The above phrase is one of my very favorites of all-time. Nothing quite captures extreme stress as much as simply saying “Yep, I’m running through hell in my gasoline panties…” It really just sums it all up, doesn’t it?
I can’t take credit for the greatness of this phrase. My very dear friend, Jen, who is ironically about to become an ordained pastor, shared this little nugget of wisdom with me some time ago and I use it often when the situation calls for it.
Like now.
OK. Hear me out on this one.
I’m incredibly blessed beyond belief. No one is sick. No one has been killed in an accident (God forbid). No one has been in a dangerous situation. We don’t have to worry about where our next meal will come from and we have shelter that keeps us warm and dry. We are all alive and have made it through 12 days without hubs/daddy.
But in the last week…
1. My bank account was broken into not once, but twice. The first time around, the bandits ran away with a $2,100 purchase at a Best Buy in Boston (new flat screen anyone?). This was right before JJ left the country. Closing the account, we thanked God for the goodness of Regions Bank’s fraud protection, filled out some paperwork, then waited for our reimbursement. This past Friday, I got a call from Peru…It went like this:
JJ: Did you spend $695.00 at a Whiskey store?
Me: Yes. It’s gotten that bad…NO! Of course not, why?
JJ: How about the El Comino Hotel in Vegas?
Me: Caught me. I’m actually in Vegas. Left the kids at home and am playing the slots.
JJ: 7-11 in Vegas?
Me: Umm…no.
Yep, at it again. We are now down about $4,200.00. We will get it all back, plus the overdraft fees that have been assessed, but NOT FOR TEN DAYS. Gee, thanks so much.
2. My dog has diarrhea. It started last Saturday when she decided to have it all over the dining room floor. It has continued to the backyard where my children like to play. I also had to take her for her shed treatment that was, of course, due now. Ellie Rose might be moving to Cambodia. We will then only be getting a dog that does not poo. Know of any?
3. The garbage disposal broke. Not earth-shattering but a pain in the arse nonetheless. Especially since JJ kept telling me to just bang a knife around in it and loosen whatever it was. I did. So did our neighbor. $69.50 later, it was fixed thanks to Trustworthy Appliance.
4. Susannah now has a retched cold and both of my boys have ear infections. Solomon is on his fourth since March and Sawyer his second since April. Tubes are coming our way again.
5. Last but not least, most certainly, is the fact that the mouse on my laptop quit working. It simply broke while I was using it…I took it to Best Buy (I am not being paid by Best Buy to mention them twice in this post by the way) and guess what? They have to send it in and I will be without said laptop for TWO TO FOUR WEEKS. Seriously. I’m really not kidding. That’s how long it will take to fix the freakin’ thing.
So while I’m going to keep up with posting on my blog, I am not sure how often I will get around to visiting others and commenting because well, I have to go to my husband’s office to do so and it’s not attached to our house. Sure it’s in the backyard, but it is so not as convenient as the laptop and when he returns, we will be sharing his desktop. I’m certain it won’t be pretty. Stick with me for the next few weeks – I beg of your grace.
All this to say that at one point, I used to think that spiritual warfare was something religious fanatics talked about. The Church Lady from Saturday Night Live back in the day. Jerry Falwell. Those who pull out the snakes and speak in tongues (please do not be offended if you do this. It’s just not my worship style.) But no, I now know that spiritual warfare indeed does exist and it’s alive and well. Right here as I’m running through hell in gasoline panties.
But the panties are about to be changed for the non-flammable kind because my partner will return tomorrow. I will then have a little bit more help with managing life in general but could it really be as exiciting as this past week has been?
How has your week been?
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me, I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me, I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me…
lol…when it rains, it pours! that’s how things usually roll around these here parts. austin and i will sit there and look at each other sometimes and wonder what in the world else is coming around the corner at us. stay strong girl….and hope you kick that nasty vegas hotel drinking habit! :)
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OMG what a crazy week you had!! I hope this coming week is better!
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YOU ARE AMAZING!!!!!! If this were me, no way would I be blogging about it. I would be hovered in the corner in the fetal position. I’m SO sorry about all the things happening right now. I definitely DO believe in spiritual warfare. I wish I lived closer and could have halped out.
How’s my week…wellllllllll on Mother’s Day, in a dirty McDonalds public restroom, I learned that we will be welcoming baby #5 into the world! How’s that for romantic?
Miss peeking in on you. Things have been hairy here too–no where near as hairy as at your house, though.
Favorit thing from the above post? “arse”!
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OMgoodness! ;-) What craziness you have been going through. I just had to recently cancel my debit card due to fraud. My loss was not as great as yours, but they did not replenish my account…..10 days or not….
I’m praying tonight for some peace in your household and that your children begin feeling better.
My Life Group just finished Spiritual warfare by Chip Ingram (dvd series) it was good and very enlightening. Sorry it has been chasing you.
JJ’s homecoming will be sweet tomorrow.
Love ya,
Lana
Ha! I love that phrase and need to spread it, don’t you think? My week has been much less eventful, thank goodness!
When my husband is gone something (or ten things) always happens! Craziness! Put on your armor and perhaps your panties will be protected. Perhaps if you strap the shield of faith on your rear somehow? ;)
I’ve never heard that phrase before, but you can bet I’ll be using it! What a week. I agree with Mandy–if I were you, I’d be curled up in the fetal position under a mound of blankets. The laptop thing has got to be the killer. Mine needs some work, but I’m still so haunted by the last time I was without it (for two whole DAYS, mind you, not WEEKS), that I can’t bring myself to take it in.
Here’s hoping you get a better week this time.
You can do all things through Christ who strengthens you. (But sometimes it does help to add vodka). :)
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wow, you have a lot on your plate. don’t worry, he’s coming home soon. things will get better.
oh, i left you an award on my blog :)
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Hilarious! (I mean the saying. Not your hideous week.) Hope this one is better!
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I love that phrase. I may have to adopt it myself. ;)
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JJ: Did you spend $695.00 at a Whiskey store?
Me: Yes. It’s gotten that bad…NO! Of course not, why?
This just brighten my day!
JJ: Did you spend $695.00 at a Whiskey store?
Me: Yes. It’s gotten that bad…NO! Of course not, why?
JJ: How about the El Comino Hotel in Vegas?
Me: Caught me. I’m actually in Vegas. Left the kids at home and am playing the slots.
Hours later and I’m STILL laughing!!! New to you and thrilled cuz YOU ROCK! Awesome blog Superchick!
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