Am I flexible enough?
I ask myself this question a lot.
I don’t mean flexible in the sense of being able to touch my toes (which
is not one of my strengths by the way).
I mean flexible in the sense of being able to take whatever life throws
at me with grace and courage. Can I
handle changes in my lifestyle or even changes in the day to day and still
smile and count my blessings?
I am blessed to be able to stay home with an adorable, healthy,
even-tempered, and joyful little boy (I should probably take some cues from
him).
I am blessed to be married to a God-loving man who enjoys
his work, supports his family, knows how to make me laugh, and gets home by 4:30
every day.
I am blessed to live near family who loves me, supports me,
and has been overwhelmingly willing to help me as I adjust to a new culture.
I am blessed to have loving family hundreds of miles away
who I can still talk to regularly over Skype and who prayerfully support me no
matter where in the world I am.
I am blessed to live in a new culture – to have
opportunities to explore and expand my horizons.
There are so many reasons I am blessed.
Proverbs 31:25-26 says “Strength and dignity are her
clothing, and she laughs at the time to come.
She opens her mouth with wisdom and the teaching of kindness is on her
tongue.”
I want to be that woman.
I want to always be ready to take on the days ahead with strength,
dignity, wisdom, and kindness - no matter what they hold.
Susan | October 9, 2011 at 2:02 PM
I think you have it figured out! Bloom where God plants you. Your family is beautiful. It's fun following your new adventure!