Tuesdays Treasures

It is so funny sometimes how you learn important life lessons. And how quickly one can be reminded of what truly matters in life. I have had a rough last few weeks. Not anything major, thank Heavens, just enough to bring me down and not feel like myself. Last night, while taking a little drive, I found myself bawling like a baby on I-15. (Not the best place to be uncontrollably crying, mind you). I don't really want to go into details, but I prayed and cried a lot on that freeway. :)

Well, after a lot of praying, a lot of tears and probably a few "one finger salutes" from drivers, I went home and went to bed. Today was a new day! I felt a little better, ready to at least do my best. My problem is that sometimes I am hard on myself, and my "best" is not good enough. I am only this way with myself. I can see every bit of effort given from others, just not myself. I know I try hard, but sometimes it doesn't seem to cut it. This, I know, is a fault of mine. I work on not being so hard on myself daily.

Anyway, back to my day and my treasures! I got up and did the morning routine with my kids, got the boys to school, and got in the shower, when I heard the door bell ring.
I hurried and put clothes on, so not to scare my unexpected visitor. When I opened the door and saw 3 of my sweet friends standing there, I must say, I was a little surprised. Did I forget something? (I am REALLY good at that!) Seeing the confusion on my face, they said "We're here to help you in your backyard and with what ever else you need!" My heart instantly started pounding and my eyes filled! You see, my backyard was a jungle. The backyard was one of the selling points when we bought our house 3 years ago. But, every year it is hard to keep up with. It is A LOT of work! Needless to say, I hadn't got very far with it yet this year. A few minutes later there were 2 more of my dear friends in my backyard helping.

Not only did they help me weed, but they helped take down Tayla's crib and put up Tayla's new "big girl" bed! She loves it!!! They spruced up my kitchen, and other rooms. Ana's muscles, loosened something that I have been muscling with for a month! :) Good job, wonder woman!! They were amazing! They jumped in and helped a very grateful friend- Me!! :)

I try really hard not to complain. I wish I could say I never complain, but that would be a big huge lie! A few days ago,while talking to one of these friends, I voiced my frustration on my "jungle" and just being behind in general! Those of you who know me well, know I have a hard time excepting help. (yes, I know, another fault!) I just don't want to be a bother to anyone. And to be honest with you, I would rather just help others than have others help me. These friends of mine, did something that I will never, ever forget!

They read between the lines!

They know me well enough to know that I would say, "Oh, thank you, but I'll be o.k" So they just showed up and gently, how only good friends can, put me in my place! :) I am forever grateful for that. Between the six of us, my backyard is enjoyable to me again! I want to go out there and play with my kids now. I no longer feel the impending doom of endless weeds! But more importantly, I am reminded of the important things of life!
Lately, I have been looking at it all wrong! It doesn't matter how much you get done in a day, it matters WHAT you did during your day! These 5 friends of mine took time out of their day, and pushed their own "to do lists" aside, to show love, kindness and service. That is what really matters. And if, at the end of the day, I have showed any of the traits of these wonderful women, then I have had a successful, productive, meaningful day!

These friends are my Treasure- not just for today, but EVERY DAY! They are all great examples to me! Each of them, in their own incredible way, make me want to a better person! I love each of you like sisters! Thank you for listening, thank you for being insightful, thank you for all your help, thank you for being my friends!!!
Thank you for being my sunshine during a cloudy time!

You all are truly my treasures and my forever friends!! Love you!!!!