A late Easter thanksgiving post

Thank you Lord for the lower pain in my back that sent me to the ER on Good Friday. What I thought could’ve been kidney stones was muscoloskeletal strain, as the experts put it. Stress, I translated, caused by long moments at the computer sorting through strategies and articles, by carrying a toddler who’s becoming too heavy for my small(ish) frame. It’s a pain caused by good things. But yes, Lord, I will take it easy.

Thank you Lord for my husband who spends so much time at the gym. I complain about the lack of time he has for me and our son, but really, he’s spending more quality time with us. Gone are the bouts of coughing from his asthma, his need for a nebulizer when allergy season comes. The more time he spends working out, the stronger his resistance to sickness grows. The time he spends with us becomes more valuable, as we enjoy it more and not deal with any of his former sicknesses. It’s time valued in quality, not quantity. And yes, Lord, I will try to learn from him and take better care of my health too.

Thank you Lord for the clutter of toys that decks our room. They are signs of love from family and friends showered upon our son; signs that delight him when he wakes up, signs that fuel his imagination as he plays pretend. They are clusters of generosity and thoughtfulness. And yes, Lord, I will keep them as organized as I can and not get too upset when the clutter gets out of hand. I’ll try!

Thank you Lord for Agent Oso. That funny-looking yellow bear with green patches around his eyes looked really weird to me, but his show is nice and he amuses my toddler like no other character can. Lunch times are made better with that agent of a bear, as my son eats more heartily at the sight of him. Yes, Lord, I try not to make him watch too much television but indulgences have to be made especially when it means getting my son to eat more.

This is post-Easter reflection. I’ve been tackling so much work that I haven’t had time to blog or even go on Pinterest as often as I usually do. Again, thank you Lord that any delays in blogging or pinning is caused by work blessings. It’s never too late for an Easter reflection, now is it? It’s only been less than a week anyway.

Here’s to silver linings, to the stories in the shadows, to the peace that comes with time, to the joys that cause us aches and pains, to the aches and pains that make us appreciate the joys we have. Belated Happy Easter!

Hi! I'm Toni Tiu, and I've been blogging at at Wifely Steps since 2003. This started as a blog to help newly weds adjust to married life. It has evolved into a home and parenting blog. I write about things close to my heart -- good eats, good reads, family, marriage, and the little things that make everyday happy.