Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008 - 10:12 a.m.

The Why of Irresponsibility

When I was a younger mother, another mother was bemoaning the fact that none of her bigger children had any plan for the future, marriage or job. She laid the blame to our shared theology; the Lord will come soon. Her kids were not wanting to get their feet wet in life's ocean if it were immediately going to run dry.

Oldest daughter's irresponsiblity may have some similar blame holders in our family's theology. Her dad has never been very responsible, money-wise, and as a missionary pastor, worked well under the plan that You would provide, and You always have. Planning is not 800's forte, anyway, and letting You carry the job has always suited him just fine. That works OK when one is on the right path. I wonder, tho, if 1d just considered that way of living to just be an acceptable grasshopper life. While 800 was willing to take what came financially, all of us were engaged in frugal living, and willing to go without when necessary. 1d just spends whatever she has till it is all gone, and then looks to those who love her to pick up the slack. Most of us have quit doing that bigtime. Unfortunately, we hate to see the little ones suffer, and they do. Most of us still pick up some slack in their lives, picking and choosing what we will engage in.

When 1d finds other people who care (for a while) they view us thru her eyes, a family who has deserted her. Unfortunately for them, the day comes when they get stung, too, and see why we who love her most, sometimes let her sit on her blisters. Boyfriend's mom may get paid back the loan, but she should not hold her breath. All of a sudden, we kdips are not as mean as we appeared.

And all the while, You are watching and helping us become more like Your Son.

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