25 April 2007

oh, be joyful

Yesterday I was given joy. I woke up really happy. Really--I was really happy and my first thought was, "Good! One day closer!" And, that thought in itself--and the realization that I was both happy and able to think that way made me even happier. It brought a smile to my face before I'd even tossed off the covers.

While I don't bounce out of bed in the mornings with a twinkle in my eye and "Yeah, SCHOOL!" on my lips, neither do I wake up moaning and groaning. I don't spend time pining away and thinking about how time is slipping away. I don't often count the days since I started this adoption journey, but I occasionally do. It's not a good idea. Seeing the days add up is disheartening.

But, this joyful wake-up was really fun. It was a countdown. Granted, I don't know how many days are left in the countdown, but I do know that today it's one day less than it was yesterday. That brings joy to my heart.

11 comments:

Melissa said...

you woke up on the right side of the bed. that is a great way to look at thing.

Rachael said...

Glad you're seeing the glass half full side of things. Hang in there, lots of people are rooting for you!

votemom said...

what a gift. and i know Who gave it ;o)

Chris Goeppner said...

Amen Sister! I need to start waking up with that attitude every day. I've really been down in the dumps lately.
Thanks,
Penny

Melissa said...

What a great perspective! Thank you! I need to start thinking I'm one day closer rather than thinking about how long I've waited.

Rhyne & Jake said...

I was so happy to read your post and think, "I'll have a dose of that positive attitude please".

Anonymous said...

:)

Maura said...

A positive spirit does a world of good! :-)

Jennefer said...

It's funny- somedays I wake up feeling like that and other days I wake up feeling bad. I don't know why. Maybe it is the time of the month or the way the stars line up or the dream I had or what I have to look forward to (or not)or what events have transpired recently, but sometimes there seems to be no rhyme or reason. I hope you can hold on to this joy and hope. Your time will come!

Brandie said...

Keep smiling.
For when you smile we smile too.!!

Tami said...

I love what you said about being another day closer. That's awesome. I've been trying to remind myself of that all day.