to do list

My to do list looks more like a book than a list. I feel as though I'm drowning and no matter how hard I work, I can't seem to get any closer to the top.

In times like these, I need to look at what I've accomplished, and the things that I've done that will count for eternity:

Yesterday I...

I spent quality time with my daughter - baking cupcakes for a special activity for our toddlers at church and later doing a puzzle.

I had an opportunity to have lunch (even thought it was McD's) with my husband and have some "alone" time to chat and laugh

did 7 loads of laundry (ok, I know that one doesn't count for eternity, but it makes me feel a little less stressed)

visited with my parents for a little while on our deck when they brought the kids back from their outing, enjoying the beautiful fall day.

ate a (pretend) meal meticulously prepared by my son and enjoyed every bite...to which he laughed and squealed with delight.

Father God,

Today give me a desire to do the things that really matter to you, and let the rest just "be".

Amen