It has been a rough couple of weeks. Trying to look at the positive things lately has been hard. Every time I turn around I find out more bad news. In the hopes that looking at the positive in my life it will make me feel better. Or you can also say, I want to look at the 'sugar' in my life to make the lemonade taste as yummy as I have always remembered it.
Sugar (close to home):
I am blessed with a hard working husband. He loves me and wants to do everything for our family to make our dreams come true. I love the connection he has with the kids and the bond they share. I am blessed to spend eternity with him. I miss him when he is gone and love to him more than I can say!!!
I am blessed with four monkeys that make me laugh, cry and smile every day/hour. They are forgiving and love me regardless of my flaws and weaknesses. I am proud of their accomplishments and progress in school, home and church. I love them all!!!
The other day Otis fell asleep in my arms. I don't ever get to do this and I enjoyed every second he was in my arms. I wanted to kiss his soft little cheeks the entire time and nozzle up to him and breath in his yumminess.
I am really blessed to have a loving husband and four stinkers! Its hard to be upbeat when life is hard at times. My 'worries' change my attitude and its not fair to Dave or the kids. Its hard to change my attitude and just have fun and spend time doing the things I know I want and need to do. The kids have been watching too much TV, just so I can deal with the 'lemons' that have been sent my way.
I don't like to be a Debbie Downer, as I feel like I am usually a Happy Heidi (i just made that up, I have no idea if there's such a person :)) Talking through my 'lemons' always helps, but its not always the best solution to the problems.
Truth is, that I am extremely blessed and I need to remember to look at all the good in my life. It will make the 'lemons' into a delicious 'lemonade'. I am looking forward to the sweet lemonade life has to offer me and my family. I just need to be patient and count all the grains of 'sugar' i have been so richly blessed with.
