Sometimes I catch myself thinking: "Why can't I have a nicer couch? Why can't I have wood floors? Why can't I have straight walls, or amazing carpet, or beautiful curtains, or, or, or...
Then I catch myself! I mentally reach around, grab my collar, and give myself a real good shake! What in the world am I thinking?!?!
I have a wonderful husband! He works soo hard so that I can stay home and take care of our son, and so that he can afford to pastor. He loves me so much and spoils me like no other! He does without so that we can raise our son with all the care and attention he needs, and so that I can end the day without being thoroughly exhausted.
He's getting ready to start big project with a couple of friends. Not because he has time, but because he he doesn't want to become lazy, and he wants to contribute to the church.
Joe David, I love you so much, and am sooo proud of you!
He is an amazing Daddy to our darling little man.
I have a super-duper little boy! He is so sweet! (and only occasionally throws some gigantic fits! :) ...and no, this particular picture is not of a temper tantrum, just a cute little pout)
I love this smile! ;)
I'm a bit biased, but this child is just so stinkin' cute. Before long I'm going to have to quit saying that. I wouldn't want a proud little boy!!
How could I think about the things I 'don't have'? All of the sudden I'm so grateful for that I have that super long couch. It doubles well as a nice comfortable bed if the house has an extra visitor, and our occasional foster kids can't hurt it when they come and jump on it. (before I can catch them and remind them that jumping on furniture is not acceptable) The walls sure look better when I hang that picture. The carpet is brown, and really that goes nicely with most things! ...it could be orange, and, and, and, and....!
I am so blessed!
Thank you Lord for the most important things in life: Jesus Christ, love, family and blessings beyond compare!
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I have been where you are, Martha, and God is at work in my life to give me a contented heart. He is so good to me!
I quite regularly give myself those shakes :) I'm not hard to please (I can say that Timothy would back that up!), but sometimes - especially when I'm home ALL day, EVERY day, looking at the same "four walls" with sick kids, etc. - I can totally find several things that need attention. :) But, God has abundantly provided - even a lot of my wants! And...we've learned that a LOT can be done with paint and a little elbow grease. ;)
Thank you ladies for the encouragement! It's good to know that I'm not the only one who struggles with this! Holly, I've been thinking strongly about the paint part! (Elbow grease alone isn't getting me very far! :) For too long, I have very much lacked the courage to try something new! But I think I've finally settled on what I want for at least a couple of the rooms, so It can't hurt to try!
Hey Martha, I really enjoyed your post! I know what you're talking about....When really God has been so good!! And it seems so easy to get "side track"..... As far as painting goes...It's amazing what some putty and a couple coats of paint can do. We moved into an older tailer and I painted the whole inside. It totaly transformed it. One thing that's cool about it is, if it doesn't work, its not perminant. :) The guy at the paint shop told me to always go a shade lighter than what you think....I've found that to generaly be true.:)
If I lived closer, I'd come help you paint. :D (I'm sure my 5 kids would love to help, too. haha)
Don't be discouraged with yourself. You're only human. We all have those days.
((((hugs))))
By the way, your little man is very adorable!
You all are so sweet! I'm very seriously planning to paint, but my courage is a bit 'wavery' still! Thanks all for your thoughts, advice, tips, and encouragement! It's always nice to know you aren't alone!
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