Sunday, February 19, 2012

Sunday Thoughts






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I think my babies will have permanent rosy cheeks, two sets of 'em (wink wink). Because how can you resist those buttery rolls?

I always seem to look for the future.
 I was excited for Jimmy to come home while he was still on his mission.
Then when he came home I was excited to get engaged.
Then when I was engaged I was excited to get married.
Now that we are married, I'm excited to have a family.

While I think its good to be excited and prepare for the future, I sometimes get carried away and forget where I am now. I forget what I was so excited for a few months ago, I forget to enjoy the moment, the simple day to day things. I often find myself planning so much for tomorrow, that I fail to focus on  today.

It isn't rare for me to think while I lay in bed at night, how much time I wasted that day. Usually the time was spent on the computer, doing random pointless things. Or when I wake up after my husbands already left the house (granted he has class at 7, but still!), Or even when I am focusing too much on myself.

So I am have made a goal; to turn those wasted hours into something productive.


Of course its easy to do something productive for myself. Sure, there are a lot of crafts I would love to catch up on!
But I have realized that I need to reach out of my comfort zone.
 I need to get to know the sisters in my ward better.
 Figure out the needs of my family and friends.
Actually make a teensy tiny difference in someone's life.

The hubs and I were called to be the ward missionaries a couple months ago, and I am guilty of the lack of time I have put into it! I find myself making up excuses about how I don't have time or I'm new to the neighborhood.
But I just think, if I trade in  the couple of hours I spend watching my favorite shows every night into making a few visits, or seeking out even the smallest service opportunities, My days would be a lot more productive and I would actually move forward in life.
   
 "Have I done any good in the world today? Have I helped anyone in need?"





So here's to the chances I'll have for squeezin' them baby cheeks. But I can't let myself get too wrapped up in whats going to happen, and start focusing on what is happening.







3 comments:

  1. ha love this post! the babies are so so cute. and yah...i waste so much time on the computer. i don't smoke and i don't eat junk food - so i suppose the internet is my big vice!

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  2. SO glad you posted this, you're not the only one out there. I have the same problem. I agree, I also need to get to know the girls in my ward better & be a better ward missionary. (yea, we have the same calling! ha)

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  3. I just found your blog via Captivated by Grace. I really enjoyed your thoughts on this post...I definitely struggle with that too, especially looking forward to being a mom someday. Thanks for the reminder! I am a new follower.
    Alesha <3
    http://tobless.blogspot.com/

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Thank you for your kind words!