Small Things

"Wherefore, be not weary in well-doing, for ye are laying the foundation of a great work. And out of small things proceedeth that which is great."


My day was full of good things... a women's conference, a visit with my brother at the airport, picking up food for next week's meals, a celebratory open house. Yet, on my way home, I felt sort of "meh". As I drove down Rte 2 and looked at the giant moon, brighter and clearer than I have ever seen it, the thought ran through my head: when upon life's billows you are tempest tossed... count your many blessings.
 
Then I pulled into Trader Joe's, and was wandering around the store thinking about nothing, trying to decide what to buy, and noticing that soymilk was cheaper there than at Target (where I stocked up earlier that day), when I ran into my friend. No, not literally, but almost. She and I talked a few minutes and caught up on how things were, wandered through the checkout together, and walked out to our cars together.
 
And as I drove home, I thought to myself, this was the best thing that could have happened tonight. My heart felt lighter, I was smiling, and I was grateful for a loving Father who reminds me to count my blessings and then inspires my friends to go to Trader Joe's at random times so that my spirits can be lifted.