I love wake-up calls. You know things you read, see, or hear that remind you that you have nothing to complain about. NieNie is blogging again and her entry today was truly a wake up call for me. She talks of her daily routine in what she calls AC, after the accident. As one can imagine, her life is not easy at the moment and she faces many challenges throughout a normal day. She speaks of crying several times a day while facing these challenges. Through her honesty and openness, she blesses the lives of others. And today I am one of those people. Let me share with you just a few things I complain about:1. Growing older everyday
2. Rarely seeing my husband
3. Being broke more often than not.
4. Not having a career
5. Not being an FBI agent
6. Cleaning and recleaning the house
Now read NieNie Dialogues and my pettiness shows through. Not one of these trivial things made me cry today or if they did it was purely a selfish cry. Not one of these things brought me to my knees in prayer, which they may should have.
The point is that other's daily struggles far exceed my own and yet I complain. So this post is one of gratitude. I am grateful for the wake up call. I am grateful for NieNie, who I don't even know, who shows courage and faith in a time of great difficulty. The wake up call is much needed and much appreciated.
1 comment:
I had a very similar experience. I don't know her but have been so inspired and put in my place. When her blog spoke of the pain and work that are involved in her typing and moving her fingers I thought of all the things I had complained about that day and how I never thought to be grateful that my fingers work properly and can do the work and care I need for them to do. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on Nie. I couldn't agree more! It is amazing how the Lord's plan works and I find that family truly amazing.
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