Choosing joy — the my computer just crashed and my house is a disaster version

by chuckofish

I had almost finished my post when Firefox crashed. This isn’t the first time that’s happened to me. C’est la vie.

We are just about to start week six of the kitchen renovation, and there’s no end in sight. My house looks like squatters live in it, but never mind. Even as I grouse, I am acutely aware that I am blessed. Here’s why:

1. My Christmas cactus is blooming like crazy! I’ve never gotten more than one bloom out of it, so this is kind of a Christmas miracle. Perhaps it likes the dust.

2. I have THREE potluck parties to attend this weekend. It’s a little awkward without a kitchen, but that’s also a great excuse to bring cheese and crackers, so it’s a win-win.

3. I am involved with our local church and community program that helps needy families throughout the year and at Christmas provides toys, coats, hats, mittens, PJs, socks, books, and stocking stuffers for hundreds of local children. Yesterday, as I helped distribute gifts, I happened to meet an acquaintance who came to gather gifts for ten children, three of his own and seven foster kids. Can you imagine? Thank goodness for truly altruistic individuals like my friend and his wife!

4. I am grateful for my church and the wonderful people who belong to it. Tomorrow is our annual pageant. I can’t wait to see what the children have in store for us this year!

5. And of course I’m extremely grateful for my family, near and far, and for all those who read the blog!

What’s a little dust, mess and disruption compared to all that? Why, nothing at all.