So, this is totally random but I was thinking last night about what it would be like to live in a painting. We have a lovely picture hanging in our living room that would be a beautiful place to really see. It is a sunset behind a babbling brook surrounded by trees and plants. I wonder things like, what would it smell like? Is the water warm or cold? Are there a lot of animals or is it simply quiet? It seems like that painting is so peaceful, maybe that is why I like to look at it all the time. When can I truly experience that peace in my life? What kinds of things are keeping me from knowing that calm reassurance that can be seen in the serene water?
I have been getting to spend time with my brother, his wife, and her family this weekend and it has been super relaxing! I don't even mind doing the dishes and housework when I get home because I know it makes my husband happy. I have caught myself lately taking so many things for granted and having no way of truly showing my gratitude for them. One being my loving husband, Nick is truly the greatest man that God could have put in my life and I'm so glad that I married him. Another is the dance studio that I was blessed to learn in when I was younger. Alwins was a studio run by a strong Christian woman who was a wonderful influence on me and helped me to remember to keep trying even if you fall down. I miss that place! The last thing that I should always be more grateful for are my parents and my brothers. I was given that family as a gift and I can't that for granted. My parents are such wonderful people and I'm blessed to have had them raise me to be the woman I am now. My brothers, who married wonderful women by the way, have loved me through all of my quirks and support me constantly. Thank you, thank you to my sweetheart Nick, for my support and being there for me always, thank you to Alwins, a place of learning that has blessed me and blesses me even now, and to my amazing family, for being so loving even when I've been hard to love.
I hope that people who read this will get a glimpse of the wonderful life I've been blessed enough to lead and will remember all of the blessings that they themselves have been given by our Heavenly Father. Thanks for reading!
