understanding. I must realize that I can’t control everything and the only thing that I can control is my own behavior and I can’t force other people to act the way I want them to act.
There’s a part of me that feels that this situation has come up at just the right time in God’s plan. I have faith that God wouldn’t give me this challenge if I couldn’t handle it, but I also think I am getting it at exactly the right time when I can learn from it the most. I hope so.
My faith saved me. May God’s peace reside in all of our hearts.
