Worst Day Ever

Today has to have been one of the worst days ever!!!

Today I was accused of doing and saying things I don't ever remember doing, or saying and even worse, can't ever see myself doing or saying anything like that.

I know I have several faults:

I try to do everything the best that I can - not a 100% perfectionist, but something like that
I speak directly, with sprinkles of fluffy words instead of the other way around
I over book myself with service for others as well as having my own responsibilities
I stay up too late
I don't get enough sleep
I am rushed and short on time which makes me multitask as much as possible
I sometime focus on getting the job done, and now the feelings of everyone involved
I believe everyone forgives and understands like I do, but I realize they don't
I forget to tell people things, etc.

Well, today I was repeatedly told a list of offenses that I had done to people I love.  I was in shock.
First, I was in shock that they were keeping a list
Second, I was in shock that they took offense to some of the claims against me
and Third I was shocked at some of the things they accused me of - being guilty of some, and not of others.

I love the counsel of Brigham Young, whom stated something to the effect that we should not take offense - even if it is intended.  Offense divides and breaks families apart.  He goes on, but you get the idea - we are at fault if we take offense, because 9 out of 10 times somebody didn't mean to offend the other person and therefore, doesn't even know that they have offended anyone.  Second, he says we shouldn't take offense even if it is intended, because knowing the offense can help us be a better person.  We chose if we are offended or not.  I make a concerted effort not to be offended by others.  I honestly believe MOST people have no intention on offending someone, especially a friend or family member.  I also believe we need to respect each other's differences.  Devon taught me that!

So they said a lot of things, I cried a lot!!!

Things that just didn't make any sense - still don't make any sense - seem to be