When I first started blogging back in 2009 there was such a thing as Wordless Wednesday. THIS would be perfect, ha! But now that I am becoming more of a ‘professional’ blogger (hehe) i have learned that a minimum of 500 words per post is expected. Whew! Now y’all know me so that’s not really hard.
Ok, back to the post. This does say it all. Today is one of those days where I my faith has to pull me through because I truly can’t see the good in my current situation. I think it’s fair that most parents want the best for their child(ren)…
I should be stressing right now. I should be cleaning. I should be preparing food. I should be figuring out what I am going to wear. It should be such an exciting time for us. A final accomplishment of our 4th child.
But instead. I am trying to figure out what I am going to do while all the friends we have made through the years are watching their child take the next step toward their dreams. Receive that hard earned diploma. March in with that cap and gown on. Ha – little did i know that this picture would really only be a picture. It wouldn’t be a true reflection of how this year ended.
And then I look at this sweet little face and agree. So I get up, read my daily devotion. Put my cross necklace around my neck and get ready for the world as it is today.
And instead of going to a graduation, I will spend the evening with my best friend. My partner for life. Probably having a nice dinner or maybe doing nothing. Who knows.
It’s Memorial Day weekend so that means planting some flowers, grilling out, soaking in some rays and just be grateful for what I have. Because…..it could ALWAYS be worse. And IT IS WHAT IT IS.
Better yet, I must share my daily “Keep Calm and Trust God” for today. Very fitting –
“Be of good cheer, do not think of today’s failures, but of the success that may come tomorrow. You have set yourselves a difficult task but you will succeed if you persevere; and you will find joy in overcoming obstacles. Remember, no effort that we make to attain something better is ever wasted.” Helen Keller
And the reading was “Press On” –
There is a lot to be said for persistence. Things often seem to work out for those daring few who refuse to give up – who refuse to quit when things get rough. Whatever you are going through, whatever challenges are in your life, be encouraged, PRESS ON! Many times, it’s persistence that wins the day.
I won’t share the whole reading but definitely hit home today.
And there you have it. All my reasons to ‘need Jesus’ =)
And….again=) just in case you’re wondering. That is one our our 3 granddaughters reminding me that we all “need Jesus”. xoxo
