Having to set the clocks one hour ahead definitely messed with us this morning as we all tried to get out of bed and start a new week. The kids took more time than usual waking up and spent the entire morning needing to be corrected for their attitudes. As difficult as it is to lose that one hour it's exciting to know what's to come. The sun is shining, the birds are chirping and my daffodils are starting to make an appearance. According to the calendar spring doesn't officially start for another 10 days but it's already here and I'll take it. The Farmer's Almanac says a big snow storm is coming, but I'll choose to ignore that. Snow and winter are not my thing! I love the season we are entering and I can't wait for more sunshine and warmth. My recent mood tells me I'm in need of some Vitamin D!
Solomon reminds us in Ecclesiastes that there is a time for every season we are faced with. Even though the upcoming spring and summer months makes me want to dance with joy there are situations appearing that make me want to weep; admittedly, I've been doing a lot of weeping lately. Even though I'm currently faced with some hard times there is so much good to enjoy.
My son's baseball season has started, my daughter is preparing for her June dance recital, my son was picked to be in a trumpet trio for a school concert and my daughter will be performing her first solo dance in the school talent show. This is the time when we're busy, busy, busy and the pride I have for these two overshadows any obstacles I'm facing.
I gave myself a chance to mourn in sadness over my recent diagnosis and some other things going on, but now I'm ready to focus on all the good God has placed in my life. Granted, it's not as easy as I make it seem and it's been quite a process but I'm ready to enter this new season with a better and more upbeat attitude.
HAPPY (early) SPRING!