Small Joys in Troubled Times

After I rescheduled Annie's orthodontist appointment for the 3rd time trying to work it around work, Awana, Monday School, Chinese Kids I was so exasperated, then suddenly an epiphany. What is wrong with me, I have an adult daughter. What a joy to text (the phone call of the new generation) and ask if she had to day off to take her sissy to the "ortho man". Yeah, for small joys in troubled times.

Yesterday Melody cooked dinner, a rather fine dinner too. As I ate my pasta and salad I again gave thanks. What a marvelous joy, that moment when you realize that you've done something right. I had a 14 yr old daughter who could cook a good meal from scratch. I have been truly blessed.

Some days are so cloudy, some days are downright rainy. I'm in a rainy season, but the joy of blessings remain. I don't want to forget small joys in troubled times.

Dinner

Normally my day finds we quickly thinking what I can get to the table in 20 minutes or less. I know my husband misses the days where I spent at least on hr on dinner every single day. I miss it sometimes, but most times all I can think is...what's left in the fridge and what can I do with it. We still eat pretty healthy comparatively. We eat vegetarian several times a week, not only is it good for us, but it saves alot of money. I grew up eating healthy to the extreme, so I know all the food combinations you need to make complete proteins etc. Thanks mom!

Tonight my pastor and family are coming over for dinner. Our church is in the middle of a Daniel Fast. Which my family is participating in, but not the eating part. We are fasting other things. So, tonight I get to step out and cook like I haven't for a long time. I've had the most fun getting food ready. It has turned into a mediterranean feast. I'm making this amazing vegetable medley that you roast in the oven with olive oil and spices. I'm also making a gorgeous spaghetti squash, which is one of my personal favorites. I'm making a thin lentil soup for a starter. I've got a beautiful herbal tea and water with lemon wedges. For desert a platter of fruits...fresh pineapple, tangerines, cherries...I can't wait. When my husband and I were first married we were pretty much granola folk. We ate fish or chicken once in awhile. So, this is a blast from our past.

I'm tempted to pull out my birks and my favorite tie dye dress packed away in a box labeled...the past. Then I realize that I weight about 100 lbs more than I did then, so it wouldn't fit anyhow. :) Despite the changes in my life I wouldn't go back for anything. I like this crazy life I've been given.
May we be found faithful.