I've been in a funk lately. I teeter on the edge of crankiness and gratefulness. I could probably attribute this to some of our adoption process, but it's really a heart issue.
Here's a prime example: yesterday, I went shopping at a Super Walmart in Delaware. I never once got excited about not having to pay taxes on my purchases. I just never remembered it until talking to a friend who reminded me of this awesome fact. All I could think about while I was shopping was that I have a lot of work to do when I got home.
However, there was a point that changed my attitude yesterday during my Walmart outing. I was putting my bags in my car and saw that the buggy bin was at the end of the row from me. For a minute, I thought that I'd just do the horrible thing and shove it somewhere. But then the thought that I have 2 healthy, working legs popped in my head.
I turned to take my cart all the way down to the buggy bin and was just happy and grateful. It was a beautiful day and there was a light breeze. My thoughts drifted to the people in my life who don't have the regular, easy use of their legs. The simple fact of my being able to walk my cart to the buggy bin made me happy and grateful for good health.
So, I'm embarking on a journey. I'm going to try to find something that I'm genuinely grateful for every day. Whether it's a gift that God has given me, hanging out with my family and friends, or enjoying 1 of my 5 senses. There is so much to be grateful for, and I feel like I'm missing the boat. Lately, I've been going through my days looking for a break never taking time to enjoy myself in something. But tiny things can be celebrated too.
Don't worry, I'm not going to start one of those 365 every day projects on my blog. I'm pretty sure that's not something you'd really want to spend your precious time reading about. I don't know how people do those projects....I would forget!
Here's a prime example: yesterday, I went shopping at a Super Walmart in Delaware. I never once got excited about not having to pay taxes on my purchases. I just never remembered it until talking to a friend who reminded me of this awesome fact. All I could think about while I was shopping was that I have a lot of work to do when I got home.
However, there was a point that changed my attitude yesterday during my Walmart outing. I was putting my bags in my car and saw that the buggy bin was at the end of the row from me. For a minute, I thought that I'd just do the horrible thing and shove it somewhere. But then the thought that I have 2 healthy, working legs popped in my head.
I turned to take my cart all the way down to the buggy bin and was just happy and grateful. It was a beautiful day and there was a light breeze. My thoughts drifted to the people in my life who don't have the regular, easy use of their legs. The simple fact of my being able to walk my cart to the buggy bin made me happy and grateful for good health.
So, I'm embarking on a journey. I'm going to try to find something that I'm genuinely grateful for every day. Whether it's a gift that God has given me, hanging out with my family and friends, or enjoying 1 of my 5 senses. There is so much to be grateful for, and I feel like I'm missing the boat. Lately, I've been going through my days looking for a break never taking time to enjoy myself in something. But tiny things can be celebrated too.
Don't worry, I'm not going to start one of those 365 every day projects on my blog. I'm pretty sure that's not something you'd really want to spend your precious time reading about. I don't know how people do those projects....I would forget!
You'll still have those days even once you are a Mom to a happy healthy little one. I think it's just part of life! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm like you in that I just try to find something, ONE thing, that can be my changing point for the day. The girls and I have a saying, "It's never too late to start the day over."