Gail's Space: Public Confession

So, picture this...the my dogs, Trinity and Rocky (as seen at the bottom of the page) and me outside near the pond on a "potty break." They are both at least 50 pounds each. Usually, they aren't too bad to walk at the same time; we're working on it. So, we are walking, they complete their business and then hear a lady a bit away with her dog - by the way, she's on the cell phone walking her dog. Ok, so my two start pulling and barking "protecting their territory and their mom," when the lady just completely ignores the fact that my two are trying to get at her dog and keeps talking on the cell phone and walks right in front of them. WHY DO PEOPLE DO THAT - why do they test other people's dogs like that???? Well, Trinity and Rocky, pulled me so hard on the grass that I lost my footing and fell to my rear in the grass sliding about a foot or two before they stopped. All I could pray at that moment was that I didn't land in poop. AND she still paid NO ATTENTION, she just kept chatting and walking!!! I didn't yell at her, curse, or speak directly to her, but I mumbled a few words (nothing obscene) to myself...but I certainly wasn't whispering.

One of my biggest pet peeves is people who don't respect the boundaries of other people's dog's - whether on a leash or not. If I hadn't had a grip on my two, there is no telling what they would've or could've done to that other dog.

What a test, and I did NOT pass, certainly not with flying colors. I imagine that God has a re-take in mind as I type this out. As i came back into the house and "cooled down" and really voiced my anger to God over the ignorance of other people, He took the chance to convict my heart. Isn't that just like our Father? He lets you vent and then gives you perspective.

So, my lesson for this afternoon, God tells me "that it's okay to feel angry if it's something that HE would've been angry over." I got the hint that i was more angry than I should have been, especially knowing that if she heard what i said, even to myself, I would've ruined any chances of showing the heart of Jesus should I ever meet her again.

So, I'm not perfect - my response was anger and I could have responded in a different way.

Thanks for reading my confession. Please pray for me. :)