Well, it has been a rough couple of days - so I decided to go for an Ugly Beautiful Blessings list today. Each of these things seem yucky at the time...but If I dig deep enough I can find some beauty in them.
1834. Ugly - Cole cutting off almost all of Avonlea's hair
Beautiful -
Avonlea is just beautiful in general
She didn't lose an eye, or even get a cut
I got to see a friend I hadn't seen in a while (my hairdresser)
I heard lots of encouraging and funny hair & scissor stories
1835. Ugly - A very sore foot for more than a week
Beautiful -
My mom being here to help
My pain is temporary - I still have two feet and will soon be able to walk, run, skip & jump.
I told Matt I wanted to get out of the house because my foot hurt too bad to work around the house, and we ended up visiting grammy, seeing good friends, and enjoying a meal at moodys (which was ironic since I was feeling pretty moody)
1836. Ugly - Getting overwhelmed with my constantly messy living room & kitchen
Beautiful -
Deciding to move all the toys into the bedroom
Matt building loft bed!!!
My mom helping move an art table & supplies in their room
The great feeling I have when I pick up the living room and/or kitchen now - I know it will stay that way for longer than 5 minutes :)
1837. Ugly - Teal puked all over our couch
Beautiful -
It inspired me to take off all our couch cushions (we have 3 couches) and give them a much needed washing
1838. Ugly - Blake and Cole have been arguing more than usual
Beautiful -
I came up with a fun proactive game to work on it...they loved it. And, it seems to be making a difference.
1839. Ugly - My kindle fire broke
Beautiful -
Matt bought me the newer version for a late Christmas/Valentines/Early birthday present...and I LOVE IT!
1840. Ugly - Getting a bit overwhelmed with all our stuff
Beautiful -
Finally deciding to start de-cluttering
1841. Ugly - My sin
Beautiful -
God's grace
God's love
God's forgiveness
Imperfect progress
Salvation
1842. Ugly - My children's sin
Beautiful -
The opportunity to teach them about their need for a Savior
Their interest in learning more about Him
Learning more about my need for a Savior as I grow as a parent & a person
1843. Ugly - How little time I have to blog (which I thoroughly enjoy)
Beautiful -
The people & things that keep me so busy ...
Matt - Avonlea, Blake, Cole & Teal
Time in the word & prayer (though that is definitely limited too)
A wonderful home
A fun business
Wonderful friends
Cooking (and having the food and supplies to do so)
Cleaning (and everything I own/have been given that needs cleaning)
1844. Ugly - Whatever you are struggling with today
Beautiful - I don't know, you tell me :)
1834. Ugly - Cole cutting off almost all of Avonlea's hair
Beautiful -
Avonlea is just beautiful in general
She didn't lose an eye, or even get a cut
I got to see a friend I hadn't seen in a while (my hairdresser)
I heard lots of encouraging and funny hair & scissor stories
1835. Ugly - A very sore foot for more than a week
Beautiful -
My mom being here to help
My pain is temporary - I still have two feet and will soon be able to walk, run, skip & jump.
I told Matt I wanted to get out of the house because my foot hurt too bad to work around the house, and we ended up visiting grammy, seeing good friends, and enjoying a meal at moodys (which was ironic since I was feeling pretty moody)
1836. Ugly - Getting overwhelmed with my constantly messy living room & kitchen
Beautiful -
Deciding to move all the toys into the bedroom
Matt building loft bed!!!
My mom helping move an art table & supplies in their room
The great feeling I have when I pick up the living room and/or kitchen now - I know it will stay that way for longer than 5 minutes :)
1837. Ugly - Teal puked all over our couch
Beautiful -
It inspired me to take off all our couch cushions (we have 3 couches) and give them a much needed washing
1838. Ugly - Blake and Cole have been arguing more than usual
Beautiful -
I came up with a fun proactive game to work on it...they loved it. And, it seems to be making a difference.
1839. Ugly - My kindle fire broke
Beautiful -
Matt bought me the newer version for a late Christmas/Valentines/Early birthday present...and I LOVE IT!
1840. Ugly - Getting a bit overwhelmed with all our stuff
Beautiful -
Finally deciding to start de-cluttering
1841. Ugly - My sin
Beautiful -
God's grace
God's love
God's forgiveness
Imperfect progress
Salvation
1842. Ugly - My children's sin
Beautiful -
The opportunity to teach them about their need for a Savior
Their interest in learning more about Him
Learning more about my need for a Savior as I grow as a parent & a person
1843. Ugly - How little time I have to blog (which I thoroughly enjoy)
Beautiful -
The people & things that keep me so busy ...
Matt - Avonlea, Blake, Cole & Teal
Time in the word & prayer (though that is definitely limited too)
A wonderful home
A fun business
Wonderful friends
Cooking (and having the food and supplies to do so)
Cleaning (and everything I own/have been given that needs cleaning)
1844. Ugly - Whatever you are struggling with today
Beautiful - I don't know, you tell me :)
Ugly - the unpolished look of this post
ReplyDeleteBeautiful - the ability to blog, friends that will look past it, God working on my perfectionism :) :):)