All night, I tossed and turned. My dreams were crazed, my back and feet ached there was no comfortable position and got up several times (I lost count after 3) to eliminate all the water I drank yesterday. I went to bed early, probably too early. Upon rising, I realized walking to the kitchen was going to be tricky, as my first step felt like I was walking on broken bones. One of the secret’s to balanced emotions is…..good sound, solid, sleep which breeds positivity. Since I missed out on a key ingredient upon rising my mouth started grumbling as I cleared the last three days worth of dishes from the sink. I spent the last three days well, I played with my granddaughter. We went to the pool, we made art project’s (the kitchen table & floor is covered) and had several popsicle’s. As I grumbled and complained about my body aching, Hubs came in from his early morning run. He showered then, came out to the kitchen and started fixing his own eggs. As I complained about my ailment’s, and vented about some folks, he listened and then hugged and kissed me. Maybe, he was just thankful that for once I wasn’t complaining about him. Honestly, his affection soothed my spirit, and brought my voice down a few octaves. I think he’s learning!

Kitchen sink cleared, coffee in hand, I hobbled out to the patio. How marvelous to step outside and breath in some refreshingly cool air. As the sun peeked it heads up between the tree line I sipped and praised our creator for being the Alpha and Omega. As I praised Him over and over very smoothly and swiftly my spirit completely lifted and my negative emotions were gone. I suddenly realized that Hubs left the house still in my good graces, which is a total rarity. I quickly text him, “thank you, your hug and kiss had perfect timing.”

Join me today, as we live amongst imperfection, as we ourselves and those around us are imperfect, and our surrounding situations and circumstances are not perfect….when all is a mess….let’s live through it all not just getting by, but with positive emotions!

“Lord, in the old days I would of let my complaining and my pain follow me throughout the day. Thank you for your Holy Spirit living in me, guiding me, giving me breath amongst the imperfection. Thank you for the sunrise, the cool temps and for Hubs and his hugs and kisses. Forgive my imperfections as I forgive the imperfections of others and….Thank you for this perfectly, imperfect morning and… the promise of one day many perfect morning’s in Heaven. In Jesus name amen.”