Hey friends! Hope everyone has had a wonderful week. We’ve been off this week, and enjoying our time together… but y’all! Thursday, I had a terrible day. I mean it was absolutely terrible. It all started Wednesday night, but then it trickled into my Thursday.
When we’re home, I always help with the kids programs at our church on Wednesday nights. I love getting to volunteer and help with the little ones! This particular Wednesday night the kids were eating pizza before we started. Cooper was eating his in little bite sized pieces, and well, before I even knew it, he was throwing every bit of it back up.. so I changed his clothes and cleaned him up and didn’t think much else about it.
The next morning, we were getting ready to leave the house, and Cooper had eaten breakfast, was dressed and ready to go. I was doing a few last minute things before I looked at Cooper who was drinking out of his green sippy cup. I thought to myself, “I didn’t give him a green sippy cup this morning. I gave him a blue one. What in the world?” It took me a second to realize, (just as he was throwing up the sour milk) that he had somehow gotten his cup of milk that I accidentally left out the night before. So there I was, feeling like the worst mom ever, cleaning him up, and dressing him again.
Once we were in the car I kept saying to myself, “It’s okay. Things like this happen. Don’t let this ruin your day.” Little did I know that my day was just going to keep getting worse and worse. I’ll spare you the details, but let’s just say it involved lots of mess, and lots of frustration all day long.
All day long, I kept trying to laugh everything off, but at the end of the day I’d had enough. I accidentally spilled milk, and yep. I was crying over it. It was a tough day. *Please tell me I’m not the only one who has these moments.* But after I pulled myself together, the Lord spoke to my heart and said, “Choose joy.” I’ve had that topic on my mind for a little while now, but I had no idea that I was going to really need to keep that in my heart this particular day. A little while later, I was sitting on the couch with Cooper in my lap, finally asleep. My husband walked in the door, and I was reminded of everything I have.
My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;
James 1:2
During my awful day, it was easy to lose sight of all the reasons I have to be joyful. It was easier to complain about my silly situation, than to remember it could be much worse. God showed me that even though it’s a bad day, it’s not a bad life. Sometimes God just tests us to see how we react in situations. I know that I fail A LOT! But I’m thankful that He’s teaching me how to be patient.
Choosing joy isn’t easy, but if we remember to react with a joyful heart instead of with a complaining attitude, it will make life so much better! You’ll be able to continue on with a smile, knowing that the tough day will pass. When you choose joy, you’re choosing to let Jesus shine through you. Another thing to think about is the fact that joy is contagious! If you’re feeling a little down, but choose to spread joy, it will more than likely affect the people around you. On the other hand, if you react with a bad attitude, then that will affect the people around you in a negative way.
Even if you’re having a terrible day, a terrible month, or even a terrible year – just try to remember this quote.
Life isn’t about what happens to you, it’s about how you respond to what happens to you. -Katherine Wolf
Thank you all so much for reading! If you will, please remember Coopy boy in your prayers. He’s sick, and having a rough time with it. We’re getting all the cuddles in that we possibly can, but it’s so hard to see him not feeling well. We appreciate the prayers!
Until next time,
Mykaela
Mykaela Blue 