My mom called this morning and said she had been cleared by her boss to go with us to The Grand Canyon next week, and I am so excited!
We leave Sunday, and check into our hotel in Grand Canyon Village on Monday. EEEK!!!! I am so thankful.
Today we drove up to Shreveport to see Levi, and I am so glad we did. It was another tearful goodbye as we drove off, but I know he is in the best spot he can be right now for his fight training and at some point, we will find a way to all be together again in the same place.
Today was also day three of no complaining. I did pretty decent. However, I'm sure there were some unfocused moments where I let a complaint slip...especially around others who have not given up complaining (i.e. everyone I have been around today).
It seems that people talk in complaints around here lol...and most of them without even noticing.
Like you can tell someone, "It is a beautiful day outside,"
and their response will be, "Oh yeah, BUT we could use some rain."
I'm guilty of this too. I have done this so many times. I downplay the good. And it is time to stop!
From now on, when someone comments on the beautiful day,
I will full heartedly say, "I agree! I love it!"
From now on when someone says my children are beautiful,
instead of telling them, "Yes they are but they are bad,"
I am going to say, "They really are, thank you so much!"
From now on, when someone gives me a compliment, instead of saying, "Thank you, but...."
I am going to say, "Thank you so much!" and then take the darn compliment!
It is time to stop downplaying the good! Because goodness leads to greatness and complaining leads to...well....nothing good.
Speaking of compliments, this is something else I noticed that I need to change.
I complain a lot about myself. Whether jokingly, or not I do way more than I like to admit. I need to work on this.
"I'm fat. I look tired. I'm not pretty enough. My hair looks like crap. I'm not very good at this. I am not doing enough. She's better than me. I am not a good mom...."
While I will be the first to admit I am not perfect, I am going to admit now that I am worth some better focused self love and self confidence; And cutting out all the complaining I do about myself is a great start to loving myself more.
It is all about retraining the brain and finding focus. Anything is possible, including less complaining and more happiness.
Alright, I have a lot to do tomorrow to get ready for our big trip on Sunday!!!! I better get some sleep.
Sending you all sweet dreams and peaceful sleep. I love you all! Good night.
Please keep praying for our world. Pray for our country. Pray for my family. Pray for me. Pray for you! And always always pray for my sweet Elijah.
Thank you!
Oh, you look so cute in this picture,
like a little glow worm.
You were such a good baby.
I love and miss you so so much.
Always.
<3
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