Well, I'll admit I didn't start the day in the best of moods... I had a hard time falling asleep last night and didn't manage to until after midnight (though I had lain there for over an hour trying to -- which is incredibly frustrating to me). And then, of course, the munchkin gets up around 7, so I was up with her. She got ready to go down for her morning nap, so I put her in her crib and then climbed into bed myself -- I needed a nap too!
But then my husband (who has a cold) got up and blew his nose. Which made the toddler think she was missing out on some good times. So she started fussing to get up. So I went back in and snuggled her for a bit until she was willing to go back down. Then I went and slept. Until 11:30 (thankfully, my sweetie got up with the munchkin after her nap).
But then I felt rushed trying to get everything and everyone ready for church: lunch, diaper bag packed, toddler changed (trust me, this is a feat), me changed, teeth brushed, contacts in, husband encouraged. So I was kind of grumpy. All the way to church. Thinking about how I'd rather stay at home and relax. And how I hoped there would be a good talk in Sacrament meeting that would be uplifting and inspirational for me on this grumpy day (yes, clearly I spent my morning thinking it's all about me...). In fact, though I didn't say this part out loud (I did voice my hope about an uplifting speaker and talk), I had in my mind who I felt usually gave great talks that uplifted and inspired me and helped me feel good feelings. And I hoped that, by some chance, he might be speaking today.
And then we got to church. And I saw him sitting in the row for the meeting's speakers. And I smiled -- and immediately was reminded that Heavenly Father does know me. He is aware of me. And He knows we have rough days where we just need a little pick-me-up. And He loves me. And so, I believe, He orchestrates such events to give us a little help when we need it.
And I left church feeling 100% better. The talk was awesome -- a talk about the ability to change and be better. I appreciated the parallels he drew between his life experiences and spiritual lessons we can learn from them. I think that's my favorite part of talks. Anyway, for me, this was just one of those tender mercies I believe Heavenly Father sends my way -- probably more than I notice them. And I was grateful today for that.
What are you grateful for today?
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