A Birthday
I've always loved my birthday on the Sabbath and I'm so glad my daughter got to see just what that was like today. The whole day was spent at church and letting people know that is was my oldest daughter's birthday. She beamed with joy when I shared with people that it was her birthday. She then got to share the special ways we celebrated: trip to the coast, special birthday dinner, and special gifts from Gma. Watching my little one enjoy her birthday was the highlight of my day. But there were many other blessings.
An Awareness
Unfortunately, I left my phone at home, so I was without online access all day. But it was actually a blessing in disguise. It afforded me the opportunity to be present and aware of what was happening around me. Case in point: I watched my girls and my friends kids play together at the park. Two of the kids sat and talked with me while I was watching them. If I had my phone, maybe I'd be too busy on it. Maybe I would've missed the chance to get to know them better. Maybe I would've missed the joy I felt watching the kids have fun together at the park. I had an awareness that I would not have had, had I had my phone.
A Conversation
After returning home after a long day at church, I had a very passionate conversation with the hubby. He is a logical, facts based person, so if I don't provide facts to support what I say, it can feel extremely frustrating. However, it is such a blessing, because it pushes me to clearly share what I know and admit what I don't know. It is refreshing to talk to someone who challenges my thinking. And unlike in times past, we now can have intense conversations without hard feelings. I also feel like if I can convince him of something, then I can convince the world. But, I'll take into consideration that relying too heavily on facts without intuitiveness can be a bad thing. You can miss the common sense nature of looking at something. I like my intuitive nature. But a mix of both tendencies is probably the best.
Overall, today was wonderful. The baby dedication was beautiful, the weather was perfect for playing outdoors, Littlest One napped sufficiently, great conversation with a couple moms about homeschooling, the purity of the Early Service, and so many other blessings. I am so blessed. I am so grateful.
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