Will be getting up in about five hours but feel compelled to blog. Crazy, Stupid, Ridiculous, Tiring, Determined are just a few words that come to mind. Had an old high school friend call me today. It was a lot of fun to catch up. Then, before she got off, she got emotional and told me that she was worried about her finances. At that moment, my mind starting racing of what I might say to comfort her. However, she continued to talk herself out of her state of mind by saying, "Every time I worry about my finances, I think about how you and your husband have five children to provide for." Once again, my mind started racing because we are in no way the model of a stress free financial family. We always get by though. She continued to talk herself out of her anxiety and feel better. I got four words in, "I Pray A LOT." Of course, there's more to it than that and if you were to talk to our kids they would say that we are poor, ha ha. However, we have minimal debt. I have to say though, that, sometimes, we can do all we can and still go through a certain trial for one reason or another. I don't always know why but, I see people go through extremely hard trials and still stay positive and hopeful. This is so inspiring to me. I couldn't help but be moved by my friend for talking herself out of her mood and ending on a gracious, cheerful note. Today was definitely a great day!
I think the clock is starting to grow a little louder now... good night!
4 comments:
Mindy, I enjoyed reading this. I can't pinpoint the sentence, but rather the whole post--the idea that simply by living your best you were able to give another person hope and encouragement, the idea that challenges are a reality, the idea that living those challenges with optimism is possible. Thank you for losing some sleep to write this.
Sounds like you are a good listener. Sometimes all someone needs is someone to listen to them.
Great post Min!!!!
I have had those trials too and they are so scary. You live on your faith and handing over those moments to Heavenly Father and asking humbly for relief are such "Miracle Grow" times. It always works out. I pay my tithing and believe in the windows of heaven. I'll never be wealthy in the eyes of the world but in my eyes I have it all. Kids who love me and a sweet husband who is faithful to me. The gospel and good friends. It just doesn't get any better than that.
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