Joyful Expressions

Today my sister and her kids come home. The kids spend their weekends with their dad. My sister stays with "friends". We never know where she actually is. I dread every Sunday afternoon. Our house doubles in numbers and chaos ensues for the first few hours. This is especially hard when Sam is gone. I can feel my blood pressure go up immediately. This 'issue' is on the top of my prayer list. I pray for compassion for them and what moves WE need to make to get to the next place. How's that for "Joyful Expressions"? Did I mention that I am pessimistic by nature....another character flaw that I pray God will continue to work on with me!