THINGS I HOPE I AM NOT WRONG ABOUT...
1. That my children, once beyond their teens, (during which time opposition rather than agreement seems to be prevalent) will sooner or later see the wisdom of at least SOME of the things I've said (given that I think a lot and am not given to speaking 'off the top of my head') or done. I hope they will think kindly of me if for no other reason that that they recognise I was learning 'on the job' how to be a Christian mother.
2. That I never will have to arrange for 'respite care' for Victoria because her devoted siblings will never grow out of theri devotion to her peace and well-being.
3. that I will have lots of grandchildren - including lots of girls so I can make, from time to time, matching dresses and teach them how to do patchwork.
3. That I will, so long as I live be useful to my children and grandchildren and that I will stop short of making myself a nuisance, offering opinion and advice where it is not wanted.
4. That I will (though I can't imagine how it will be possible!) have the joy of not only meeting all my e-friends in heaven but also of having htem and all my 'real' friends together for a party in Heaven!
5. That I will honestly be able to number amongst my friends my daughters-in-law (whoever they may be....) and that nothing I am doing now with my sons will contribute towards their alienation from me. (along the lines "I wish your mother had...." or "I wish your mother hadn't....")
6. That God views me with kindness and grace and sometimes (maybe even OFTEN) smiles at my attempts to understand and to do what is RIGHT - because HE knows that that is all my heart's desire - for Jesus sake.