He dances and lifts his toddler hands as he watches his favorite worship band. Each day the words that flow from his mouth while he sings are easier to understand. Extraordinary ordinary.
The little girl who gave her grief for weeks is now one of her "favorite best friends." Sweet, second-grade toothless smiles shine bright when they're together. Extraordinary ordinary.
He works so hard to provide well for our family and wanted to replace our 18" TV that was starting to lose color but it was super low on our priority list. Someone who didn't know his wish decided to gift us a 48" TV in great condition. Extraordinary ordinary.
He was in tears because his prized football from his daddy was accidentally thrown on the roof of the school and there seemed to be no way to get it down. Sweet friends who are like family found a way and celebrated in our sweet boy's joy. Extraordinary ordinary.
I was cold and cranky this morning but texted some precious sisters in Christ and together we commiserated and laughed. Suddenly my load felt a little lighter. Extraordinary ordinary.
Life is full of extraordinary ordnaries:
Young cousins who count down until the next time they see each other.
Sisters who find a way to communicate daily even through complicated schedules.
A husband who is more patient than his wife ever deserves.
A grandparent who delays surgery to make sure he can share Christmas with his grandkids.
Children who often teach their parents more than we teach them.
Neighbors who always make sure to wave.
Friends who check in often.
Playdates.
Family dinners after a long day.
Laughter that fills a house that love has made a home.
Extraordinary ordinary. It infiltrates our lives. Yet, for this stubborn, feisty, and a little weary human, it's sometimes easy to look past the daily blessings and focus on the thoughts that seem to hinder me from praising God. But He is so loving. When I seek Him, I find Him. When I look around me, I can see His hand in every detail. I don't need grandios events to know He is with me. Suddenly the "darkness" that once flooded my mind is filled with the light of His goodness. And, while I am not sure who first coined this term, this, my friends, is extraordinary ordinary.
The little girl who gave her grief for weeks is now one of her "favorite best friends." Sweet, second-grade toothless smiles shine bright when they're together. Extraordinary ordinary.
He works so hard to provide well for our family and wanted to replace our 18" TV that was starting to lose color but it was super low on our priority list. Someone who didn't know his wish decided to gift us a 48" TV in great condition. Extraordinary ordinary.
He was in tears because his prized football from his daddy was accidentally thrown on the roof of the school and there seemed to be no way to get it down. Sweet friends who are like family found a way and celebrated in our sweet boy's joy. Extraordinary ordinary.
I was cold and cranky this morning but texted some precious sisters in Christ and together we commiserated and laughed. Suddenly my load felt a little lighter. Extraordinary ordinary.
Life is full of extraordinary ordnaries:
Young cousins who count down until the next time they see each other.
Sisters who find a way to communicate daily even through complicated schedules.
A husband who is more patient than his wife ever deserves.
A grandparent who delays surgery to make sure he can share Christmas with his grandkids.
Children who often teach their parents more than we teach them.
Neighbors who always make sure to wave.
Friends who check in often.
Playdates.
Family dinners after a long day.
Laughter that fills a house that love has made a home.
Extraordinary ordinary. It infiltrates our lives. Yet, for this stubborn, feisty, and a little weary human, it's sometimes easy to look past the daily blessings and focus on the thoughts that seem to hinder me from praising God. But He is so loving. When I seek Him, I find Him. When I look around me, I can see His hand in every detail. I don't need grandios events to know He is with me. Suddenly the "darkness" that once flooded my mind is filled with the light of His goodness. And, while I am not sure who first coined this term, this, my friends, is extraordinary ordinary.
