What is Lovely

There are things going on in my life right now that make me sad and upset. I don't know how to fix it or make it right. The more time and energy that I take in focusing on it, the more sad and upset I can become. My family notices my emotions as well.

So last night, I was working on my PTO stuff. I'm trying to get a whole lot of stuff done before the start of the year. I'm working hard and am focused. Of course, as I'm making progress, it's bed time for the twins. Ugh.  I don't want to stop my rhythm, but then I'm reminded that parenting is opportunities... and here waits an opportunity to love on my daughter. My daughter, beautiful one, who is looking at me with sad puppy dog eyes and wants me to come tuck her into bed and snuggle.  So I swoop her up and carry her off to her room.

As we were lying there snuggling she was just rambling on, like she normally does before bed. She said something. I wish I could recall exactly what it was. It however, triggered me to recall this bible verse:

And now, dear brothers and sisters, let me say one more thing as I close this letter. Fix your thoughts on what is true and honorable and right. Think about things that are pure and lovely and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. - Philippians 4:8 NLT

Just like that. Some of the sadness went away.  I was becoming focused on how blessed I am.  I have the three most wonderful children.  In every way do they fit into our family. They are family. They are us. I didn't do anything to deserve them or their love. I am blessed beyond measure.  I am blessed to have the husband I have. He supports me, cares for me, listens to me, and even puts up with me. I have a home with a yard. I'm fed every day (and sometimes that includes chocolate and Starbucks!) Things in my life may not be in perfect balance, but a lot of it is still good.  

Today, I want to think about things that are excellent.