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i read this really well said blog post this morning about being a mother. really good reminders, really simple, really beautiful.
and, since i was finding myself to be rather discontented this morning and grumbling… you know, things like my house is too small, i have no storage, my toddler is whining at a bad time right now {because i’m sure he picks just the right moment to really thin my patience!}, and my husband who is always seeming to want to sneak in a kiss or hug {for those who know me… i’m not a very touchy feely type of person} when i have things to do!!
…i thought it would be good to take this gal’s suggestion and for just 2 minutes write down everything that i could think of to be grateful for. so, here’s my 2 minute list of gratitudes:
- to hold my sleeping boy in my arms
- coffee
- sunny days
- the chance to look in the rearview mirror and see God’s weavings in my life
- 2nd chances
- a house to call our own
- music
- nap times
- the Word
- a man to call my own who loves me, flaws and all
- laughter & tears
- the chance to see His beautiful creation over and over in the last 6 weeks
ok, so i didn’t do so swell… but, i’m sure the more i practice this, the better i’ll get at it. and it’s the being grateful part that counts, right?
happy monday to each of you! hope you take a moment today too to stop and SEE God’s gifts in your life. it always helps to change my perspective. every time.
