When life pulls a switcheroo, and everything changes in the blink of an eye, for whatever reason, the little things become bigger...draw your attention more. Because in those moments, there is hope, something to cling to, something to see as positive to get you passed the moment's struggle.
Lately, we have been trying to make sure we are celebrating the little things more, making sure they don't slip by unnoticed. Because life is so very different right now. Every day, I am trying to catch my thoughts before they run away with me or cause me to bawl at the drop of a hat. To turn those thoughts to Christ and what He has done for me.
If I weren't trying so hard, I would be curled up in a ball on my bed, because this change hurts and feels in my face and like a chunk of me is missing. I miss the easy way it was before I spoke up, although if I am being very honest with myself, there were days scattered among the easy that were beyond hard, too, I just didn't allow myself to dwell on them. ANYWAYS...
In trying to celebrate the little things, today had some fun ones.
My best gal pal helped me to change my brake light so that I didn't have to pay the dealership $39 to change a light bulb. Because to me, that is beyond ridiculous!
I walked into a room today, and a male acquaintance literally did a double take...looked at me talking to another person, looked away as if he was going to keep on going, and then looked back, and even said outloud "girl, you are looking great today" or something like that. It was actually pretty humorous...and the most fun part about it, I didn't have a lick of make-up on and was in a t-shirt and jeans. Now that is a fun moment!
Another "little" thing, that at this point in time is actually a big thing. Ms. Banana got ready for school this morning AND in the car and into school without a major fit. Or clinging in a moment of separation anxiety...the recent changes brought on a whole new round of separation anxiety that causes her to cling to me so much that just hearing me dig the keys out of my purse causes her to cry out in a wobbly "where are you going, mommy".
And I was able to get the invitations made and mailed out today for the big leap of faith God asked of me, that will hopefully result in some much needed reconciliation in my family after the big blow up last year. I don't know if it will work or not, but He asked, and I am doing my best to do as He asked. I've learned the hard way that obedience in those cases is always the best idea. I really like this "little" thing that is a step towards a big thing.
What do you do to celebrate the little things? Do you help your kiddos to learn the importance of taking time to celebrate and acknowledge them? Have you noticed that celebrating them can change the mood you are in as it reminds you of blessings?
It's almost Thanksgiving time of year again...one of my favorites...and celebrating the little things also helps me to have a grateful attitude, which is one of the fastest pick-me-ups I know of.
