I had to look back and make sure that I had mentioned that my adult child was smart. I am thankful that I did, because she is. She and I had a very long talk this morning about things. And of course like most disagreements what she and I are going through is because of poor communication and undefined expectations on everyone’s part. So when she comes home from the road. (Did I mention she travels A LOT?) We are going to sit down and actually write down the expectations. Everyone is going to come to the table with a list of expectations and probably grievances at this point. But you know what? I think that it is ok? I believe with out a doubt it will serve this family very well to just air it all out, write it down for reference because I can’t remember things like I used to and the other two people (Big E and the Little One) they have A.D.D. and believe me talking with them some times is like watching a feather in a tornado.

I bring this all up again because it was her idea! I am extremely happy that she was brave enough to say we need to talk about this. Some people hate confrontation so much they let things get much bigger than they need to be. And also because she had an answer to the problem which was to talk it out, to work out a “win, win” which I believe we will get to. Not without a few hiccups, but hey, we are trying! And third she called me to want to make things better and who could have ever predicted that?!?

Do you have a family member that you need to have a chat with so that you can do life better? With a little luck, some patience, prayer and a whole lot of love you can get it worked out, I know you can!