The American election went down yesterday, and I mean that in both senses of the world. It “went down” as in it happened, and also as in it went down. My heart breaks for so many people groups, and it cries out to God to protect them. I also pray that God will change the heart of the new president, and holder of so much power.
But I really, really don’t want to talk about it. I don’t want to be ignorant, but I also don’t want to dwell on something that I see as very negative. So today, I’m not choosing to keep my head in the sand, but I’ll raise it up to the sun instead.
My kids have been beautiful rays of sunshine today. They are innocent and oblivious to whats going on in the world right now, and I’m comfortable with that. They have spent their morning being surprisingly sweet to each other, with very few “hiccups.” I’ve overheard Dekker telling all three other kids how much he loves them. I’ve seen Laela tuck Rowan into a big ball of blankets. I’ve seen Rowan gather up the kids water bottles and bring them to the table when he saw I was preparing lunch. I’ve felt Solly’s big wet kisses, when I go for his cheek and he flails around until he gets my mouth. I’ve had a good solid snuggle with all four of the kids. Its been a soft, loving, innocent morning. I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the amazing children I’ve been blessed with.
Look at those faces. They make my day SO much better SO often!
Whether its your family, your friends, your job, a hobby, a passion, silence, whatever it is or wherever you find it, choose sunshine! Chaos will still be here tomorrow, and tomorrow can worry about itself. Worry will gain you nothing. So just choose sunshine. CHOOSE IT! ☀️