...my need to smile

Today was an emotional day for me, a sad feelin' emotional day. What was the cause? Well at the stage of my life, it could be many things but I will say mainly it is who I am.  I have a strong sense of the gift Empathy. My day was really okay other than the fact that my herniated disk ruptured yesterday while doing yard work. I rested most of this day and crocheted an afghan that I am working on. I did not want to go to bed in this somberness. I needed to find a reason to smile. Smiles make me feel happy. I was finishing up with the washing of the dinner dishes, and I gazed outside. I saw my two kids out there. My instincts told me to grab the camera and go out myself.

Mr. P & Abigail surveying the yard.


Did ya hear that?



Mom? What are you doin'?


I think I found somthin' here!


The Hounds!


Mom says that I should rest


Always on the alert!


My reasons to smile this evening!



I am content now, my smile is back. I am happy inside again. I am reminded that all is well. THAT was what I needed to hear and feel. I heard it clearly.. all is well, My Child. I felt it clearly.. in HIS arms!




*Matt. 6:25 Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life,...

Comments

Amy said…
Dogs sure are a gift from God.

I hope that you are feeling better. In all things.

Lots of love.
September 13, 2010 at 2:56 PM
Karrieann said…
Thank You Amy! Things are fine.. just on that particular day.. things all seem down for no reason. God is slowing me down which I am sure it is just what I need at this very moment.
September 13, 2010 at 5:10 PM
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