Just Another Day
Is it morning already? I rub my eyes and get up to ready myself for
just another day. It's just another day...I look out my window to see
the sun beaming down, caressing the Earth with its golden rays.
Above, white clouds float in the brilliant blue sky. I hear a cardinal
singing to his mate as he perches upon my back fence. And a bed
of crocus open their purple heads to the heavens in joyful
thankfulness.
It's just another day. My small daughter bursts into the room, her
giggle ringing through the house as she hugs my neck tightly. Her
small hand fits into mine as she pulls me to the kitchen to show me
the card she has made. A stick figure with curly brown hair waves from
the paper and beneath it, written in purple crayon are the words, "I
love you, Mommy."
It's just another day as I stand quietly and watch a handicapped
child. He struggles to get his special walker over the curb, but it won't
budge. A well-meaning teacher offers assistance, but he brushes her away.
With determination, he conquers the curb and is off to laugh and play
with his friends. I weep inside for his handicap, but I am inspired
by his courage. And I smile as I watch the children play, totally accepting
their friend for who he is, not judging him for what he lacks.
It's just another day. My son proudly presents the report he did for
school. He shares with me the hopes and dreams he holds for his future.
His curiosity and excitement are contagious as we unfold the limitless
possibilities that lay before him. I am encouraged that no dream is
beyond our reach if we want it bad enough.
It's just another day. My beloved wraps his arms around me and
surrounds me in love. I turn to look in the eyes that share my innermost
feelings. What a special friend I have. Someone who loves me for who I am.
Someone to lean on when I feel down. Someone to share my happiness.
Someone to love.
Yes, it is just another day. A day to enjoy God's gracious beauty upon
this Earth. A day to kiss the cherub cheeks of my children, and share
in their hopes and dreams. A day to learn the value of determination
and hard work. A day to learn the value of judging mankind for the
quality he has, not what he has not. A day to learn the value of love.
Yes, it's just another day, I sigh. The stars dance in the velvet sky
as a full yellow moon smiles cheerfully down. The house is quiet and
still. The only sound is the soft even breathing of my spouse. I recall the
scripture: "This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad
in it." (Psalm 118:24) And as I lay at the side of my soul mate I pray that
God will let me see "just another day"!
[ By Charlotte "Charlie" Volnek -- from 'andychaps_the-funnies'
As posted in: (the-inspired-buffalo@yahoogroups.com) ]
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