Life is Beautiful. I was reflecting on this, this morning in my quiet time with Jesus. He has blessed us so much by surrounding us with so much beauty. Beauty in love. Beauty in children. Beauty in the ocean. Beauty in sadness. Beauty in growth. Its interesting how much beauty in life is the result of hard work, of grief and of pain.{delivering a baby - I mean, seriously?!?!}. It comes back to the idea of being refined in the fire I think. How coal brings about diamonds. So in these hard times, how do we remember to focus on the beauty that is being formed?
These thoughts all got me thinking about being Grateful.
A photographer I know (the amazing Hailey Bartholomew) was one of the first creators of the 365 grateful project. Several years ago she had a severe period of depression. She had two beautiful girls, a loving husband and an incredible photography business. But she just couldn't shake the depression. So she decided to take a photo of something she was grateful for, for 365 days. Her project not only lifted her out of depression, but added a richness to her life that she could never have discovered (see it here: http://365grateful.posterous.com/ & here: http://www.youcantbeserious.com.au/blog/ )
One day I would love to do this project, but I think for now I think I will post something I am grateful for whenever I blog. or write in my journal. or say something even in a conversation.
I am grateful for....
- good health
- a loving husband
- a God who treasures and cares for me, and knows what is ahead when I don't
- my passion for babies and mamas (because I know my calling & direction!!)
- caramel soy lattes (because I am sipping one right now!!!)
- friends & family who love me, for me.
- the opportunity to get an education, so I can help others
I am sooooo blessed!!!!
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