Tender Mercies

So it has been awhile since I posted. Last week was super busy and this week seems to be getting away from me as well. I hate it when this happens. I like to be busy so I feel productive, but no so scheduled that exhaustion is always just there waiting to set in when I stop moving. Anyway, amongst the busyness I have been thinking a bit, and here is what has been on mind. [I swear I did not push the publish post button, but judging by Michael's comment I must have. Par for the course yesterday, another post entirely ( but so humiliating I don't think I could publicly share.)]
Amongst all the hub bub of a bad economy, recession, unemployment and general state of things I think it is even more important to look for the simple things in life which really what bring us true joy. Sure I would love to be able to quit my job tomorrow and have plenty of discretionary income but would it really make me happier? Maybe for a few weeks, or months, I could possibly ride the high for a year, but would it last? I've come to the conclusion that the bliss I'm picturing in my imagination would be just that, imagined. The things which really make me happy on a daily basis are the little things, which I am already abundantly blessed with. The other day when I was feeling particularly blah, I saw the sunset amidst snow flurries. It was awesome, it immediately added a little pep to my step and it reminded me of the many blessings I can appreciate on a daily basis. Utah sunsets, the funny idiosyncrasies of my family. Lexie finds all sort of crap to sleep with every night and the array of things she must have by her side before going to bed changes weekly. This makes me laugh; is part of what makes Lex unique, quirky, and fun, and a tender mercy I don't want to overlook. So I am trying to find the silver lining, recognize the good, and stay optimistic.