Musings From A Glass

Photo courtesy labspics’ self portraits

Something happened on Mother’s Day that still has me sore.

… What did you think just now?

That I got my feelings hurt? Nope. I fell as I was wrestling our run away puppies back into the house!

It’s all in what we perceive as good or bad or … Kool-Aid… isn’t it?

How many times have we heard the “glass theory” – is it half full or half empty?

I’ve been thinking… I believe we focus on the wrong part of the glass – it doesn’t matter how we perceive the amount of its contents (make mine Big Ol’ Sweet Iced Tea).

We need to have thankful hearts that our glass has anything in it at all.

The point is I’m sore and embarrassed to have splayed myself over the sidewalk in front of my family, attempting to catch one of my run away pups! – OH by the way, I caught the pup and was hanging on to his collar for dear life when they came to my aid, because I wasn’t going to fall down without proof!

I have to admit my cheeks are burning again as I recall this event. I’ve felt miserable about the experience all week.

However, in feeling ashamed that I fell, I missed an important lesson.

What I’ve failed to do this week is be thankful that I can walk, be thankful my family was there to poke fun of me as they helped me get back up (yes we are a family that laughs when others fall down). I forgot to be thankful that my grown son pulled up my pant leg and kissed by boo booed knee! That’s 3 dozen long stems right there, people! Matchoo loves hims momma!

I failed to be thankful that I had a standing (Tuesdays and Fridays) chiropractor appointment that helped me get straightened up again after a fall. He tried not to laugh when I told him what happened. BUT it is funny! It’s OK  you can laugh too, if you want.

I also failed to be thankful that I wasn’t hurt much except for a bruised knee and a little sidewalk burn… my wounded ego needs to be deflated a bit every now and then – It keeps me humble.

Thank You Lord, for a family that loves me. AND… Thank You for bruises that remind me I’m never too old to fall for a cute puppy!

P.S. I want to dedicate this post to my ‘favorite little girl’, Kimmie, who keeps me blogging! I love you girlie! Thanks for the prod!