There were days when I would grumble about not having a dishwasher and other days I just wished she would take a nap so I could get something done.
Then there was the day when she climbed up on the counter so I could watch her color while I washed. We talked about whether or not elephants sneeze or if bubbles can freeze. Was the chicken surprised when the chick came out of the egg or did she know that little baby was in there all along?
And wouldn’t you know it? By the time we had thought up two new crayon colors and she listed five things she wanted to be when she grew up, the dishes were done.
What a missed opportunity that would have been had the dishwasher worked and she slept the afternoon away.
God’s blessings are often missed because we are so busy thinking about the things we don’t have or we think we deserve.
Thank you, Lord, for reminding me that dishes are just dishes and little girls don’t keep.
