Wednesday, June 19, 2013

The time when three words changed my perspective

{photo by me}
        I have the feeling that my life turns into a whirlwind of moments, problems to be solved, food to be cooked, phones to be made and friends and family who wonder if you're actually ok because you fell off the face of the Earth. I'm not complaining, I'm just looking around for the lessons to be learned and for strength from God. Last week, my car broke. In the middle of the street. Downtown. At rush hour (7am). Smoke coming out of it and the whole drama. I'm not complaining, I just wanted to share with you what I have learned. In those two hours I spent waiting for my hubby to come with a tow truck to get the car, I realized people are not as selfish as I thought they are. Four people stopped to ask if they can help in any way, one lady offered me her umbrella (never seen her before) and a lady from my job, which I've never spoken to, stayed with me so I wouldn't be alone. It was refreshing to see how God uses all kind of people to take care of you. And then, my sister (from England) sent me a text "count your blessings". I cried. In Reading downtown, middle of the street. Since then, when I feel tears coming  in my eyes, I start counting my blessings. It puts everything in another perspective. It makes me realize how helpless I am on my own, and how awesome it is with God on my side. Funny story is that last fall, I made this little card for Thanksgiving. I wholeheartedly agreed with it, but only now I came to understand better the meaning of these three words.

What keeps you smiling when life's not easy?

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4 comments:

  1. Thanks for sharing. I can relate to your story a little. What keeps me smiling though are a few of the words that my 3-year-old nephew says in his own language and they sound funny to me. I say those words to myself and all of the sudden it all feels easier and sweeter.

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    1. Kids always have their way of lighting up days...:) thanks for stopping by!..

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  2. Counting your blessings is powerful! It's amazing how changing your focus to look for the good can make you feel so different about the situation!

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    1. Hi Emily! Welcome to my little blog! :) Yes, indeed it is amazing to see what effect has a positive thinking on your life... Hope you'll come back! :)

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Your kind words make my day!!!