I 'borrowed' this quote from a friend's blog (www.reefsharkreporter.blogspot.com Thanks, Tamara!). 

It is so true, isn't it? Life can have much to endure. But typically each trial has its beginning and its end. And even in the midst of the storm we have brief moments of calm to come up for air. It seems to me, the trick is to get through one day at a time, enjoy life's little victories and pleasures, and not to worry about things too far down the road. With each wave of life, learn and move on an improved person. I'm just so thankful that anything endured now is temporary at best. Muster up strength, sprint through your challenges for this day. Then do your best to get up and do it all again tomorrow. Soon you will look back and smile. We'll all look back the receding storm clouds and be so glad we made it to the other side of the storm.

Sounds like good advice to me!

Birds truly are resilient little critters, hunkering down in a storm and celebrating the blue skies while the storm clouds are yet still receding.  It's as if they are announcing that all is well. All is new. The world is making a fresh start. No matter how many tree limbs are down, or how ruffled and wet their feathers are they cheerfully sing their song and get right to work in their busy little purpose. I've always loved birds, and through this quote, I love them more. I can certainly learn a thing or two from them...

My tip of the day: No matter how crazy or hard things get, always find a way to laugh. Always keep your sense of humor. And surround yourself with people who will help you to do so. It's amazing how that can change your whole world!

The love in my home is something I thank Jehovah for every day. But this quote also reminded me of all those in special full-time service, who some would say are 'far from home'. It also reminds me of those who, like mom and I, are different from a traditional 'family'. Even those in a divided household who have made the congregation their 'home'. Home is where the love is. In whatever land we serve in and in whatever situation we find ourselves in, with the love of Jehovah and his people, we are always at home!

We had a great Circuit Assembly today! I loved this point from the Dedication and Baptism talk. It is so true! We have amazing things to look forward to. But if we only serve for a reward we won't endure, we won't be serving for the right reasons, and we will miss the joys and blessings we have right now.

Okay. So I'm still learning watercolor. I'm not even that good with acrylics. Be forgiving. It's been so gray here today, I just had to try to create a little blue sky. Oh and by the way, that's me on the swing, in the new system. Because that's what one does when they don't have a care in the world...Swing! Right? You can imagine that's you too, if you like. I'll share my super awesome tree swing. See how much I love you? :-)

Sounds wonderful to me! Thanks to my friend Tamara for the great quote. :-)