Ever have a time in your life when you just feel like banging your head against the wall? That's me lately and I'm not sure why. Nothing in particular is wrong or off, but I'm feeling frumpy. Let's see, where do I begin?
Okay, so last Friday was so-so, nothing major. Then came Saturday and I was so excited to be going to the salon-spa for my day out. First, I made the mistake of getting on the scale. I thought I had LOST weight, but I found out that I had gained. Poof! Instant depression. Then the weather turned icky and the snow and icy stuff started to fall. Hubby had to drive me to my appointment - more icky-ness. My hair turned out fine, better than I had expected, but the bill always makes me more than a little depressed.
So, let's see...
Money's tight, my jeans are apparently tighter, I have had a headache for 4 straight days, my daughter is being a real poopie head, my mother in law is being so evil to my husband that I cannot even believe it, my husband has been a complete crabby bear lately, and I feel like I'm losing it and losing it big time.
Given all this negativity and depression, I know that the best thing for me to do is to find 5 things that I am thankful for.
1. I am thankful for looking out my window and seeing a beautiful blanket of white snow covering my world. What a beautiful and glorious sight.
2. I am thankful that I drive a truck that gives me a sense of security so that I am not afraid to drive in the snow for the first time in my life.
3. I am thankful that God answered my prayers so that I didn't do something stupid that I would regret for the rest of my life.
4. I am thankful that I stay home to tend to my family because this is the only place in the world where I feel safe and secure.
5. I am thankful that I despite all of my stupid mistakes, I know that I am forgiven and that even though I may give up on myself sometimes, my Lord and Savior has never and will never give up on me.
So, on this Wednesday in December, what are you thankful for?
16 comments:
Morning Suzann! I too have been feeling "not myself" and forcing the Christmas decorating thing! I'm going up and down with the mood thing! But I am thankful that I'm stubborn and looking for ways to not give in to the negative by doing what you are doing and telling myself each and every thing I have to be thankful for and there are many many!!! Hope you continue to fight off your bad feelings too!!! A good hair day certainly does help!!! Glad it worked out. I hear if you walk around with a smile even if it is forced and fake eventually is as good as the real thing!!! Maybe I'll try that???lol Have a good day - Jeannette
I'm sorry you're down. It bites when the blues take control! But you are a very smart lady to know that making a grateful list helps a ton. I'm grateful my hubby has a great job in todays scary job market. I'm grateful I have a truck in the winter just like you! Although I'd be more grateful if mine smelled better! I'm grateful I found blogging and could meet such wonderful people. And I hope one of those wonderful people starts feeling better soon!!!!
Morning! I am going to be praying that God just wraps a blanket around you that makes you feel Him in such a special way. My son almost made a decision earlier this year that would have been terrible. I am so thankful he didn't and I am thankful you didn't either. Many prayers.
I feel with you! I´m not doing that well either..
But I am thankful that we received a bit of rain and the temp. cooled down a bit!
I feel the same as you! Just a little down in the dumps! But what a great way to bring into perspective by finding things to be thankful for! I'm thankful that my husband and I are in great health and that we can afford to get each other Christmas gifts this year!
I am feeling that same blue sickness, different symptoms. I am thankful that I have a job that allows me to stay home a lot. Of course today, I am cleaning out my closet and I am also thankful for trashbags. LOTS of trashbags....
Thanks for reminding us to keep this "yuk" diminished by the great stuff!!!!
Hang in there, I've felt that way many times. You do have a lot to be thankful for!
Hope you feel better soon!
Hi Suzann,
Sorry to hear you're a bit down. We all have days like that. I have been in prayer mode for quite some time because of a situation in my family. It has a way of bringing me down. However, I believe in miracles and I am praying toward that end. I KNOW God is in control and in His time, He'll bring glory to Himself through this. Meanwhile, I am so very thankful for my hubby and my family. My youngest son will be coming home for the holidays in a couple weeks and that will be such a blessing. I haven't seen him since last Christmas! Speaking of Christmas; that alone is a blessing! I love the season and everything that goes with it; the music, the decorations, and the food. God bless you and try to remember that tomorrow comes with no mistakes in it! *smile*
Blessings & hugs,
Sandi
Sorry you feel so...well...poopy.
I totally relate. I've been in a depressed funk all week (is it that time of year or is the black dog back) and I've also head a headache for 4 days straight.
'Tis the season perhaps but good for you for listing all the things you're thankful for.
I am thankful that my dog made it out of surgery in one piece, that I have food in the fridge and a roof over my head, that the zit on the top of my head hasn't gotten bigger and lastly, that I've met so many great women on the Internet.
Giggle On Suzann - big hugs girl!
I'm sorry you feel so blue! Hang in there! It's good that you took the time to notice all the good things in your life. Sometimes we can be so focused on what's wrong that we overlook what's right.
Big Hug,
Manuela
Oh, honey, I was right there last week.
This time of year has a way of intensifying those sad feelings, with the clouds and rain and snow and cold. Just know that the spring will come, the sun will return, and you will feel better. God is faithful. He never promised we wouldn't have bad days, just that He would be there to hold us up when we faced them.
And He also saw fit to send us friends, in real life and in blogland, to help us weather those storms.
Here's hoping for a brighter day tomorrow.
Hi Suzanne,
Sorry you are feeling kind of down.Hope you feel better soon.
I will keep you in my prayers and remember you are a beautiful person.
Take care.
Carolyn
Sorry your having a case of the frumpy's.
On this day I am thankful that if even for a very short time, I got to be grandma to the most precious little girl I have ever laid eyes on.
TO be able to do this again one day, will make me forever thankful.
hey, maybe your jeans would have fit better if you stopped by last Friday:)
I'm thankful for a healthy family.
k-
Believe me, I know exactly how you feel. This time of year makes me so stressed out that it is very hard for me to focus on what I should be thankful for. I am most thankful for my family. We may not have a lot of other things, but we have each other and that is all that matters:)
I think this time of year makes everyone feel a little down. There is so much pressure. I like your idea of writing down things you are thankful for. I might just try that myself.
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