The Gospel of Jesus Christ is an amazing thing. In the midst of trials there is still joy, hope, faith and comfort. I'm grateful for the perspective the gospel gives me.
Today I am grateful. This morning I woke up with my eyes a bit more open to all the blessings in my life. There are so many things that I usually consider annoyances or are easily frustrated by, but not today. Today my heart is full and I will try to linger a little longer in those small moments of joy, practice more patience and understanding and love a whole lot more.
I am grateful...
- that my kids are running around pulling all of their toys out because that means they are healthy and happy.
- that Abbie still wakes me up at night because it is one more opportunity I have to cuddle and love her.
- both of my children are independent and strong because I know their little Spirits are thriving.
- Caden asks me to tickle him every night because I know he still wants/needs his mom.
- for all the cleaning that needs to be done because we have a comfortable place to live and raise our family.
- it takes Caden so long to say his prayers because I know he is really thinking about what he wants to say to God.
- Scott spends so much time at school and doing homework because he loves what he is doing and he is good at it.
- Abbie consistently asks for something to eat and I have a fridge and pantry full of food to give her.
- for the slow internet connection because I am still able to access the comforting words of our church leaders with a few clicks.
- for being in charge of balancing our checkbook because we have enough money to take care of our needs.
- I am grateful for every ounce of my two little monkeys.
8 comments:
So, so true! I am so sad for your friends! How old was their son?
it is so sad to hear about the accident. I really grateful for your post Tara. Amen.
Thanks for the post tara. It was so sweet and maybe i shed a tear or two :) My dad said he just wants to lock all of us kids up in his house and never let us leave. :) Thanks for the prayers and well wishes, our family truely appreciates it. Its friends like you that make us all better people. xoxo
Wow!!! I am speechless! Beautiful!! I am going to read this post everyday to remind me of the beauty around me! xoxoxo. Who was the the son?
That really sucks. Hope the family is doing okay.
Havin a rough day being a mom. Thanks for the post. I just found out about the accident. I am so sad for them. I honestly can't even imagine and pray I never have to know.
It is amazing the blessing we all have. Your poor friend--I hope she and her family will be able to get through the their pain, it really seems so unfair when a child is taken home.
Thanks for the post. It was something that I needed. Somedays I forget about the little blessings that mean the most to me. I am so sad for the family and they are definitely are in our prayers.
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