It says several times in the Bible that God is Good. That everything God looked at He said was GOOD. There are definitely days when I wonder how things are good. And even at the moment I have turmoil in my heart, which is not good.
But as I'm tucking my little baby (who's now just shy of 16 months) into bed, I can take some time to look at the tender loving moments that make my minutes, hours and days good!
*Watching my daughter, so proud of herself, as she dances with a huge smile on her face at her danceline recital today!
*Hearing my kiddos laugh at the silliest of things being said!
*Laughing at my A-man as he turns around and says with the cutest of giggles, "Shake your bootie!" Of course shaking the little toosh around while giggling!
*Watching the excitement in my oldest son's eyes as he's telling a story about how this prehistoric sea monster just ate a great white shark!
*Feeling the soft, warm, pudgy hand of my Peanut and she puts her little fingers in my mouth for comfort. (Drives me crazy sometimes, but will last for just a short time.)
*Seeing the remnants of a sweltering hot day on the noses and cheeks of my kiddos after a trip to DQ!
*Watching my Kailyn as she shows us how strong she is!! (I really need to upload a video of her doing that! It's absolutely adorable!)
*Sitting in my drive way with my bestie at 2:30 in the morning, chatting away, only to soon realize that we're watching the sun pop up over the horizon! Will cherish that moment forever.
*Feeling the caress of my husband's foot as we sit down for dinner.
*Viewing pictures of my night out with the ladies to the flashback of the century...NKOTB/BSB concert!!!
*Hearing my kids tell me they love me and "God bless you, too Mom!"
*Being proud of my 3 year old as he prayed for the first time at supper tonight. "God, thank you for this food. And thank you that my Dad can eat with us." After saying "Amen" he had the most proud smile on his face! He did it!
Life is full. There's just no other way to put it. But I was reminded again today of the story of the jar being filled with rocks. And it's so true. We can make the choice to let life get the best of us, or we can fill our lives with what's truly important, and then focus on those times that are GOOD, just the way God intended them to be.
