Enjoying the Day. Swimming with Sting Rays at the Aquarium.
July 2011
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Ecclesiastes 3:12 NIV
"I know that there is nothing better for men than to be happy and do good while they live."
As I drove home from church today, I mechanically followed my husband John's 17-year old truck in front of me. "Let him decide how to get us home," I told myself, "I'm too tired to think."
Gray clouds and a light drizzle surrounded us causing my arthritic joints to ache. "I'll get home, eat some lunch, and then take a nap with Jade," I thought. Sleeping with the cat on a rainy, fall day sounded like a good plan to me on this lazy Sunday.
I glanced to my left as a car sped past me. Since childhood I have enjoyed reading license plates, and this car's plate caught my eye. "NJOY 2DY" it proudly proclaimed as the driver roared past us.
I deciphered the message and smiled. What a nice thought to send others. I looked at the gray wetness around me as we leisurely made our way home, and I sat up a little higher in my seat. It would be so easy to let this day get away from me if I'm not careful.
Yes--I think I will accept the invitation I was given today at church to visit friends while John works on their computer. I can think of a million excuses why it would be easier to cuddle with the cat in a warm bed, but I think the opportunity to enjoy my day with friends would better suit me.
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Lord, thank you for the reminder that days are meant to be enjoyed.
Gray clouds and a light drizzle surrounded us causing my arthritic joints to ache. "I'll get home, eat some lunch, and then take a nap with Jade," I thought. Sleeping with the cat on a rainy, fall day sounded like a good plan to me on this lazy Sunday.
I glanced to my left as a car sped past me. Since childhood I have enjoyed reading license plates, and this car's plate caught my eye. "NJOY 2DY" it proudly proclaimed as the driver roared past us.
I deciphered the message and smiled. What a nice thought to send others. I looked at the gray wetness around me as we leisurely made our way home, and I sat up a little higher in my seat. It would be so easy to let this day get away from me if I'm not careful.
Yes--I think I will accept the invitation I was given today at church to visit friends while John works on their computer. I can think of a million excuses why it would be easier to cuddle with the cat in a warm bed, but I think the opportunity to enjoy my day with friends would better suit me.
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Lord, thank you for the reminder that days are meant to be enjoyed.
"NJOY 2DY"--that's a neat license plate, and a meaningful message to send!
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