Sometimes it is so easy for me to focus on the difficulties in life, and forget how much God has really blessed me. Last night I was so tired, and it was late, and Isaiah wasn't sleeping well, and my house wasn't as clean as I wanted it to be. I felt frustrated and overwhelmed. Christopher and I weren't communicating well. I said outloud, "why is life so hard?" And as I heard myself say that, I also felt a sense of shame wash over me. Of course life is hard, but the problems that I face are so small. I had just finished reading the book "Roots" and realizing the horrors that slaves had to face made me realize how thankful I am to be free, and to have my family with me. I also recently read, "Tortured for His Faith", and that also makes my woes seem insignificant in comparision. It doesn't mean that the little things can't be hard, but I think it is so important to keep things in perspective. I have so much to be thankful for. A loving husband, a beautiful, healthy baby, a close family, good friends, the knowledge and freedom to worship God, a house to live in with plenty of food, the chance to stay at home with my little boy, and the list goes on and on. I don't want to get bogged down in the little things, and forget all of the huge blessings. I pray that I do not forget these things.

We talked about this some at our Wed. night meeting. It has also been a blessing. I am thankful for the work that God is doing in bringing us together. I look forward to seeing what else He has in store.