But if we only concentrate on the bad and don't celebrate the good, where does that really lead us? Does it lead to encouragement or does it discourage us?
Yesterday I was supposed to meet up with two friends for dinner after spending an afternoon with my two youngest kiddos in Ann Arbor. It was an emotional few hours...parking in the parking deck of the hospital where my daughter was treated and where we received the most devastating news, and checking out a tree that was dedicated to Joana by one of her friends after she had passed away. I wish I would have been there by myself so I didn't have to entertain a 7 and a 9 year old...but maybe the distraction of their nonstop chatter was just what I needed. Anyway, I was SO close to canceling our dinner plans because, honestly, with the death of Joana I feel like I have lost all my socializing skills. But - drumroll please, here comes my victory! - I didn't cancel and it turned out to be a very enjoyable evening at a great restaurant! It was nice seeing one of my daughter's best friends and her mom, and the Greek salad I had was absolutely fantastic!
Victory #2 is quick...We didn't get back from Ann Arbor until late, and of course I had to watch the soccer game between Germany and Brazil (which I had recorded) before I went to bed. What a great game with a 7:1 victory for Germany! However, I went to bed later than normal, and really didn't feel like getting up early this morning to go to the gym. But, you guessed it, I got up, went, and now feel great about it!
Two small victories, but quite important in their small ways.
Joana's Tree
I'm glad you went to that dinner and enjoyed it. :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE Joana's tree!