On my ride to work this a.m., I noticed a house with Christmas wreaths on the windows and pumpkins on the porch. What I REALLY wanted to do was go take the wreaths down and sling 'em in the river across the street. Then I thought, "Well, at LEAST they still have pumpkins out!" It didn't begrudge me nearly as much as my neighbors around the corner who not only have ALL of their Christmas decorations put up, but they have them LIT up, already! I'm not sure what my problem is...it just made me...sad.
Why must we rush ALL THE TIME?! I'm trying my best - and begging you, too - to S...L...O...W...down!!! Relax. Take a whiff. Whistle a tune. Enjoy the here and now before winding it up and putting it away for 365 days when it hasn't even happened yet!
On the other end of the spectrum, there are those whose motivation for early decor is completely rational. I know a sweet, sweet, blue-eyed, blonde-haired little girl who's mama said, "The Christmas trees are up much to the kids' delight...one even made it up before Halloween. I was proud, my husband thought it was silly. Kate just sat and stared at it. That being the reason for its early appearance." For those who are unaware, Kate has pediatric brain cancer and has a 5% chance of survival. Christmas tree up before Halloween? You better believe it. I'd be doing the same thing for my baby, if I had any question whether or not she would be around for next year's festivities. Let that sweet baby love those decorations. Enjoy it. S...L...O...W...down and take it all in. I'm thankful for Kate's parents, who aren't bound by a schedule or routine or calendar. And while I'm thinking of it - whisper a prayer for this family, will ya?
I'm thankful today for restoration. Specifically, I'm thankful for restored relationships. The restitution of something lost or taken away. A return of something to an unimpaired condition. I have a close friend who has been a rock for me throughout some very uncertain times. Along the way, choices were made, words were said, and feelings were hurt. All of you know exactly what I'm speaking of...we've all been there. This week, that relationship has been restored. Forgiveness. Healing. Love. I liked to believe that it wasn't affecting me much. Truthfully, it was a nagging hindrance, and I'm grateful for second chances. I feel like my shoulders have lost 50 lbs....now if only the rest of my body felt like it, I'd be in good shape! ;)
Last thankful for today - I'm thankful for you. Yep, you got it. YOU, specifically. For showing interest in my life and my happenings simpling by being a faithful reader. For investing time in me and my babies. For challenging me to be a stronger, better person. For reminding me that love and forgiveness always prevail. For stopping in the midst of your storms of life to cover me in prayer. For loving me...just the way I am. For having my back...and trusting me to have yours.
Until next week...be thankful.
Sarah
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