Smile

"You've got to get up every morning with a smile on your face 

and show the world all the love in your heart."

 - Carole King

I have always found that a smile makes me feel better. 

I have been feeling a little down lately. It's primarily the "not good enough" feelings, but I'm pretty sure I can chalk it up to being 'that time'.  You know.

I had been begging Adam to make me a CD of music from his iTunes because he has so much good music on it and I don't have an ipod or iTunes myself.  Nor does my car handle anything of higher technology than a CD, so I wanted some new music...at least new to me. 

One of the CDs he made was an American Idol CD.  It's a bunch of songs that American Idols sang over the last few seasons.  Haley's version of this Carole King song came on and I was like, "Hey! I have all kinds of love in my heart..."  

So it's been my anthem today. I've listened to it at least 24 times.  I'm guessing it's that whole 'self talk' thing that if you tell yourself positive things then you're bound to be more positive! Also the reason for the blog...to be thankful that even in the middle of maybe feeling down or having a bad day...I've been given so many blessings.  A smile is one of them.  

Could you imagine not being able to smile or see others smile? Oooo...that makes me thankful for sight.

Man, I sound ADD today. 

Three blessings for which I'm thankful:

1. The willingness of some people in our church to help put together an open house for a boy in our church family.  It was great to see people serve.

2. Organization - I am thankful for the ability to plan and organize my work day. It relieves a lot of stress to have your day mapped out.

3. My sister.  We don't get to connect all that often, but boy, she's one awesome lady. I'm praying for her and the journey she's on.  I love her to pieces.

Have a great Monday night.