You know the day might be starting out sort of strange when you wake up to a text message informing you that one of your former clients is on trial for murder of an innocent individual.....and as much as I know that there is no excuse for murder, somehow my heart breaks for both the victim and the perpetrator. As I read some of the details of what had become of this client throughout the last few months upon her transition back to her home state, I couldn't help but become saddened especially when I remember how hopeful she'd been about her future....
Further news headings only left me more saddened by what's going on in the world as I read about the continued devastation in Japan, especially with the impeding snow in some areas, the continued lack of water, and now the horribleness of melt downs and explosions with the nuclear reactors.
In a family conversation this last weekend, my sister shared how someone pointed out during her recent trip to Africa that truly we in the USA are all rich compared to most Africans....this is something that the hub and I discussed further throughout this last week.....
Thus the events brought to my attention at the start of today only left me further thinking about how much so many of us have and how much so many of us take for granted....and it's left me wanting to complain and worry less....and to attempt to appreciate that which we do have even more....
--So today I enjoyed picking up and vacuuming my home, because at least I have a wonderful new rental to call home....
--I enjoyed an afternoon visit with my cousin and got in touch with several others who I need and want to see now that we've pretty well settled.....and felt fortunate for the individuals who I have in my life already....
--I picked up part of the backyard and started to think about the garden...and I didn't even mind the moments when the rain came down on me.....because at least I know that my rain is clean (for the most part) and that I am so fortunate to have this yard for my dogs to roam and the space to plant and garden....
--I enjoyed running an errand with the hub, I put in a call to my Granny, and I felt overjoyed when the cat that we thought had gone missing....hopped over the fence and into our home.....as I know that my routine is something that is so frequently taken for granted....
So while the morning may have started out somewhat depressing, sometimes those moments are the ones we need to kick us in the butt in appreciation of what we have, to do more to help others that we can assist, and to pray even harder for all those situations of which we have absolutely no power over....
May each of you appreciate the gifts of your todays, extend a hand to those that you can, and send some positive energy or a prayer toward a better society and world should your heart so desire......here's to you and yours!
Further news headings only left me more saddened by what's going on in the world as I read about the continued devastation in Japan, especially with the impeding snow in some areas, the continued lack of water, and now the horribleness of melt downs and explosions with the nuclear reactors.
In a family conversation this last weekend, my sister shared how someone pointed out during her recent trip to Africa that truly we in the USA are all rich compared to most Africans....this is something that the hub and I discussed further throughout this last week.....
Thus the events brought to my attention at the start of today only left me further thinking about how much so many of us have and how much so many of us take for granted....and it's left me wanting to complain and worry less....and to attempt to appreciate that which we do have even more....
--So today I enjoyed picking up and vacuuming my home, because at least I have a wonderful new rental to call home....
--I enjoyed an afternoon visit with my cousin and got in touch with several others who I need and want to see now that we've pretty well settled.....and felt fortunate for the individuals who I have in my life already....
--I picked up part of the backyard and started to think about the garden...and I didn't even mind the moments when the rain came down on me.....because at least I know that my rain is clean (for the most part) and that I am so fortunate to have this yard for my dogs to roam and the space to plant and garden....
--I enjoyed running an errand with the hub, I put in a call to my Granny, and I felt overjoyed when the cat that we thought had gone missing....hopped over the fence and into our home.....as I know that my routine is something that is so frequently taken for granted....
So while the morning may have started out somewhat depressing, sometimes those moments are the ones we need to kick us in the butt in appreciation of what we have, to do more to help others that we can assist, and to pray even harder for all those situations of which we have absolutely no power over....
May each of you appreciate the gifts of your todays, extend a hand to those that you can, and send some positive energy or a prayer toward a better society and world should your heart so desire......here's to you and yours!
4 comments:
excellent post here! you have put into words things that i, too, have been feeling over the past couple weeks. so much devastation. it's hard not to get down and depressed when we look around at everything happening in the world. wars in the middle east. natural disasters. the taking of a life. thanks for reminding me to be more thankful instead of worrying so much! praying for THE WORLD!!
Yes, we have to be thankful for all the many blessings we have right now, especially with everything going on all over the world. It is so sad to see the devastation in Japan, and the very real possibility of it getting much worse. It is nice to see how it has inspired you to look at what you value in your own life. And I have to say I am really excited to see what you decide to plant, and how you plan to keep those cute animals out of it!!
That is so awful about your former client. Wow...it's difficult when something hits so close to home like that.
You're right though about remembering how blessed we are. Along with the tragedy in Japan, we had another horrible accident happen about 30 minutes from here that really made me sick to my stomach. A beautiful 24 year old girl and her baby boy were hit head on in a collision, she passed immediately while her baby was in ICU for several days before passing. Man, you can be driving home from your parents and in the next split second be gone forever. Makes one really realize how petty the drama we worry about truly can be. No matter what, life IS a blessing.
Gratitude attitude!
Heather---well I can cheat a lil about the animals cause there is a narrow waist high raised bed. If we decide to garden this one section of the yard, then I'm gonna have to fence it off for sure....Roxi was already laying wrapped around the rhubarb bush while we were out there picking up! ;)
Deir---Gratitude attitude, just might be your next acronym catch phrase--like PMA! :)
Heidi--I hear ya. It can get rather depressing---nice to hear so many other sort of thinking the same thoughts!! Keep praying :)
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