Halleluiah Anyhow!

What I would like to be doing right now.......

What I am doing? Working. But I found a little space of time to pray, and ask for special grace for today.

 I didn't want to get up early, I wanted to stay home. I was craving a couple extra hours sleep. Last night I lost a big chunk of my tooth and also a big chuck of the bonus I just got......I watched it sprout wings and fly away. I called to get sympathy from my Mom and she laughed when I told her. But that is why I love her. She always looks at the bright side, "At least you have the money to pay for it," she said, "and a dentist you like." Okay Mom.....you are right.

I am thankful that I do have the money.....and the tooth (or what is left of it) does not hurt. It would be a very long weekend if it did. Then I went down to use the ATM and it was broke, so I had to get a co-worker to cover me so I could run to the bank. I was irritated at that.....but then I prayed, "Thank you God, that I have a job where I have the freedom to do this."

Halleluiah anyhow!

As I crossed the parking lot to the car, a bit peeved because I was having issues at work that needed dealing with. I heard the birds singing......I also heard my Mom's voice saying, "Lori, the birds are singing for you." She knows I love birds. Then I got emotional......I know that someday I won't be able to hear her voice. I will have to wait for Heaven.....I wanted to cry.

I got my money, and I figured that since I was out, and that it was a beautiful day, and the sun was shining......and all my co-workers are at work just like me and would also rather be home. I bought three dozen Krispy Kremes to take back. Because I have been fortunate to have been taught, to have learned along the way that if you do something for others, you will be blessed.

So I do feel better now. Everyone loved the donuts. I still have the work issues to deal with, but I have a job. And many people who love me.

And my tooth that needs fixing doesn't hurt.

And in light of eternity, all these things that I call problems are really small.

There is much to be thankful for.......

For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. 2 Corinthians 4:17

God is good and He is still on the throne!

Halleluiah anyhow....