Speechless

(The content of this blog stems entirely from an FB memory; it caught me stock still enough that I knew I had to commit it to this page for all time.)

*October 23, 2016*

So, I have this silly shirt I purchased from Walmart that says "I'd be jealous of me, too!" which is completely ridiculous and funny, and causes hilarious conversations when I'm out and about. Trust my youngest - our "mister" - to offer up his sage, 9-year-old soul.

"Jealousy," he says, taking a giant bite from his sandwich, "Jealousy causes despair." And then the twins stop short, as do I. And there's a quiet while this hefty morsel sinks in, and then we just all still the insane joking and puns for that moment to honor this.

Yes, mister, it does. And that's why it's so important to never look at what others have, but to instead focus upon the very many blessings God has gifted each one of us -- to honor them.

You can always recognize someone who is set upon Christ and trusts in their individual worthiness, etc., by the way that they praise, are genuinely happy for, and celebrate someone else's fortune.

Smiles. Indeed.

Dang, if I'm not a blessed mama. #TheseKiddos

- Living Joy - This Carman Girl