Today I don't care that the kids are fighting. I am pretending I am deaf. Today I don't care that the house is a mess. I took out my contacts. Today I don't care that the laundry is multiplying. I shut the closet door. Today I don't care that the dishes are all dirty. I used paper instead. Today I don't care that the leaves need raking. I closed the blinds.
Today I care that I have two healthy children with healthy lungs. Today I care that I have a home to keep me safe and warm. Today I care that I have clothing that fits and is comfortable. Today I care that I have food to eat. Today I care that the Lord created such a beautiful earth.
I didn't mean to be so positive today. It just kind of happened. I was getting a little overwhelmed with the challenges of day to day life, so I decided to get my frustrations out on paper. After listing all the things that were bothering me, I noticed that those are all the things that are most important to me. So it was time to stop wallowing and start enjoying. I am grateful for life's annoyances because they remind me of how blessed I am.
2 comments:
Kylee---you are so right! Great post, sometimes we have to actually sit back and realize WHAT we have in front of us.
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have a good day!
Thanks, in the face of comercialism and comparing that seems to be rampant around Christmas time that is exactly what we need. To be grounded in what is truly important is the best present in the world.
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