Fried Worms

Today, because it was such a beautiful (finally) SPRING day, I went for a walk. About every 10 or 15 steps, I noticed a worm, either dead and gone or heading that way. These poor worms...who are they kidding? They'll probably NEVER make it to the other side.

Sometimes, when I see a juicy, slimy, writhing one, I'll stop to see if there's any hope left. Is he frying already? Is there any chance? I may pick him up and toss him over in the grass, doing my best to preserve his life. He (or she) is probably thinking, "Great, lady! You just tossed me back to where I was! Now I have to start all over!!!!"

I found one close to my house, and decided to give it a whirl to the other side of the grass, way down deep close to the dirt.

I hope he (or she) makes it.

HOLLA!

Looking Back...

When we're in the thick of something, it is really easy to get discouraged.

"I have all of these bills to pay...what am I going to do?"
"I am going through a difficult situation. Will I ever get out of it?"
"I am struggling with a friend (or coworker or relative). When will this be over?"

Today, I went out for errands. I wore flip flops and shorts, and rolled my window half-way down to blare my music. Spring is coming. Winter is almost over. In the middle of winter, I think about how much I hate it, and how miserable it is. Then, when Spring comes, I look back and think, "Gee, that wasn't so bad."

If only we could look at all of our "winters" that way. Someday, we will look back and say, "I made it through that. I'm still standing. I guess it wasn't so bad after all."

SPRING IS COMING!!!!

HOLLA -

DO Something

I think we all know what a trap "free time" and "relaxation" are. They are only good for a short time, then the guilt, melodrama, and selfishness sneak in. I imagine "free" days laying on the couch, watching my favorite movies, taking a nap, etc. etc. Even though these are some of my FAVORITE things, they bring no more joy than getting up, being active, and accomplishing something does.

I personally feel that giving oneself (All one word? Two? I'm stumped...) the opportunity to sit and laze is dangerous. If you personally have trouble with this, consider the list. Almost every Sunday night, I write out my "to-do's" for the next day (since Monday is my day to get stuff done), so that in the morning, I am focused and ready to go. Without the list, I will waiver and wait, coming up with activities that suck up my time...and my brain function.

So, the point: Get up. Get moving. Get something DONE. You'll feel SO much better for having done so.

HOLLA -

p.s. Spring is COMING! Can you feel it???

p.p.s. - Please pray for my sister!!