Got to get up with Jeremy, make him lunch, and send him off to work
Went back to sleep for an hour
Got back up and vacuumed
Did the laundry
Did the dishes
Went to the bank
Left on time to drive to Gold Canyon to pick up my dear Nat Don where she works
Got a free drink and an afternoon of girl time
Saw my parents and my husband and my best friend for dinner
Got more girl time/story time on the way to drop Natalie back off
Then on my way home I popped in a CD that had all the classics (Lean on Me, Respect, Barbara Ann, Single Ladies...ya know, the classics). And as I'm driving along I can't but be thankful and rejoice in the wonderful day I've just had.
So I dance.
Great tunes, good mood, awful lighting--seemed like the perfect mix. As it gets to about the fifth song and I start to pass other cars on the road, and start thinking I wonder if they can see me. That would be embarrassing.
Then I start to think about the one person who can see everything I do, who knows everything I think; and I wonder, Does God giggle when he catches me dancing like a crazy person in my car? Or does He just smile and go, Yup, she's a weirdo, but that's just the way I like her.
I think it brings joy to His heart to know that there is enough joy in mine to let go, relax, and be crazy.
I think that God is like the person who catches you rockin' out to a song at the stoplight and, instead of smirking because he's way too cool to ever look dumb, he smiles along with you and goes, I know exactly what that feels like.
Point being: I know that it makes God happy when His children are happy. But whether He giggles as He watches or starts dancing along too, that's something I'll have to ask when I see Him face to face.
I hope you find the time and find a reason to let go and dance like a crazy person this week.
LEE
LAURA! i love this. let's be bloggy friends!? yes??? i miss you so much and reading this is just what i needed. you are so special and i love you to the moon and back.
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