Blonde Conversation

I am not a big fan of cell-phones. I hate those things. They are so aggravating, life-interrupting at times, dangerous too (seeing so many with that thing grown to their ear while driving). But they sure come in handy every now and than. And I was grateful to be able to use April's the other day. Although listening to one part of a conversation can give a totally warped perspective on things, especially only hearing my part, haha.

Last Friday both April and little Casey had a doctor's appointment. Little Casey had been running a slight fever for several days and April was developing a very tight relationship with the bathroom, due to a beginning bladder-infection. She called and asked if I wanted to come over and help out some and accompany her and little critter to the doctor. Sure, I'd love to! So, she picked me up early that morning.

Kc was having a load of work and once he buries himself into it, he gets so pre-occupied, he totally forgets to see to his own food- and water-intake. Knowing that, I usually make sure to keep him "fueled and tanked up". Since both appointments were middle of the afternoon, I anticipated I might be back no sooner then supper-time and made a note to self, to remind him.

While we were waiting for April to be called in, we updated Kc and I thought I would check on him while having him on the phone. Now picture this: A waiting room (downtown), at a doctor's office (!), hearing only my end of the conversation:

Me: "Hey Honey, how are you?"
Kc: "I am doing fine. Still very busy with work."

Me: "Did you eat?"
Kc: "Yep, got myself some sandwiches for lunch".

Me: " Oh good. Did you drink?"
As soon as that question was posed, both April and Kc started laughing and it occurred to me how odd that must have sounded.
Kc (laughing): "I got a cup coffee."

Me: (half laughing, half embarrassed) "Ehh... I mean, did you take some Crystal?"
(What I meant by that was the Crystal Light Orange drink, but Crystal is also used to refer to a certain type of drug!)

Kc was in a stitch and I thought April was gonna fall of her chair, laughing. And to make things worse I realize how it sounds and say:
" Oh gosh.... that sounds horrible!"

A good thing, there was only a handful of people in the waiting room and April and I were sitting all the way in the back, so hopefully no one heard it, haha. But we sure got a good laugh out of it!

And yes, little buddy was fine, nothing to worry about and both he and April are doing well. Thank You, Lord.

Sometimes words do not clearly convey what we mean and may give a false impression. We may even be judged by others by what is heard and/or assumed, without them having full knowledge or understanding of the matter.
Even in prayer, sometimes it's difficult to find the words I would like to say and at times I can not even find the words at all. At those times it's so comforting to know that God understands and knows in full. Even in that He provided for us! :-)

Romans 8:26
Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.