Spent the weekend doing extended family stuff and losing a lot of personal time in the process. I have a project in particular at the house that I look forward to finishing. Mind you, not the project itself just the finished project gets me excited.
Then I wondered if I have that much excitement about my quiet time. Afterall I did lose the snooze game this morning and had to forfeit any quality time with God. As a result I'm in a crummy mood and I feel groggy and blah. Course, it's also Monday. Doesn't that go with the day?
So my goal this week is to get up 30 min earlier so I can give God undivided, "first fruits" of the day each day and prepare my heart and attitude for the days challenges.
Monday, September 17, 2007
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
gratefulness
it's important to be grateful. To not forget the little things that get you up, keep you going throughout the day.
Last night I had Disciple. I got out early (8:10 rather than 9pm due to the tiny size of my class) so I got to come home and help Ty put Haley down. Haley gets bigger and bigger physically while she's emotionally turning into her own person. And she's all about mommy right now (and I secretly LOVE IT).
She wanted mommy to read her a story, mommy to cover her with the blanket, mommy to say her prayers.
Haley helps me remember what's really important in life. Not that I forget, but so many times I forget the simple things.
For example, she remembers she wants chocolate milk before bed. Ahhh delicious choc milk. Life's simple pleasures. Not doing laundry, cleaning the kitchen. Just taking the moment to soak up the simple things. Haley helps keep me on track of what' s really important- and I appreciate her approach to life.
After all the pain of infertility, and the seemingly endless waiting before God brought this little bundle of joy to us- she is just that joy. She makes my life so much richer, more complete.
I can't forget all that God has done by sending Haley to us, especially on days when I feel God has forgotten our prayer for another little bundle. Yet while we wait, we have Haley to enjoy.
We are so blessed and I thank God.
If you have a child- don't overlook the little things. Them wanting you to play is so important becuase one day, not too long from today- they will want no part of you.
Last night I had Disciple. I got out early (8:10 rather than 9pm due to the tiny size of my class) so I got to come home and help Ty put Haley down. Haley gets bigger and bigger physically while she's emotionally turning into her own person. And she's all about mommy right now (and I secretly LOVE IT).
She wanted mommy to read her a story, mommy to cover her with the blanket, mommy to say her prayers.
Haley helps me remember what's really important in life. Not that I forget, but so many times I forget the simple things.
For example, she remembers she wants chocolate milk before bed. Ahhh delicious choc milk. Life's simple pleasures. Not doing laundry, cleaning the kitchen. Just taking the moment to soak up the simple things. Haley helps keep me on track of what' s really important- and I appreciate her approach to life.
After all the pain of infertility, and the seemingly endless waiting before God brought this little bundle of joy to us- she is just that joy. She makes my life so much richer, more complete.
I can't forget all that God has done by sending Haley to us, especially on days when I feel God has forgotten our prayer for another little bundle. Yet while we wait, we have Haley to enjoy.
We are so blessed and I thank God.
If you have a child- don't overlook the little things. Them wanting you to play is so important becuase one day, not too long from today- they will want no part of you.
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