Upon occasion lately, I’ve found myself saying that life isn’t unicorns, skittles and daises. I do not mean to be Eeyore, and I realize it is not the most upbeat line; but, there have been many times when it has seemed reality. If I dwelt on the challenges of the last few months, it would not be described as anything resembling unicorns, skittles or daises.
How about you? Can you relate? Anyone else out there that has been facing a season of challenges?
Business concerns.
Health concerns.
Parenting concerns.
Family.
Relationships.
Work.
Struggles.
Ongoing situations.
Projects.
Deadlines.
I feel as if I experienced a real respite from reality and, this weekend, was filled with unicorns, skittles and daises! It almost makes me laugh now, just thinking about the party that seemed to be themed on a thought that had become a staple in my mind! We traveled to North Carolina for a very special event: The Salesman’s youngest niece turned seven, and her parents hosted a surprise, unicorn-themed, birthday party. My sister-in-love deserves some kind of award for all the creative ways she celebrated their youngest daughter. And you all know how I like to celebrate with parties! We arrived early so I could get in on the pre-party fun! I realize that party planning and organizing may not be your thing; but, it is mine. I enjoy every bit of it!
And family is such a blessing. And we had a good time being with everyone. I’m going to share some of my favorite pictures from our trip. We did have one business appointment while in the Motherland; but, no pictures from that, I promise!
This was my favorite of the birthday girl holding every unicorn that I had carefully displayed on one of many tables. This seven year old truly enjoyed them. It made me so happy. And I also love how gently my sister-in-love is touching her daughters arm in this picture.
So we have unicorns, and although they are not daises, we enjoyed these blooms:
And her face says it all – she was surprised!
Unicorn horns…
Family.
And a bonus with The Salesman’s oldest niece:
I pray that in a reality that may not always be unicorns, skittles and daises, that you do experience the joys and happiness and pleasure of the good that is sprinkled along the way. Life is challenging and difficult and reality sometimes stinks; but, I do find myself being grateful for the times when there truly are unicorns, skittles and daises. This last weekend was proof that the proverbial does exist. And as I settle back into my reality, I choose to be grateful for times when the LORD shows me that what I have even begun to think does not exist, truly does.