"Be agreeable, be sympathetic, be loving, be compassionate, be humble. That goes for all of you, no exceptions. No retaliation. No sharp-tongued sarcasm. Instead, bless—that's your job, to bless. You'll be a blessing and also get a blessing."
We've got some catching up to do ... who know March would arrive so quickly and Spring would be just around the corner? Not I.
The new year has brought a refreshing start to school, to therapy, to eating healthier (when I'm actually motivated and not lazy and end up making something delish but really unhealthy), living better, smiling more (when my brain remembers, I try to smile when I first wake up in the morning... my day somehow is so much better), and serving Him.
Grad school is busy, I have two of the same clients that I had last semester, and it's been such a blessing to have them. My four year old is absolutely precious and somehow convinced me to spend a pretty penny on all sorts of toys - her new thing is playing with Littlest Pet Shop and Barbies. I never had a female client until now, and I'm definitely taking full advantage of it when it comes to playing girly-centered games and activities. Regardless of the client, I am so blessed to have this opportunity to be in school and obtain a higher education. I haven't decided yet if the student loans accumulating generously are a blessing or a curse.
A couple week of ago I decided to take up crocheting. Apparently this 80 year old grandma hobby has taken on a different perspective. Of course, my amateur work does not look as amazing as the picture that I put on here - sorry, it's not that impressive. I'm in the process of making one of those loose beanies, it'll make me feel artsy and give me an excuse to wear a hat. I've been reading a how-to crochet book religiously (thanks Kallie!) and who knew that so many items can be crocheted... for instance, there's a pattern for a bikini in there. I'm not exactly sure to what to think about that one, but I hope that the creator does not triple crochet...I was reading the bible verse that I posted above again (the translation/version in The Message), and it dawned on me: do I have have these qualities? Be a blessing. How am I going to be a blessing? School? Clinic? Family? Potential dream SLP job? I can see myself in those situations, but what about the hairy stuff like studying? Please feel free to give suggestions. :)
Today is my mom's birthday, and it sickens me that I couldn't be there (boo studying!), so instead I bought her these roses. For today, this is my blessing I am giving. What will yours be?
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