After having a rough day, let's be honest, a rough week. I struggled hard to find something to be thankful for. It took most of the day until all of a sudden it hit me. I had my children and 2 of the neighborhood kids running around and playing in my home. As I'm getting supper started, thinking of what my next blog would be about, and straightening up the kitchen, children are playing and laughing with each other. They're playing school, then a squeal of laughter from a child. I stopped and smiled to myself. I took a moment to exhale and just enjoyed the joyful sounds of the kiddos playing and running in and out of the back door. Watching Daisy, our dog, run back and forth playing with them too. Hearing them come to me and asking for a drink of water or milk, feeling little arms wrapped around my leg saying, "Thank you Ms. Stephanie," and watching God's gift to me in that moment reminded me I had so much to be thankful for. My children's friends feel safe and comfortable enough to come over and play. To ask me for a drink. To give me hugs and share their precious smiles with me.
To my children and the neighborhood kids that came over to play, thank you. Thank you for making me stop and notice the joy. Thank you for helping my day become so much better. I'm grateful for your kindness and joyfulness.
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