The Little Things

Vitamins for breakfast this morning.  And, I do feel better this evening.

When I logged into my email tonight I had a message from a seminary friend.  He sent a copy of his church's latest newsletter with an article about my project.  Very cool!  I needed this encouragement today.

On the other end of the spectrum, I talked to my mom who is very concerned about my health and just wants me to start eating again.  After reassuring her that I am keeping my eye on my health, she didn't sound very soothed.

But I was serious in saying that I will continue to watch out for my own health.  Although I know I can lean on God, I also know that He has given me a brain with the expectation that I will use it to behave reasonably.    We can't just throw caution to the wind...even when following God's call.

With all of that said, I don't see any reason to stop now (other than to satisfy my own desires).  And I'm too stubborn to give in to just my spoiled stomach.

Tonight I had the pleasure of spending a few hours keeping an eye on my friends' 8-month old boy.  I always enjoy watching his pleasure with the simple things--giggles, kisses, stairs, walking (holding my hands), Fruit Loops, and (for the first time) cheese puffs.  Such a great reminder of how quickly time goes by.  Weren't my own kids that size just a couple years ago?

Make an effort tomorrow to live each moment and cherish the little things.