I am a nurse by trade, but most of my days are spent doing something much bigger.
I seek out miracles.
It sounds like a long-shot, but I am successful. Every day.
It’s 11am on a Saturday, and here’s today’s miracles…so far.
1. I woke up.
We are in the middle of a pandemic. Many people went to sleep last night praying for this miracle, and did not receive it.
2. I don’t have too much pain today.
As a person with chronic illness, even a mild reduction in pain is a blessing.
3. My children are happy (as far as I can tell) and safe.
Research statistics on addiction/bullying/foster children/suicide. Too many parents pray for this miracle which has been given to my family.
4. I am sharing company with a man who authentically shows up for me every single day.
I am only capable of receiving him because I learned how to show up for myself first. Anyone who follows along with my journey understands this miracle.
5. I have learned to allow space for opinions that differ from mine, at least for today.
To be able to craft a well-written response to a political comment, then delete it before posting because you remember that you don’t have to show up to every debate you are invited to is a miracle. At least for today…
It’s 11:45am. The sky’s the limit, my friends. What’s your miracle?
This post was written in response to Linda G. Hill’s Stream of Consciousness Saturday
The Friday Reminder for #SoCS & #JusJoJan 2021 Daily Prompt – Jan. 9th
I love your miracles and this line: “I am only capable of receiving him because I learned how to show up for myself first.” That’s security. There are quite a few political comments I’ve spent a lot of time writing only to delete them. The ones I post usually get edited. I think I do best when I just move on. Keep on taking good care of you!
I’ve found the joy in un-following people on Facebook. Then I can wait until I’m in a non-reactive mood to visit their page
I love that! “You don’t have to show up to every debate you are invited to.”
Though sometimes, you show up anyway!
Great list. I’m glad you’re not n much pain. So glad. And the political posts- oy! So hard to bite my tongue at times, but better than engaging in a battle of wits with the unarmed. My miracle today… hmm. Honestly been a very tough week, but we got to see some blue sky, which is rare this time of year here. So nice! And my son is feeling better (emotionally) after a very tough week.
I’m so glad to hear your son is feeling better. There’s not much worse than feeling our kids struggle. You are a great mom💕
I love your list of miracles. You’re right, we can find them every day by looking for them. I especially like your #5, that’s my approach and it does work miracles. 🙂
A miracle is a change of perspective.. these words came to me after reading your lovely post Jami..
Why I haven’t been on here all year is beyond me. I tell everyone I know about miracles being a change in perspective:)