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Complaining

What do I complain about most? I’m sure complaints cross my lips, but I don’t pay attention to them. I’m not a complainer. People who complain are negative, sad, grumpy, and irritating people to be around. That’s not me. See that smile in the photo? That’s who I am. If I complain, I complain to God in the quiet of my apartment, then I put my smile on my face and go about my day, completely forgetting what I complained to Him about. I knew He would take care of my problem, whatever it was or is.

Do you complain? Let me know in the comments. Thanks for reading. The image belongs to me.

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I am a Born-Again Christian, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and author. I enjoy swimming, playing canasta, and writing.
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4 responses to “Complaining”

  1. Erwinism Avatar
    Erwinism

    Hi dearest Valerie,
    That is so well put. “If I complain, I complain to God in the quiet of my apartment, then I put my smile on my face and go about my day.” As it should be I think. This may be short, but it’s surely packed with a very insightful lesson. Have a beautiful Wisconsin day.
    Your friend,
    Erwin

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      Valerie Writes

      Thank you. It’s always beautiful in Wisconsin. I smile a lot especially when it snows. This deep freeze we had in the past two weeks didn’t wipe the smile from my face and I didn’t complain. I just stayed inside because it was the right thing to do, and kept right on smiling. No complaints here.

      Have a wonderful and blessed day too in Canada, I think British Columbia. Correct me if I’m wrong.

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    Charli Renee

    Your Pic, I love it. I’m grinning ear to ear with you. I am like you, for sure. My oldest daughter, though, tells me that she wishes that I would let her complain more rather than always trying to show her the silver lining. I am trying to be better at letting her have her space to vent, to allow her feelings to be hers without trying to fix. It is such a challenge!! I, like you, am intentional not to home in too much on the what’s wrong.

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      Valerie Writes

      Good for you. Keep smiling and give your daughter her right to be herself.

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