Mommy's thoughts

I don't have a picture to post tonight because I'm logged in on Ryan's work computer and all of our pictures are saved to our personal computer - I could switch computers with the touch (ok, two touches) of a button since they are networked together, but the personal computer has been acting up and I'm afraid to touch it. Ryan isn't home right now to fix anything if I mess it up...
So anyway, I decided to share something that has been on my mind today. I was talking with an old co-worker today whose wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer's this past year. They are in their mid-fifties, so this has been quite a shock to everyone. My co-worker and his wife are not Christians and yet his spirit today was one of great thankfulness because their situation could be so much worse than it is. I was humbled and convicted all at once because I have struggled a lot lately to be thankful and content with where the Lord has placed me right now. Being a stay-at-home mom is such a privilege and blessing and yet so many days I grumble about the house not being clean enough or the budget being out of whack or Addie whining or so many inconsequential things. The bigger picture is that there are so many hurting people around me who are lost and facing life without the hope of Christ and I need to be sharing His hope with them.
I was convicted today to "Rejoice in the Lord always" and to give Him thanks with a grateful heart. I am truly thankful for the hope I have in Christ Jesus and I pray that you share in that great hope. I am also thankful for the Lord's provision which allows me to be home with Addisyn and for His tender care in molding me into the image of His Son.
Please pray for Tom and Jenny and pray that God will provide opportunities for Ryan and I to be a blessing to them and to witness to them of Christ's love and salvation. Remember to thank the Lord today - you don't have to look long to find something to be thankful for!