TGIF... for real

I'm pretty excited when every Friday rolls around, but today I have to say that I'm extra thankful that it's Friday and just hours away from the weekend. This week has just been one of those weeks.. you know the kind.. those weeks when you feel like you can't catch a break as one thing happens after another.

My week had a rough start on Monday evening when I was at home alone and Scarlett had a seizure. It was extremely difficult for me to watch her suffer through that, and I pray it never happens again. Today she's doing better, but still just a little weak and sore from the way her body was so contorted. Tuesday was spent taking Scarlett to the vet so they could watch and her and do e bloodwork. The bloodwork came back normal which is good but complicated too. This could be a one time occurence or if it happens again in the near future, it could be a neurological issue like epilepsy or something. Scarlett has certainly had her fair share of health issues since we got her in March, but even so, we wouldn't trade her for the world. We adore that dog, and we really believe God placed her in our lives for a reason. She's certainly teaching Bill and me lot about what parenthood will be like one day, and I know I'll be thankful for the preparation when that day rolls around. Alright, I got a little side tracked so now back to my week. As we were leaving the vet Tuesday evening, on the way to the car Scarlett's nose started bleeding out of no where, so right back into the vet we went. We aren't sure why it happened, and again, it was just another thing to have happen on top of an already not so fun situation. Luckily there haven't been any nose bleeds since.

In addition to the Scarlett episode, it was just a busy/stressful week with work, needing to run several errands, and trying to schedule the cable guy and treadmill guy to come make repairs (they were scheduled for the same day but of course came at completely different times). There's simply not enough time in the day. Also, on Thursday I rear-ended someone on my way home at lunch to check on Scarlett. While I was extremely emotional at the time, I know these things happen, and it could have been a lot worse. Luckily no one was hurt, and cars can be repaired.

So while I didn't have the time to clean, cook dinner, or clean the house this week, I realized that it's all ok. So what if I have a list of things to do and get absolutely none of it done? It's not the end of the world, and while seemingly stressful at the moment, it's important to pause and realize that these aren't the things that really matter in life. Also, even in the midst of the small struggles, there's still so much to be thankful for. I'm thankful Scarlett is alive and doing better and that Bill's sweet parents were able to come over and help me with the situation, I'm thankful Bill randomly got off early (which is very rare) so he could meet the treadmill guy at our house and I can now enjoy running again, I'm thankful for the dinner Bill had on the table for me when I got home from work late on Wednesday (in the midst of his crazy schedule he made time to show me how much he cares and that means the world to me), and I'm thankful the guy I rear-ended on Thursday was so kind and gracious towards me in the midst of a very frustrating situation.

So while I was stressed and worried so much this week, looking back at it, I must say it turned out alright. It's amazing how God always takes care of us, and no problem is too big for him to handle. Now I feel selfish for even letting this week get the best of me, considering I have several friends going through very difficult situations right now. I know without a doubt that God will see them through this time as well. It's all relative though, and every one of us is going to have those days or weeks or months that are just tough.

Praise God that we have a Savior who loves us and wants to care for us in our weakest moments. A song that has recently really spoken to me is Lincoln Brewster's "The Power of Your Name." Listen to the link below if you get a chance. It really inspires me to look outside myself like never before and live with a passion to go beyond what I've known thus far in my relationship with Christ. There's a line in the song that says "surely faith without action is dead," and those words are extremely convicting to me. While I have a strong faith in God, I know I need more action in my life to reach out and share the love of Christ with those around me. Often times I am way too consumed with myself, and I pray in the weeks and months to come I could really break that mold in my life. Life is too short to not live it fully and completely for Christ and Christ alone.

Well, I know this was a really long post, so I'll try and wrap it up now. Sometimes I let my wordiness get the best of me. So in closing, I am glad it's Friday, but I am also thankful for how God has both provided for me and taught me this week. Happy Friday!

The Power of Your Name by Lincoln Brewster
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