Today, was a lazy day. I decided I was going to stay in my PJ's all day. Not just any PJ's, but my pink Polar Bear ones. Today I was finally going to clean the living room and remove the toys that had piled up so we could put up our Christmas tree. I really wasn't much in the mood though. Usually if I just get started, I can do almost any task. But, today, my heart wasn't in it. Maybe, it had to do with the cob webs I kept discovering or the dust that was clinging to everything. I am not sure. I even considered not completing my task because I couldn't rise above my depressing mood. Then, I heard a knock at my door. So, with my hair all over the place and my Polar Bear PJ's on I answered the door. There stood a friend of mine.
After a moment of pleasant exchange, I noticed her smile was off. So, we plopped on my couch and just talked. She needed me today. I needed her today. While she unloaded her worries and troubles, I was filled with a renewed energy. She gave me a gift today without realizing it. Friendship is funny that way.
I did get out of my PJ's after her visit and finished cleaning my living room and kitchen. I was no longer bothered by the cob webs. Why? Because, they are apart of life. We can sweep them down all we want but they will come back. Not to annoy, I assume, but to teach. So, tomorrow I will smile if I see a cob web and make sure my door is always open to friends and neighbors even if I am wearing my pink Polar Bear PJ's.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
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I know what you mean. I was so busy yesterday that the last thing I needed was a friend to call in a favor, but it happened. I had just gotten in from work and had 2 messages on the phone from her I gave her a call and she asked if I could come help her with cleaning out the home they had just moved out of before they turned the keys into the landlord. I thought their is just now way I can do this, I had worked all day was tired and wanted nothing more than to be lazy, I still had to go ring the Bells for Salvation Army. But she continued to make accommodation's with my schedule so I finally said yes I would see her at 7:30. well I get there and most of the house is done and I'm a little upset thinking I can't believe I came out for this. But as I started to clean a window, (really did need it) she started to really open up about some of the problems she has had lately, then I realized that I wasn't there to clean the House I was there to "Cleanse" the heart of this special spirit of Heavenly Father, I forgot my troubles and took the troubles of hers and help her through them. Heavenly Father used me as His hands to day, Just as He used you, to do the same.
I love wearing my pj's and it seems that is when everyone comes to my door. But that is ok, we all need friendship no matter what we look like on the outside. It matters what is inside our heart. And having known you for forever Jill, I know your heart is good. I remember lots of heart to hearts we had growing up and still have via chatting on line:) We need it to uplift out souls.
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