Our family has been through many ups & downs that have brought more gray hairs to my head but every one of them is earned. No, I don't love every one of those gray hairs but it is a life lesson or moment that needed to be experienced. I know that I have many more that are coming my way.
Recently, my step-daugher, son-in-law, & grandson have moved in with us. This is a temporary situation that has 8 of us (sometimes 9) living in a 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bathroom home. It's an adjustment for us all because we already had our own routines & comforts so now we are having to readjust those. Yes, this brings a lot of stress but it's those times like yesterday evening, when it brings smiles, laughter, & family togetherness. Those are the times that I will always treasure.
Every life has it's trials & tribulations. I in no means believe that mine is the worst nor do I believe that it is the best. It is the life that God gave me to live. There are moments of humor, sadness, anger, grief, & joy. It is how we handle these situations that bring us through them. I am trying my best to handle them with God at the head of them, love in my heart, & humor.
So, the next time the kids are rowdy & driving me nuts, I will try to look to the heavens & ask God (for the hundredth time) "What did I do to deserve this?" LOL! God knows what we can handle & what we cannot. He never gives us more than He knows we can handle with His help. So, please, face your day with God at the head, love in your heart, & humor in mind. Maybe that will help all of us keep from having a few more gray hairs.
May God bless you & be at your side.
