Recently, an elderly relative unexpectedly move in with my family. Initially, I thought him living with us was for him. After all, he requires a lot of our time, attention and care. However, I am starting to realize that God interrupted our life, not so much for him, but for us.
Now that we have a guest with limited mobility, we spend a lot more time at home. The one thing we miss the most is going out to eat at restaurants. It was one of our favorite things to do as a family.
This weekend, we all pouted about not being able to go anywhere. When our guest and I were alone, he said something that made me think.
I know y’all like to eat out and I want to go. I just want to be able to hold a spoon by myself, so people don’t laugh at me. When I can do that, I’ll go.
His words hit me hard. I know he struggles with holding a spoon, fork, etc., but never did I think how that would make him feel to struggle in public. Something as simple as holding a spoon or fork, we don’t think twice about. We just do it. However, what if we couldn’t.
I encourage you today to stop and thank God, for those simple things you can do. Those things that are so second nature, that you never saw them as a blessing.
Things like holding your own spoon, bathing yourself, dressing yourself, holding your baby or grandchild, putting on your shoes, combing your hair, holding a pen, signing your name, etc. Those things may mean nothing to you, but I promise you they mean the world to those who can’t.
I feel so blessed today! Remember, count your blessings, not your problems!
Have a blessed day!
~Keishawna
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Thank you for this post….Im going to continue counting! Be blessed
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Thank you! I’m going to continue as well. Have a beautiful day!
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Oh man, this tugged at my heart. I feel like we so easily forget that even the smallest thing we have is positive is more than someone else has. God is always good.
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Your comment reminds of a quote that says, Someone is grateful for the blessings you take for granted! You’re so right. God is always good to us. Thanks for stopping by. Have a beautiful day!
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I was reminded earlier today how much I take for granted… health, running water, electricity, etc. I’m so thankful and undeserving of God’s provision in my life.
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You are so right! We are blessed beyond measure. God is so good to us. It’s my prayer that I become more mindful of the simple things He’s blessed me with. Thanks for stopping by. Have a beautiful day!
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Absolutely!! We do take such small things for granted. Some days I just thank God for letting my brain to remember to breathe. I don’t do it, it just happens automatically. Thank you for helping us to remember to not take the small things for granted 🙂
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Remembering to breathe- that’s another good one that’s often overlooked. Thanks for stopping by. Have a blessed day!
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