Sometimes I just need an outlet. I apologize in advance…but today it’s gonna be the world wide web. This has been one of those weeks that just isn’t shaping up as planned. In fact it isn’t shaping up even close to what is planned. If my week was supposed to be a perfect triangle…this one is a rounder than a circle and has spikes coming out.
We all have them. I know we do. And sooo many people have it so much worse than me. But sometimes a week of a million small problems starts to weigh on one’s soul. Don’t you think?
We’ve had an ear infection, throwing fruit loops, items on backorder, broken down car, no sleep, coffee maker broken, burnt dinner, silly fighting, bad news kind of week. In fact, I hate to say it but much of 2011 has not been the “triangle” I had hoped for.
To be perfectly honest, when I got home tonight after my second NILMDTS session in two days, it became an eating unsweetened baker’s chocolate (the closest thing I could find to the real thing) and trying not to tear up kind of week. But when I sit back and look, I realize how lucky I am and how ridiculous I am to complain. So, instead of sulking and pouting and eating baker’s chocolate (seriously, Amy, what’s wrong with you?!) I choose to count my blessings.
- My family
- A roof over my head
- Plenty of food to eat
- Friends that would walk through fire for me
- Two cars that work (almost always)
- My husband’s job
- Skype and the way it keeps us connected to far away family
- Forgiveness–for myself and the ability to let go and forgive others
- New opportunities
- The amazing generosity of others
- My sisters
- Playing Mario Kart with Zeke
- The color purple (no, not the book)
- My mother-in-law’s hand made quilts (perfect for chilly evenings)
- Photography
- My new storage ottoman and the box it came in (for moments like below)
- The ability to read
- The ability to walk and run and work
- Fun new ideas
- The future
I’d sincerely love to hear your list of blessings as well. Please share.
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Cute pics!!! 🙂 I love you and hope I made your list as a “sister!” hehe Wish we could have gone out tonight we’ll do it another time!
Cute pics!!! 🙂 I love you and hope I made your list as a “sister!” hehe Wish we could have gone out tonight we’ll do it another time!
You most definitely made the “sister” list….I am blessed with 5 wonderful sisters!
Amy,
I can so relate to the million small problems weighing on the soul. When everything seems to be spinning out of control leaving behind one big mess after another I too have to remember all the little blessings in my life. I am blessed that I read this post! Thanks! 😉
Marisa
Thanks Marisa! You are so sweet. You have had a lot of big problems weighing on the soul I think. Hope everyone is feeling better. Blessings!