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Chasing Joy

9/10/2013

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My heart was so full of joy at that moment that I sucked in a breath and whispered, "God, thank you so much for this." 

I chase happiness constantly, don't we all?  I have many different silly little ways I think I can keep happiness around me like a comfy blanket.  I think that my time-saving chores will bring me peace, my clean house will bring me serenity, and that my husband's good mood will restore my own fountain of contentment.  So, in theory I should have a life abounding in joy....but that isn't always the case at all. 

Today I was preparing my little family to move again.  This time we don't have a home we are going to but have decided to go where the wind blows us and see more of beautiful Australia.  Yes, I admit, inside I am panicky and trying not to let my mountain of worries explode into a break-down.  After all, we are talking about doing all this traveling with a toddler in tow and right now with teething, tantrums, and her furious exploration, toddler times are difficult just in my clean and toddler-proofed home.   

So there I was, ironing...not my favorite chore to say the least.  My little girl kept wanting to move the ironing board and I kept having to move her and chastise her.  I think it was the sixth time I'd had to tell her, "No" and move her away and then it happened.  She looked at me with tear-filled eyes and shook one chubby little finger and angrily responded, "No! NO! No!"  I stopped and immediately realized how frustrated we both were about the stupid ironing board.  It is the first time (and I know not the last time) she has ever said "no". 

I shut the door to the room with the terrible ironing board and gathered up my toddler because I needed a hug even if she didn't.  Then, when emotions calmed down  I sat her on the floor, ready to get back to work.  She grinned and immediately started playing her favorite game, "chase".  For a moment I thought about how much work waited for me behind that closed door, but then I looked at those sparkling eyes and gave in.  We "chased" for almost a half-hour until we were both out of breath and giggling.  The sweetest part  about playing "chase" with her is that she likes to stop so that I will "catch" her and she can give me a great slobbery kiss.

My heart was so full of happiness I thought not an ounce more of joy could fit in my heart. 

And I know, more than ever, that true joy can only be found through God, letting him have my every moment. 


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