Just Breathe...

Just Breathe…


Today was just one of those days, and we all have them. The dogs were wild because I believe they sensed the coming storm. I had gotten a new plug in air freshener and it leaked all 9over the counter last night. What a mess! Then it took forever to wake Harley up. He was dragging even though he had 10 hours of sleep. I had to make him rush to get dressed and make it to the bus stop in front of our house. We made it with 3 seconds to spare. The bus pulled up, I said I love you and took a moment to breathe.

The wind was blowing really fast yet the air was still warm. I let the dogs outside and we all went to the back yard. As they played keep away with Harley’s baseball glove I took another deep breath. I looked up and watched the clouds rush past. It was amazing to see how fast some of them were moving and every once and a while I’d get a glimpse of the sun beaming through the clouds. It was a beautiful sight.

I took a moment to just pray as I breathed in and out. To thank God that I was able to get up, that Harley was in my life, that life was fun, that creation was breath taking, and that God loved me even on hectic days. It is truly miraculous what a moment with God can do.

Today just breathe. Stop and thank God for all you have in your life. I am truly blessed. Thanks also for all those who continue to touch my life. May the love, light, and hope of God be upon you today and always.

Blessings, Kristi

The Rat Race

It is hard to believe that six weeks have already passed. I find myself struggling once again with the rat race of life. My plate is again filled with meetings, activities and events. There are lots of things going on and still more to do. I find myself struggling again with time with God. But I am better than before. It just is so easy to get caught up in the rat race.

Today I found out that my cousin passed away. He was just 21 and they believe that it was an overdose. He too was caught up in the rat race of life and when things would get to much for him he turned to drugs. What to you turn too? I pray that it is not drugs or any other thing harmful to you. It is hard for me because I see those around me in pain and I know he was in pain too. But as Christians we need to rely on one Greater than ourselves.

So a little while a go I was stressed trying to get alot of things done especially my talk for tonight at Wednesday night dinners. When I realized I need to just be with God. So I went outside and sat in the church playground. The sun was shining and the wind was blowing around me. I just took a few mintues to sit in God's presence. Boy what a differnce it made.

I know each of you are busy trying to get everything accomplished but stop a few moments and spend time with God. I know it will make a difference.

Blessing,
Kristi