Being grateful is difficult when I don't get what I want... and it seems I want EVERYTHING. Today I didn't get what I wanted due to some unanticipated surgery earlier this week (appendicitis is unpredictable, it seems). I wanted to attend my oldest son's wedding in Florida tomorrow. I made the decision to stay home, thinking of my long term health, rather than my want. And I was disappointed, I was/am sad that I will not be in attendance.
The gratitude comes in their understanding, in their love of me no matter what, that I have relationships with my kids today that withstand these types of occurrences.
And I am available to help others today who may not have been able to do what they needed to do if I had not been available to lend a hand.
My life is blessed and when I slow down and take notice, I see those things I use to miss in my hurry to move on to the next thing.
The gratitude comes in their understanding, in their love of me no matter what, that I have relationships with my kids today that withstand these types of occurrences.
And I am available to help others today who may not have been able to do what they needed to do if I had not been available to lend a hand.
My life is blessed and when I slow down and take notice, I see those things I use to miss in my hurry to move on to the next thing.
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