You know those lists of blessings that I post about once a week?
Now that I think about it, it should be time for another one soon. Maybe I’ll add it at the end of this. 
This is why I write them down…
Often, when those lists are compiled, I’m not having a great day. It’s my way of looking beyond the things that don’t necessarily make me smile to see the beauty and love surrounding me. A way to choose that JOY that I so desperately desire in each day. A way to find the small things that truly make up the big moments in life.
If I were making a list today, I would probably sit for quite awhile and think about the week. It’s been up and down, definitely…but taking that time to reflect makes me thankful.
One of Maelie’s favorites lately is Veggie Tales, and she almost daily requests the episode, Madame Blueberry. It’s a lesson in thankfulness, and while I’m getting sick of the story…the message is something that’s good for anyone to hear.
Things don’t make us happy and money doesn’t buy a fulfilled life. It’s all about being content with what God has given and choosing JOY in all things.
As Maelie watched that episode tonight before she went to bed, I felt myself tearing up at the end (I know, I know…over an animated movie. Golly, Mel.) when Madame Blueberry says that she finally figured out what she wants…A happy heart.
Because a thankful heart IS a happy heart.
As I think through life and marriage and Maelie…that’s my prayer for us. That we will learn to be thankful no matter what He gives…and that thankfulness will produce JOY in all circumstances.That we’ll have happy hearts and be able to soak in the many blessings that surround us.
God is so GOOD. Even if things in life are hard, we never have to look far to see the goodness He’s showered down.
Here are a few for today.
A spur-of-the-moment date with my hubby and daughter tonight…one where she sat still in a restaurant, colored on her kiddie menu, ate her dinner, and didn’t cry or fuss. We had a really good time together.
Afternoon naps.
Friends that make me smile.
Cookies (or just a cookIE) for breakfast.
A random day to wear my combat boots again.
Cute, little-girl clothes from a rummage sale.
Reading new books and being amazed at how much my girl is soaking up.
Being reminded of God’s perfect plan again today.
Weekends and summer and hopefully some warmer temps on the way!
Polka dots and stripes and flowers.
Hugs. I love hugs.
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