Thanks to Micaela....

I forgot to share this...

I really enjoyed this approach of not merely blaming your family dysfunction for why you're screwed up but instead saying, "I'm inherently sinful. So are the people closest to me in my life. And this inherent sinfulness has been passed down to me. Here are the effects..."

At the admin retreat during one of the sessions Micaela mentioned about her dad and crying....I responded with, "Oh $*&^#*(!!!!, That is me with my kids."

While Kelly and I were going through the questions a theme for me that kept coming up was - Put your head down, work hard, don't complain, don't cry about your circumstances, basically don't engage your emotions until all the work is done!  While all is true and I believe every word..... I can see how I got that from my Mom and I am currently passing that down to my kids in not a healthy way.  I also had a glimpse of the docks and how I approach the staff during the summer.  

"Do your work!  We will talk later when all the work is done."  I still agree with that statement and attitude, but I have been convicted on the part about talking when all the work is done.  I am usually too tired to listen or not available.  I am sorry if I have ever treated you like this. =)