the waiting game

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We have been doing a lot of waiting this week...

and last week...and even the week before [you get the idea]. 

Sometimes life just does not go according to "the plan."

While I often find myself disappointed & sometimes even growing bitter

that plans don't unfold the way I expect or think they should,

I can look back on the past 30 years I have been blessed to live & 

remember many situations I did not anticipate going the way they did.

I find myself more thankful than not for the experiences I've had.

They shaped me into the woman I am today, and 

today's challenges refine me for who I will be in the future.

I remember good things that came from and because of waiting. 

I see how disappointments & failures 

led to increased patience, confidence and faith in years past.

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So, when I start feeling sorry for myself because life 

hands me some lemons and makes me jump through hoops,

I want to remember the somewhat cheesy lyrics of The Gaither Trio,

"think on the good things."

Because there are a lot of good things to think on:

We celebrate our 11th month of marriage tomorrow.

I have a full time job where I am supported by colleagues.

Our immediate family is relatively healthy.

I will celebrate a friend's growing family at her baby shower.

We have really supportive family & friends.

Our taxes are filed!

The sun is shining today & it feels like spring.

What are you grateful for this week?