Daily Reminder

This post is different from the norm. I tend to get stressed over things that are really not a big deal. If you know me, you know that. :-)Here is my latest source of unnecessary stress:

Last week, we found out Miller's crib had been recalled. We are having a lot of drama getting a new crib (We ordered one last week but received invalid tracking information and have no clue where it is or when it might get to us). I have been on the phone numerous times today with various customer service reps. trying to locate the crib, and they were all puzzled and blamed the issue on someone else (Babies R Us: "It's FedEx's fault." FedEx: "It's the crib vendor's fault." Crib Vendor: "It's Babies R Us's fault."). I became very frustrated and realized that it was truly affecting our day--and not in a good way.

I prayed for God to help me get over it--to move on and recognize this for the relatively insignificant situation that it is--and this verse came to mind:

"Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things." --Philippians 4:8

I'm going to do that today. I'm going to try VERY hard to think about lovely things, to be thankful for everything I have, and to enjoy this wonderful day I have been given with my family. Thank you, God, for daily reminders that we do not have to be controlled by the negative things in life, big or small. Thank you for giving us joy, peace, and abundant blessings!