A record of the incessant and trivial chatter running through my head.
.jpg) “I wonder if I’ll ever be happy.” This was a sentiment thrown out to me today. . . and it has me thinking. . . You see, when the words met my ears everything inside me was screaming. . .it’s up to you!! But, I’ll admit, maybe I’m wrong. I wonder? Am I just naive? […]    .jpg) Running chatter is what happens when the thoughts are whirling, swirling, and endless. 1. It’s January. It’s “only” January. I uttered those words for the first time today, indicating that cabin fever is beginning to set in. I miss the vibrant green color of the grass and subtle pink of our roses. I long to […]
.jpg) Do you remember when you first learned to use scissors? I think I was in Preschool or Kindergarten. I remember a piece of clean white paper being placed at my table and being instructed to “fold the paper in half” and then to “fold it in half again and again” as many times as I […]
.jpg) It’s a special day, my Friends. Christmas has passed, New Year’s resolutions have gone by the wayside, stores are stocked with big red hearts filled with chocolates and conversation heart’s are shouting out messages of “Kiss Me!” “Hug Me!” and “Call Me!” I, however, am shouting out. . . “Wait! Hold the phone! What about […] |
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AMEN!
Can I just say that Chanelle is totally Sophia at bedtime. Your play by play had me laughing. They are so sweet.
I truly believe you can find happy in every single day; even the hardest of days. Life is what you make it. AND, I truly believe that those of us who have experienced pain in life, appreciate all that surrounds us more. Almost as if it opens our eyes a little more and teaches us to make our own happy. To not take anything, or any moment, for granted.
sometimes i need the reminder that i control me being happy. Sometimes its is easy to let outside things steal your sunshine. But I will find more!:) Thanks for the reminder ~tammy
I could not agree with you more, S. It's all about finding happiness in the small things, and appreciating when you get that elusive "big happy," too. You are better at this than 99 percent of all the folks I know. And you certainly inspire me, too!
Love you, friend.
So true girl. Love the way you write it out. Yes we can be happy even when things don't go our way or get messed up especially since GOD is the center of our lives. We can look at whatever is going on and find at least one thing that makes us happy. Love the ? was it dark in your tummy??? Glad you were home for bedtime:)
I'm reading this book right now that argues that some folks are more wired for happiness than others. Meaning their born-temperament might make it easier for them to be happy than for others…
I find that to be an interesting argument.
But I'm with you – happiness is a choice.
And my goal, sappy as it is, as a God-follower, is to be content in ALL circumstances.
YEARS ago after you had Charlie, we were at a restaurant with the girls and we were talking about how Chad was working a lot and you were busy and how this SEASON in your life was just that: a season.
That has stuck with me for YEARS. I look at these times in our lives as seasons… and I try to be content during them.
(Ok, sorry for the length of this comment.)
that was so beautiful, i am balling my eyes out reading it, because i have been asking myself the same questions lately. Thank you thank you thank you for being so honest.