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Renewing relationships: truth isn't always pretty.(Spiritual BALANCE)
- Article from:
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Vibrant Life
- Article date:
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May 1, 2008
- Author:
- Downer, Phil; Downer, Susy; Walker, Ken
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I had just walked in the front door after several emotionally draining days on the road and was looking forward to a weekend of relaxation. "Phil," my wife greeted me casually, "how ya doin'?"
"Great," I smiled. "First weekend we've had off in a while."
What was that funny look in Susy's eyes? "I'd really like you to paint our bedroom," she announced.
Paint the bedroom? You've got to be out of your mind! I stood silently as this request sunk in. "So, I'm supposed to paint your bedroom, huh?" I asked coldly.
"It's our bedroom," she frowned.
Fortunately, we resolved the situation without touching off World War III. But that ...