Choose

It's been awhile since I've blogged.  Much has happened between April and now...the summer is nearly gone.  In some ways life has slowed down and in many ways there is still much upheaval.  I'm learning that life is unpredictable and although I can "play" like everything is within my ability to manipulate, that is far from the truth.  So what's a control freak to do in a life that throws curve-balls every 8.3 seconds?  Enjoy the ride.  

For with each bout of unpleasantness that comes, there are moments of joy as well.  Whether or not we choose to recognize those joyful moments, or choose to wallow in the mire of negative events is truly just that, a choice.  Whether or not we tend to lose ourselves in thinking about what the future could bring (or my classic mode of thought..."waiting for the other shoe to drop") or making the most of the here and now, again is a choice.  I'm grateful I can choose.  I pray that most days I'll choose the side of grace and hope and thankfulness.