At the end of the day

As I sit down at what seems to be the closing in of my day, I have about a gazillion things on my mind. There's so much I could write about that's on my mind...the negative and the positive, the blessings and the frustrations, the friendships and the annoyances, the challenges, opportunities, inconveniences and pure joy, all things which I experienced in a less than 24 hour time period.

There were things I wanted to do today that I didn't. I wanted to sit for an hour and just draw. I wanted to have a deliciously prepared meal hot on the table, perfectly timed, but it was halted by an important phone call. I wanted to make lots of lunches for people coming in to the coffee shop, but it was slower than normal. I wanted the kids to be in bed and asleep by 8pm and they're still awake at 5 minutes 'til 9. I wanted to run, take photos, sit for coffee with a friend, take a shower exactly when I wanted to, clean the house and watch ESPN.

And then there's the unexpected things I DID do that I wasn't planning to do. I shopped at the Dollar Store before I went to work and found some awesome finds. I drank a protein drink. I found out a friend is going to be a Grandma. I had a conversation with a stranger. I sat in someone's new car, brushed my daughter's hair, consulted a pharmacist, watched my son play schoolyard basketball, took a nap and looked through old photos.

At the end of the day, I guess I just find myself thankful. Even the "bad" stuff leaves me grateful for where God has me and for the grace He provides me to be a part of His plan...whatever that plan may be. I hope the people in my life never forget home much i lovr them....