Cleaning up...

This morning I cleaned the bathroom like I have never cleaned it before. Oh I do clean the bathroom. But it just seems that with 2 young boys, it never smells clean. Anyone out there know what I'm talking about? Some days I think they miss and dribble and spray just to annoy me. As I was cleaning I was reminded of something...that there will be a day when those boys will no longer be around to miss and dribble and spray. And while I may praise God for a cleaner bathroom, and the absence of stale urine stench, I will also miss those little guys.

And so, I guess the lesson I was telling myself is this, "Casey, be content with the stage of life you are in." I needed a reminder this morning to be thankful for each stage of life. Each part of life has meaning and purpose and is useful in our spiritual walk with the Lord. Each part of life can be cherished in some way, and can be used for learning and growing and changing. Some day those little footsteps won't be heard in my house. Some day those whiny voices will be replaced with silence. Some day the snow will start to melt and spring will be on its way. Some day I will master my frustration and replace it with patience. Some day our aches and pains will be gone. Some day our tears will be wiped away. Some day our Lord will come back. Some day!

And after all, who, on that day...when asked what we did with our life wants to say, "Well, I piddled away my days, pining away for what was next. I was always wishing for something new, something different, something better." I believe Jesus can give us contentment and pure joy in each day we live. If I stay focused on Christ and open to what He wants to teach me, lessons can be learned each and every day. And so, I'm choosing to say this morning, "Thank you, Jesus, for that pee that missed the toilet!"