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I was going to do a “real” post, and then I realized that, at least for me, these Thursday Small Successes are real, in every sense of the word. So here goes…
1. I was given a small, gentle nudge about some neglected housework. Rather than pout (too much), I attacked the living room and instituted a new “no eating in the living room” (which is where the only TV is) rule.
2. I’ve been enforcing said “no eating in the living room” rule all week. Despite protests. Despite yelling. Despite threats of starvation for a certain dramatic five-year-old.
3.Though my life has been upside down and not-so-normal for a few weeks, and though it’s looking like it’s going to stay that way for at least another week or two (or three), I’m not freaking out. I haven’t cried. In fact, I have laughed every day this week.
4. (bonus!) Though I’ve seen the list of women I really admire who are attending the retreat I’m leading on Saturday, I haven’t had a panic attack or even freaked out. I credit those prayers of late (mine and others’) and St. Michael, St. Joseph, and Mother Mary. (Left to my own devices, freaking out would be inevitable. Just thinking about trying to teach those wise women anything should have me curled in a ball sucking my thumb. Despite that, I feel peace. And that’s good this year.)
There are many more Small Successes (and plenty of great encouragement) at Faith & Family Live.
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