There was a time in my life when i was able to get my nails and toes done every 2 weeks. It was glorious! Although i failed to recognize how indulgent it was at the time and how lucky i was to be able to do this very special treat for myself and my nails this often.
I have long known that most people either have time or they have money. Most people want both but rarely get it.
I had both for awhile although my days were packed, i still recognize today that truly I had time AND money to do pretty much whatever I wanted, except fly first class or go on lavish vacations. I mean in the down to earth sort of way; eating out when i wanted, buying a new purse or pair of shoes when i wanted, having my car washed, not watching a grocery budget. I was by no means wealthy.
However, those days are gone. My daughter was born 3 years ago and if you know anything abount infants and toddlers you know that they demand and require most of your time and attention. The money doesn't flow like it used to either. We are just in a season of life that requires us to budget and sacrifice, which we are not really skilled or practiced in doing.
I am not at all ungrateful, or having a pity party. I am simply being observant.
Why is it that we can only see what we had when its gone? Isn't that strange? I have prided myself on my ability to really enjoy and cherish the moments in life, even the mundane that most people take for granted. Especially those involving my son. Having your child for only 15 days each month really helps you to have perspective on things; parenting, discipline, relationships, priorities, being purposeful.
Although my days are different now, compared to what they used to be. i only hope that my memory of them will sustain me until i can do them again.
Care to join me for a mani/pedi and a long lunch in, say, 2018?
2 comments:
Reading your blog was as if I had written it myself. I can relate in so many ways to what you're saying. Like the old cliche goes, "hind-sight is always 20/20." Sometimes looking back I regret that I didn't appreciate my blessings while I had them. I was challenged recently to graph my life along with it's highs and lows. It ended up being quite the emotional exercise, but I also noticed that my "lows" in terms of how I thought things should be working out for my life were coincidently the "highs" in regards to my personal walk with Christ. In that respect hind-sight can be pretty comforting if we can see that the Lord is simply stretching and molding (and if needed - breaking) us to be more like Him. Be encouraged and lets make it a date in 2018. :)~Joi
I am humbled by your response...thank you for taking the time to write it. and thank you for sharing your thoughts.
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