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Have you ever felt worn-out, tired and totally invisible to your family?
You're not alone. At some time, all the mothers of the world have probably felt that way. I certainly have. Author Nicole Johnson has put it most eloquently . . .
Excerpt Reprinted by permission. The Invisible Woman, Nicole Johnson, 2005,
Thomas Nelson Inc., Nashville, Tennessee. All rights reserved. For more
information, check out the author's Web site at www.freshbrewedlife.com
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"It started to happen gradually…
One day I was walking my son Jake to school. I was holding his hand and we were about to cross the street when the crossing guard said to him, “Who is that with you, young fella?”
“Nobody,” he shrugged.
Nobody? The crossing guard and I laughed. My son is only five, but as we crossed the street I thought, oh my goodness, nobody?
I would walk into a room and no one would notice. I would say something to my family, like “Turn the TV down, please.” And nothing would happen. Nobody would get up, or even make a move for the remote. I would stand there for a minute, and then I would say again, a little louder, “Would someone turn the TV down?” Nothing.
Just the other night my husband and I were out to a party. We’d been there for about three hours and I was ready to leave. I noticed he was talking to a friend from work. So I walked over, and when there was a break in the conversation, I whispered, “I’m ready to go when you are.” He just kept right on talking.
That’s when I started putting all the pieces together. I don’t think he can see me. I don’t think anyone can see me.
I’m invisible.
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