thankful

thankful...
at the end of this day I am so thankful for so many things...
i reflect back on what paths our lives have taken this year.
--a year of unemployment for my sweet husband--which has provided us opportunities we
never expected.
--ups and downs, uncertainty about where the path today will take us but
helping us rely more on our heavenly Father for strength and guidance.
--both sons beginning to find their ways.
--and so thankful for the eyes
               to see how God has provided for us,
               to see and feel what others less fortunate than us are feeling and
               to experience just a moment of what others lives are like on a daily basis,
               to see God as the one constant in our lives and trust in His plan everyday!
Thankful!

The Eyes have it...

As a little girl, people always commented on my dark brown eyes. I would just grin and go about my way....growing up, I was blessed with great eyesight and really took it for granted. Now at 50 years old...I can't go anywhere without my glasses or contacts and the world is not as clear as it used to be. The phrase, looking at the world through rose colored glasses, was always an interesting phrase for me, because I guess I always thought the best of everyone. My expectations were frequently unmet because of thinking everyone would always do their best, try their hardest in an effort never to disappoint anyone. I never wanted to disappoint anyone. I still don't want to disappoint anyone but I do. So, for the next 50 years, I want to look at life with expectancy and not expectations. Meri Robin's Eyes have seen many things and will still keep seeing but I will look to Him first for all of my direction!