All things in perspective

This has been a difficult weekend. I know it is Monday, but the events of the weekend are not finished. The death of our dear friends' precious baby boy has caused me to do a great deal of thinking and reevaluating for the past 3 days. I have heard it said that Death is the great equalizer. I would also add that it puts all things into perspective.

I have spent the last few weeks moaning and groaning about many things. Even while I was doing all that moaning and groaning, I knew each individual thing was minor and petty...all together, though, they seemed overwhelming. Now, none of it matters. I feel guilty for wasting so much time grumbling instead of enjoying life.

I am grateful for my precious son. He needs my time and energy much more than the dishes or the laundry. I make a pledge to stop what I am doing when he wants me to read or play with him. There will be plenty of time for the mundane things of life later--they are not going to go away.

God does not promise us tomorrow. He only promises us that He will help us through our trials. Tomorrow may never come. Live today as if it won't.