There is an amazing post I wanted to share that I read this morning. Although I am sure everyone in the blogosphere has read it. Here's a link in case you haven't. I read this, after following nienie before the accident, and then reading of progress over the last few months, and now watching her re-emerge today on her blog, and am overwhelmed with gratitude for my multitude of blessings.
Yesterday was a bad mommy day around here. My frustration of not enough time, too much clutter and toys not getting put away, and lots of whining combined with a splitting headache. Then I read the above mentioned post and realize how incredibly blessed I am every single day of my life. I have a fabulous husband. I have four great, healthy, and fun kids with amazing potential. I have my health. I am whole. I can take care of my family. I know who I am and what my potential is, and that I'm not living completely up to it. All I can do is go up! I can wake up each new day and do a little better.
So for the rest of the day, I'm not going to worry about the big zit on my chin, I'm going to help the kids clean up their toys instead of just nagging them about it, I'm going to hug them when the whining starts, and I'm going to go get a few more items to help a friend out with a very worthwhile project.
Friday, January 16, 2009
I am indeed blessed
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Andrea, you are an amazing mom! I hear Ron just rave about what a great wife and mother you are. We all have our bad days (mine was yesterday as well) but I do not doubt for a minute that you are a terrific mom
I agree it sure made me look at my life a little differently.
I am so impressed with your air fare deal!!! We have yet to do Disney world. Not even going to attempt it until they are ll teenagers! My crazyness has a cap:)
I share your feelings. We get so mired in our own trivialities that we need to be reminded that some one else's load may be heavier and that they can really help us move on when they share their burdens. After those profound words I need to tell you I am envious of your fine birthday gift.
Jan
What an incredible project. I am so impressed with this woman's desire to help someone else in need.
You are a good friend to help her get things together. I'm not sure that I can get anything sewn...but I'll be on the lookout for the other items myself. Maybe I can send them back to Utah with Rachelle when they come down for Brig's wedding.
Thanks for the pick-me-up. Always good to read about these awesome stories on the Sabbath...
Waaaaaaaah!!! Thanks for the good cry. I needed that today. A little perspective is good for the soul :).
Last night while I was at work, one of my bloggy friends dropped by an entire garbage bag full of blankets for my project. Seriously, people rock. It just warms me to the very center of my soul that so many people are willing to give their time to this. It means so much to me.
Thanks for the reality check...I need it!! I guess I'll quit moaning and groaning about my two houses....although I wish I only had one... :)
your brother wants you to take a pic of the "stress pimple"
No.
;)
I know what you mean--I have one above my lip. I think once you're old enough to have a child you shouldn't get zits anymore!
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