Day 22 On hold—Best Laid Plans

Plans are just that—a scheme developed in advance, says the dictionary. I would take it one step further, this scheme is also developed in the imagination. Sometimes in HD detail. And when the detailed plans don’t work out as expected, we have a choice to make. Do we let it ruin our mood? As I lay here recovering from whatever virus I have, I’m tempted to be bummed—ok, I’m a bit bummed—but I fight my imagination with reality. The reality is I am so BLESSED!!! I have a home, a cozy bed, delicious food, and all the modern comforts to recover, well comfortably. More importantly, while I rest, my wonderful husband is taking great care of our son and me. I am surrounded by love. Oh, AND Caiden is having a seizure free Christmas so far! Much for which to be grateful.
I also understand full well there are parents out there who are enduring a very different holiday—Perhaps in the hospital with a sick child or worse, at home mourning the loss. Suffering does not care about plans—it comes unexpectedly without warning. So with that in mind, I let go of my imagined plans and rejoice that I am blessed in my humble home with my favorite people in world. I rejoice for the sweet life I have been given. I rejoice that I have faith in a God who loves us so greatly, He stepped into humanity to save us! I rejoice.
How can you better let go of your imagined plans? What fresh new way can you look at your reality this Christmas?
Merry Christmas everyone!