I just couldn't get out of the rainy day funk today. Its been raining and storming for two days now. So with walks, parks, and just being outside out of the question its easy to feel down and like the walls are closing in. So finally once I couldn't handle listening to "Sam and Cat" on my daughters laptop anymore.. (if you have never heard that show .. it is my older kid version of Caillou). I decided it was time for us to get out of the house..
So we spent the afternoon at the library and then went out for supper. Its pretty easy to social distance in a small town. Honestly ND was made for social distancing!
Once we got home my girls and I blasted music while we worked through the never ending pile of laundry together. In that moment, I reminded myself how blessed I am. I reminded myself to see the blessing in the mess. A pile of laundry reminds me that I have clothes and a family to take care of. A sink full of dishes reminds me I have food to eat and a family to feed. A messy house reminds me that we are living our life instead of watching it be lived. A pile of toys reminds me that my children still play and use their imagination. So in the midst of all the crazy.. I reminded myself to find the blessings that are all around.. even in a pile of laundry!
Dear Lord,
Please forgive me on days like today when I forget to be thankful for all that I have. Somedays its all so overwhelming.. the never ending laundry, dishes, cleaning, cooking.. that I forget how lucky I really am. Thank you Lord for the messes. It means my life and my heart are full. Please be with all those that are feeling overwhelmed today.. overwhelmed with the mess, overwhelmed with worry, just overwhelmed with it all. Please help them see their own blessing in the mess. In your name I pray, Amen
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