So, went to see The Blind Side last night.
I left the theater feeling a joy that I had not felt in a long time.
A rather profound kind of joy. One that you get from watching the good in others. One that comes from a gift that cannot be purchased, but rather, a gift that is given from the Lord. The gift of compassion with a action.
Is it not amazing what that family did? They took in a young stranger based on the notion that he did not have the things that I know I take for granted. Family. Support. Love. Hugs. Hope. Belief. Courage. All these things...we get to wake up every morning and choose to acknowledge that we have them OR choose to piddle paddle throughout our day without realizing the blessings available to us.
It made me want to be a better wife. A better mother. It also made
me count my blessings. One.Two.Three. My family. This little community
we created. How am I living a life that encourages others? How am I
taking risks in others?
It's funny, this thing called life. Far too often we forget what a kind word can bring to another. Strange to think that with one kind word we could change the direction of someone's life. And yet, we might think a kind word but it never leaves our mouth.
Why?
I think for me today I am going to have a hard look at that--and if I think something kind I am going to SAY something kind.
Two people close to me have committed suicide. I often wonder if someone--perhaps even a stranger--could have changed the course of two bad decisions simply because they chose to say something uplifting to my friends. They were joyless. The were empty. Maybe, just maybe a compliment or encouraging word could have eliminated such a final choice.
Watching
The Blind Side made me think how the family did not put their trust,
initially, in that young boy. But rather, they put their faith in
Christ to lead them, And thank the Lord they did. For the result was
something that changed all their lives for the good.
So good.
So full.
So totally joyful.
And today, I am choosing joy--not only for me, but hopefully something kind I say to someone else, something that takes so little but brings so much, will fill another with the joy I am afforded everyday IF I CHOOSE IT.
And today, I think I will choose joy.
What an incredible feeling.
Until tomorrow--
xoxo
WS
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