Hi Girls!! So, I am sorry, but I have been a bad "blogger" this week...I have had the craziest week!! I bet you all have had hard weeks like this one before too. You know... like extra homework, lots of tests, more chores at home and your Mom or Dad seem to be pestering you to always do something else! That has been my week and I have really had to be resourceful! I have had to use what God gives me to get the job done everyday!
Speaking of that, my family and I are planning a vacation! We are so excited about taking a trip and all of us being together for a whole week...but, we are really having to rely on God for his help and guidance. You see, last year we took our vacation at the beach...Gulf Shores, Alabama. It was amazing, just beautiful. But the LONG drive was, let's just say.....AWFUL! We had four kids and me and Mr. Rob in a mini-van for 11 hours. It was the longest day! So this year I thought I had found the perfect solution...we would FLY!! Except for one problem....way too expensive! So instead of me pouting and fussing over having to drive all the way, pack snacks, stop for potty breaks and the ride would be even LONGER this tme...I decided that I needed to realize just how lucky we are to be even having a vacation! So many families right now are having a hard time making enough money just to feed their family and keep their homes...and here I was about to throw a fit over having to drive instead of fly! Have you ever tried to look at your situation from a different point of view? The next time you are throwing a fit over the Wii game you want and your mom won't buy you, or the fast-food stop you want to make instead of going home to eat, or a new outfit that you don't have the allowance for....think about all the kids that have so much less than you and I know that you will find the joy in your situation! God wants us to appreciate all that He provides for us and not be whiny about the things we don't have. So I am officially whine-free from now on!!
Our bible story last week was on the "Worker Ant verses the Slug" and we talked about taking the time to thank people in our lives that do "thank-less" jobs. Have you found the chance to thank someone this week? (I went out on Tuesday Morning...cold!...and thanked my garbage-woman!) And have you been a worker ant and kept doing your best even when no one is watching?
Wrap up super warm today and have some soup for dinner...or better yet, make soup for your family tonight! It would be very "worker ant" of you!!
Love and Hugs!
Mrs. Liz
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