by plannerchick ~ There is a blog that I keep up with pretty regularly and that often times ministers to me in some way. The other day I went to check it out and she had a new post called My Joyous Song, and it ministered to me so much. You can check out her song here. It's been a rough couple of days for me. Nothing specific to blame it on, maybe just more me having a pity party. Which I am not beating myself up over (shout out pastor) I am just recognizing and moving on! So I decided I would write my own joyous song. Things that make me happy, things that bring me joy in the every day. Feel free to read, or not, whatever, this one is for my own good today!
when things are rough for me there is nothing like snuggling my kids, holding my big boy close, or my tiny girl sleeping on my chest. the smell of fire in the air at this time of year. my scentsy warmer's burning some wonderful smell. a wonderful husband who comes in, see's I've had a bad day, and procedes to clean, take care of dinner and the kids, and forces me to relax. a husband who does all of that, but loves me enough to tell me like it is. shopping, I don't have to buy anything huge, but I'll admit I just love to shop! black friday - I cannot wait. thanksgiving with my family, good food, laughter, and usually beautiful weather. running a business with 3 of my best friends. planning events like our womens retreat (which I cannot wait for). the fact that God has been teaching me so much since I've had my little girl, without my standard version of how I "thought" He should show me being in place. long drives where I can flip through my memories like a photo album, I don't want to let go of those. watching video of my baby boy during his first year, I can't believe how big he's gotten. my oldest son, and the young man he is becoming, he to is and will be an overcomer, and I am so proud of him. the jokes and stories I have built with my friends, they are family and lifelong sisters. summers by the pool and winters around the kitchen table at Sassy's. listening to my big boy say his prayers at night, and stopping to pray 5 times during dinner, and listening to him repeat praise and worship songs in the car. the sound of rain on a comfy day at home. my house when it's clean, but even when it's not, a peaceful home is a big deal to me. seeing how much my kids adore each other. dressing my tiny girl and putting bows in her hair. girls night out. friends who call, email, or text just because they were thinking about me, and who went out of thier way to suprise me on my 30th birthday, I don't think they'll even know how much that meant. baking, painting, crafting, decorating, even though I'm not that good at it, I just enjoy doing them. the people in my life who just get me, who are always there for me, I am very lucky to have them. long walks on a beautiful day. my new Misty Edwards CD. finally having a minivan, and all of the space and comfort it provides us, it is such a blessing.
I could go on and on, point is I am blessed, and sometimes I just need to get over myself and look for the good things. So now let's hear your song!
