Fitness Friday Seems Frivolous Today
Today was grocery shopping day–a day or two overdue. As I unloaded my ten bags overflowing with food, I became mildly irritated at the bagger who didn’t put all my cold stuff together. And at my daughter who insisted on me making her lunch before I had all the food put away. And at the creators of Cheddar Sun Chips for making them taste so darn good that I ended up having three handfuls.
Then I felt a little prick in my heart. The gentle yet firm voice of the Holy Spirit reminding me to be thankful for my abundance of blessings…
~The luxury of having multiple grocery stores packed with every food known to man within a 10 mile radius of my house
~The financial resources to purchase all the food we need, all the food we want, and a lot of food we end up throwing away
~A brand new vehicle I can use any time I want to drive to any store I want, to purchase anything I can afford
~A living, healthy 3-year-old who has the ability to run, communicate clearly and eat
~The physical and emotional well-being to be able to feed her and my other children when they are hungry
And a million other things I take for granted every single day.
A few thousand miles away, Haiti lies in devastation after a massive earthquake. As of right now, an insane number of people have no water, no food, no home and no medical care. Many of them have lost parents, children and friends.
And down the road, my friends Amy and David–having been in the Haitian adoption process for the last year and a half–don’t know if their little daughter Charlotte is dead or alive. They know the orphanage was destroyed. They know people died. They just don’t know what happened to Charlotte.
I don’t know about you, but now doesn’t seem like the appropriate time to lament about gaining a few pounds or failing to fit into a pair of jeans. Not a good day to swap recipes or list exercise tips.
Instead, I think I’ll get on my knees and pray.
Do donate to a reputable organization in its relief effort to Haiti, I suggest World Vision.
Thanks girl! A good kick in the pants reminder on this very sad day!
Love ya
Paula G.
Wow. I certainly will be praying for your friends Amy and David and their little girl Charlotte today. Thanks for the pictures and the sobering reminder.
You are so right. I found myself grumbling this morning about "having to" grocery shop today.
My heart is broken for Haiti, especially the children. I pray that little Charlotte is ok and gets to come home soon.
Well said, Sandy.
I can't even imagine what your friends are going through right now – as they wonder about Charlotte. Oh my goodness. I already said a prayer for them. Keep us updated on that one.
Thank you – for reminding me of all the things I take for granted – for all the things I'm blessed with.
Have a good weekend 🙂
-Kate 🙂
Oh Sandy,
So often, we are so out of touch with the world around us. I know for myself; having a niece who is half Haitian — still being out of touch; worried about my calorie count of the day, the size of my butt, the measurements of my waiste, wondering whether or not my son who was dropped off at his expensive daycare will eat his lunch or not, wondering if I should schedule my hair appointment tomorrow or wait until I get back from Disney, wondering when I should schedule my carwash.
Yep, while I am pondering all the things on my to-do list, there are people in complete and total devastation, with no water, food, clothing, or hope.
So today, as I sip my Tazo Green Tea and press forward with my daily tasks, I will thank God for my simple "problems" and ask Him for His mercy, care and provision for those without!
Hugs to you and trusting God's grace for your friends who are awaiting news on Charlotte.
~Ana
Grocery shopping day today. I really don't like it. But you've put it into perspective. Thanks.
The cough you mentioned in my comments? My oldest son had been coughing for a month and I finally got him to the doctor yesterday. He has walking pneumonia also. So you need to get to the doctor. Sorry to sound so bossy!
I totally have been feeling this way.
Why did we need that flat screen again? I mean really, it´s nice but what about these precious ones in Haiti.
Thanks for being so open!
Sandy, love your new look too!
Dani Joy
I will pray for Charlotte and her new family.
I totally have been feeling this way.
Why did we need that flat screen again? I mean really, it´s nice but what about these precious ones in Haiti.
Thanks for being so open!
Sandy, love your new look too!
Dani Joy
You are so right Sandy….working on getting over myself here and praying for Baby Charolette. I did read that the US it trying to move those adoptions along to get babies with their families. I will add the darling to my list of names of those in Haiti.
Sandy,
I am right there with you. The Haitian earthquake is constantly on my mind and in my heart. I am absolutely sick for these people who had so little begin with. Now they have nothing.
I am praying and grieving with them from where I live. I know that I will never completely know what they are dealing with, but I know that God intentionally burdened my heart when this tragedy happened.
Praying for your friends and all Haitians.
Melanie