When I grow up…

I want to have the grace that Meredith at Merchant Ships has. She never ceases to amaze me in how she can put herself out there and let zingers not pass from her lips when people are not so cordial to her. Earlier this week she told a wonderful story of her son needing a dress coat for a wedding. In her post she talked about thinking about purchasing it new. And then God showed her His plan. What a wonderful post it was! Yet, the comments left me feeling like I needed to cross some T’s and dot some I’s on some folks. It was not the first time in a weeks time that someone had some unkind, snarky, just plain not their place rude comments to her post on how she chooses to spend her families hard earned money. It was more than I could stand I tell ya. I wanted to write a snappy remark to those but I refrained. Thanks to God’s hands over my keyboard and a 1 year old trying to eat dog food. But I sometimes wonder if people were face to face with a person would they really openly scrutinizes someone’s purchases? Would they tell them how it is silly to spend so much or so little? Or question their sharing of their finds? I don’t think so. People have what I call keyboard courage. Rarely would someone dare to be so purposefully rude. Or aleast I think so.

But Meredith handles it all with grace and a sweet attitude. What a great spirit to have! This is why I enjoy reading her blog (daily I might add). I am inspired by her attitude. It makes me want to stretch myself and makes me reflect on who I am.

Rest assure Meredith, when God calls you home you will not be judged by if you spent $189 or $1.89 on a blazer. It will be how you showed His mercy and grace when faced with judging people. i want to be you when I grow up.

God Bless,

Michele