Fireworks or Not? The 4th of July

There may have not been fireworks but....I sent my tired husband off to work with his lunch in hand, and a smile.  I had the energy and motivation to clean some of the house and organize my desk area.

I had a few hours shopping with my oldest daughter, Karlee.  I was nice to spend some time with her talking and laughing together.

I took a few moments to snap-chat with my youngest, Sara.  It made me happy to see and hear that she had a good, fun day with her friend in Prescott.

I enjoyed the smell of the rain.  I sat and watched out the window for a few moments.

I browsed on Facebook to see how others were enjoying their day with their families and friends.  Happy to see their smiles.

And then there was this....

a very long line of care returning from the firework show.....as I sat in my room, on my very comfy bed with one of my dogs up close as he could get to my leg (didn't like the noises from the fireworks or the thunder) and my husband beside me in our room relaxing and watching Netflix.

There may not have been picnics, friends, family gathered in one spot, parade, or fireworks but there was peace, comfort, and love; and I'm okay with that.

When you find contentment in each moment and not reflect on the "what ifs" or dream up what "could be" then you will find the most happiest rewarding moments open up in your heart that are more lasting, that you would find hard to explain but wonderful to experience.

Thank you Lord for this lesson in my life over and over it is needed to be learned and remembered.