I wish someone had whispered in my ear...
... that afternoon in August when we were all sitting outside, and as the sun set behind the trees, a faint wind stirred, causing me to rub my arm and get a chill as I lounged in the shade.
I wish someone had said, "THIS IS YOUR FALL. ENJOY IT NOW."
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... that afternoon when I opened the garage door and walked out. I wish I had heard a whisper before I almost dropped my baby out of fright. I wish I had heard a warning before I started having frantic irrational thoughts about death.
I wish my dear hubby had said, "Honey? I hung up my waders. No need to be alarmed when you go in the garage."
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... that morning after I scarfed down my healthy breakfast of 2 bananas and then dared to step on the scale.
I wish someone had whispered, "It doesn't matter what you eat, you are still going to gain 3 pounds. You should have gone for the pancakes and sausage."
What about you? Is there anything you wish someone would have whispered to you?
I just wanted to say that this post is HILARIOUS! You really bring it! :)
Posted by: Pineapple Princess | October 15, 2009 at 12:20 AM
This post cracked me up. I would have screamed if I found that in my garage. The picture even gives me chills. and yes I am wondering where fall went too! But there is still time for it to turn around right? you never know what the weather is going to do here in the midwest. it might change??? right???? right??? :)
Posted by: Sonya | October 15, 2009 at 12:42 AM
Those hanging waders would have done me in!
I wish someone would have whispered, or rather screamed, don't waste your years comparing yourself to others...discover the YOU that God created you to be.
Posted by: Jamie @ Six Bricks High | October 15, 2009 at 12:59 AM
Great post!
-I wish someone would have whispered to me to witness harder to an unsave friend that won't talk to me anymore because we reconcilled with John's family, and that I would have talked more to her about bitterness/anger (her heart is so full of those things).
-I wish someone would have whispered to me to not wear my crocs on my slippery deck this week, my back still hurts.
Have a great day!
Posted by: Jenny | October 15, 2009 at 06:37 AM
Jamie, I love this!
Posted by: Jenny | October 15, 2009 at 06:44 AM
Someone should have whispered to you "It doesn't matter what you eat, because you were still made in HIS image and are beautiful no matter what the scale says. So eat the bananas AND the pancake and sausage!"
I wish someone had whispered to me "Michelle, quit eating those cookies because you know you're going to get sick if you don't stop." or "Be a stay at home mom so you can raise your own kids."
Be blessed today,
Michelle
Posted by: Michelle | October 15, 2009 at 06:59 AM
Love it! I would have almost dropped the baby too....that's a frightening sight for sure! Yes, what ever happened to Fall?
I wish somebody would have told me there wasn't enough time in the day....wait they did...it was me and everybody I know!
Hope you have a great day!
You're the best! The best BFF!
God Bless!
Tina
Posted by: Tina Fisher | October 15, 2009 at 08:05 AM
YOu are too funny. Yes, that would have scared me too. Yikes. Also, we have not had a fall either. Such a bummer. Trying to find a non-rainy day to head to the pumpkin patch.
Posted by: He & Me + 3 | October 15, 2009 at 08:29 AM
Funny!
I wish someone had whispered to me "Go get your son." The day he sat on my grandparent (in-laws) front porch and told my husbands aunt (who really doesn't like me) that while I was pregnant with Hope he did all the house work, fixed all the food, took care of Becca and only got a break when Daddy came home from work. And it was because I was too tired and laying in bed all day. Maybe I shouldn't have prayed for a humble hearat that day. :)
Posted by: Bethany | October 15, 2009 at 09:10 AM
i wish someone would have whispered to me when i got into nursing school "be prepared to be humbled." i was not prepared.
Posted by: olivia | October 15, 2009 at 09:37 AM
Laughed so hard when I read about your husband's waders. So funny!
Thanks for the good laugh!
I can't think of an I wish moment...
I will get back. I'm sure there's lots, had a long night!
Posted by: Christina | October 15, 2009 at 10:00 AM
If I had seen what you saw (without a whisper!), I would have barfed up the bananas and whatever else was around!!! Yikes.
I won't even get started with the scales. We do NOT have a working relationship.
Lucy
Posted by: Helen | October 15, 2009 at 11:26 AM
Oh my goodness!! That is hilarious!!
Posted by: Liz | October 15, 2009 at 11:32 AM
Seriously? The waders would have done me in. Hilarious NOW...but I'd have screamed so loud the neighbors would call 911.
GREAT post!
Posted by: missy | October 15, 2009 at 11:42 AM
I wish someone had whispered "get a MAID" about 2 years ago. :)
Posted by: BigMamaCass | October 15, 2009 at 12:05 PM
Well said Jamie!!! I second that emotion! ;)
Posted by: Amanda Rettke | October 15, 2009 at 12:35 PM
Oh my goodness, that photo of the waders... wow.
I love how you write and ask questions or start sentences and let the photo answer/finish them. That's such a fantasic style!!
Posted by: InspiredDreamer | October 15, 2009 at 12:36 PM
Oh me oh my! Those waders are too funny!
My hubby used to own a motorbike (long before we were married). In the winter he had a full piece onesie type thing (I don't know how to explain this in American terms, forgive me if it sounds too weird!) that was heavily padded. It was full length, long arms, all the way up to a hoodie. He got home from work one evening and quickly hung it up on the back of his door in his bedroom. TOTALLY forgot about it. When he went to bed that night, he said his legs buckled underneath him as he closed the door.
Wish I had been a fly on the wall.
Posted by: liesl | October 15, 2009 at 03:20 PM
Oh my goodness--totally laughing at that post! I would have freaked if I had walked into the garage and saw that-crazy! You are a hoot!
I wish someone had whispered in my ear the other day that my little one was going to fall and bust her chin--so I could have caught her of course. Poor thing and all of that happened right after she had just missed a week of school from being sick.
I wish someone would whisper calming words in my ears every time I am flustered with the wee ones, as to not lose my temper with them.
I wish...oh this could go on and on.
Posted by: Jill Tracy | October 15, 2009 at 05:25 PM
This is totally, hilariously funny. My wish? That I had come across your blog sooner! What a great spot to visit.. will be back!!
Posted by: september | October 15, 2009 at 05:32 PM
I wish that someone had told me years ago not to listen to naysayers. Because I still find myself doing it!!!!!
Posted by: carma | October 15, 2009 at 05:51 PM
I need to rephrase that make the "told" "whispered"
Posted by: carma | October 15, 2009 at 05:52 PM
the waders are priceless! i love it! that is so funny! and amanda, you are such an encouragement to me. thank you! i rarely feel like a warrior, but i so want to be one. thanks!
Posted by: gianna | October 15, 2009 at 10:28 PM
Aaaaaa! Those waders are hilarious! I can feel my heart skipping a beat! The weather here has been nothing but rainy too...but we may seem some sun in a few days! {I wish someone would've reminded me that my meeting on Monday was at 8:15 and not 8:30...no wonder I got some funny looks for being about 20 minutes late...oops! as if Monday's aren't bad enough!} Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Carrie @ MartinManor | October 15, 2009 at 11:51 PM
Really wish someone would whisper to me...'you can quit that job you hate!'
Posted by: Jessica @ How Sweet It Is | October 16, 2009 at 11:12 AM
are you speaking to your husband yet??? Too funny, Amanda. And if you find autumn, can ya send it a bit more up north, too?
Posted by: LindaSue | October 16, 2009 at 04:11 PM
I loved these--so funny!!! I have one, but I'm not sure we really *know* each other well enough to share this personal bit of info...so I'm delving in, hoping you laugh!
*I wish someone would have whispered to me that if you happen to be given a night at a nice hotel for your anniversary and you happen to (ah-hem) two.times...you might end up with twins! Twin boys that is...wouldn't trade them for the world!
Was that too personal??? ;)
Posted by: Londa | October 16, 2009 at 05:38 PM
lol That is too funny!!! lol Thanks for sharing! :)
Posted by: Amanda Rettke | October 16, 2009 at 05:50 PM
That is hysterical!
Posted by: Michelle M. | October 16, 2009 at 11:05 PM
Love this post!! I wish someone had whispered (or SCREAMED) into my ear as an older teenager that I needed Jesus more than any boy or man and that only HE could fill my heart (and body) and maybe I wouldn't have made the mistakes and stupid choices I made.
Posted by: Christy | October 17, 2009 at 07:30 PM
Loving the waders!! I am wishing that someone would (everyday) remind me to keep my patience with my kids because they're only little for such a short time.
Posted by: Gardner Momma | October 22, 2009 at 10:09 PM