Joy

We had a jam-packed weekend and a long day yesterday at our youngest child’s chemo appointment. Top it off with a migraine that lasted for almost three days, and it was nearly an unbearable trip riding in the car for eight hours.

I woke up not hurting this morning. YAY! I snuck into the living room (the kids are still snoozing) and opened the windows by the computer. It’s been quiet in the house except for the sound of the birds chirping and my fingers hitting the keyboard.

My day is already full of things to do and errands to run. But for now, I’m letting the kids sleep, and I’m listening to the birds. 

There’s something so calming about the early morning hours when the house is quiet, and all I can hear is the birds calling to each other all around our house. Spring is here, and I’m so grateful for the warming temperatures.

Do you feel that calmness this morning? The promise spring, new life, and sunshine? Maybe you can’t feel it yet because you woke up late getting the kids ready for school and it’s been a mad dash out the door. Maybe your work trip was canceled and all you can think about it how it’s thrown everything off this week. Perhaps you’re worried about bills, and missed work because you’ve had to take care of sick kiddos.

Or maybe, just maybe, you’ve made plans to be intentional today. You want to take a moment and just breathe. Your soul needs to find peace in this crazy day that’s guaranteed to turn into a crazy week. Maybe you’ve been following the #BeStill Tuesday blog for a couple weeks now, but you just don’t know how you can find the time. Perhaps you have the time set aside for only you, but now that it’s here, you can’t let yourself relax.

That was me this morning. I was thinking about my to-do list, and wondering how I could fit in a blog about rest.

Then I opened the windows. Then I heard the birds. [image error]

Sounds corny, I know. But have you ever stopped and listened to them before? I mean, really listened to them? They are not worried about anything. Their songs are not full of melancholy, but joy.

I hope you find some joy today. Whether it’s reading a book outside, going to the park and playing with your kids, writing a new chapter in your book, or creating something with your hands. Take a moment and find joy.

Take a moment and #BeStill.

Hugs,

Erin