Apr. 3, 2007 - Contentment at it's finest...
This morning I woke up and got ready to take my daily walk. When I put on my iPod, I discovered that the battery was dead! Oh, how could I walk without my music??
I got on the road and began my walk and began to spend some quiet time with the Lord. I prayed for various things but I became very thankful for where I was at this part of my journey. How blessed I am to be able to take walks, have a wonderful area to raise my kids etc.
For those of you that know me in real life, you know that I struggle with being content. I love the idea of moving anywhere other than Florida, I want, I want, I want... Today I was just thankful for where God planted me. What a concept.
Today I have just revelled in my kids. We planted some things in the garden (if you could call it that) and the kids just had a blast. I caught myself getting frustrated when the kids weren't digging in the right place but I took a step back and just let them do whatever. What would it really hurt? So they had so much fun including when they watered everything BUT the plants! I was content.
We came back inside and I promptly threw them in the shower. The sounds of their giggles (screams too) resounded through the walls of our house. What a blessing the sounds of laughter are to the ears of a mom.
My husband is a wonderful provider and friend to both myself and our kids. It isn't uncommon to see him on the floor with the kids playing a board game. He even took them out for a 3 hour bike ride the other day! I am blessed.
So, I say all of that to say this... I love where I am for this point of my life. I am sure there will be other chapters in the Jackson story but I think I will linger in this one. Being content is such a joy.
Comments
Apr. 19, 2007 - Lovely
Posted by babean
The simple things in life are always the best aren't they? Being content with our family and filled with peace and thanksgiving gives a whole new attitude with our family that is noticed by EVERYone in our family! I hope that today was just as wonderful as that day!
