Eyes for the Petunias

Oh, dear. What would life be without faith? Do you ever wonder?

Yes, I had a terrible, horrible, no good, tough and long week. Well, at least that’s how it started…

I was absolutely crushed by some news I received last Sunday. What do you do about something that you have no control over?
I wept for a whole day and was completely at the bottom for another one. Then, on the 3rd day I was finally able to let it rest in God’s hands and trust Him wholly with the outcome. So now I pray, pray…and just wait. The Lord is in control of all circumstances!

Meanwhile I’m learning to discover beauty and joy in the little things. Like these wonderful petunias I came across the other day in a parking lot.

It’s really the little things that matter! And having eyes for them can make all the difference.  

The only time I really got to enjoy my charming husband this week was during our early breakfast chats. He works 2 jobs and goes to school full-time.
I am so thankful for the little, but quality time I get to spend with him. I would not trade our conversations for anything! He inspires me and challenges me to be more. There’s no way I deserve any of it! But that’s what marriage is all about. It’s an unconditional covenant.
God knew exactly what kind of support system I would need long before I even knew what I was looking for in a guy. I’m truly blessed.  
  The kids were wonderful this week! They always are. Being around them makes this world so much better! Their hugs and kind words turned my rainy, gray thoughts into a colorful rainbow. So now? Happy thoughts!!!    
The Squarehead and I never eat out anymore. Not only that it’s out of our budget, but it’s kind of hard to find a good, healthy restaurant when you are a picky eater  Every time we eat out, I always try to look up the nutritional info online and decide ahead of time what I would get. Call me crazy, but I like to know what I fuel my body with. Plus, it saves me tons of calories!!!

Anyways, yesterday my wonderful parents-in-law wanted to spend the whole evening with us. I love having them around!! They knew I had a tough week, and needed to refuel. So, they took us to a place where I can make my own healthy choices. (I  love buffets because I can be in charge of my own plate!)
And as you can see, TS made his not-so-healthy choices as well. What can I say? He loves ice cream almost as much as he loves me.

I can’t tell you how good it felt to be able to sit down and enjoy a whole meal without having to rush anywhere.
This week all my meals (except Bfast) were on-the-go. Preparing your snacks the night before, and eating out of ziplock bags every day is not that fun. You can take my word for it.  

So, after my beautiful, juicy melons (I so loooove them!), the day could’ve really not been more perfect….or so I thought….. until we got to the movies!! Yaaay. The best possible way to zoom out of this world!!! 

We ended up watching the “Despicable me” one. Very cute! I laughed my head off. Steve Carell’s accent is hilarious.   

So yep, even though the week didn’t start out the best way, it’s turning out to be a really good one after all. I def. have all the reasons to rejoice: I’m loved!

Plus I figured it out: it’s just a matter of perspective.

So, today, ….and every day from now on I choose the petunias.    

And that’s the way the sugar-free cookie crumbles my friends. Be encouraged. You’re never alone in your circumstances! 

“…be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you…” Heb 13:5