Blessings from Belleview: No Worries

Life for us has changed since we have moved to Calhoun County.  Our family has gotten bigger, unexpectedly.  We already had one oops when Mitchell was born.  He took us completely by surprise.  In fact, our whole family has been a surprise.  From finding out that we would have twin girls to finding out that we are having another 8 short months after the birth of the girls.  Throw in a dog and 2 kittens and you will find a busy and energetic household.  My exercise regime?  Chasing kids and pets.  On a brisk, October morning, I was sipping a nice delicious cup of coffee with a dash of cream and two small spoonful of sugar as I glanced out the sliding glass door at the 2 playful kittens.  The girls have named the kittens Tink and Belle, after one of their favorite Disney character.  Since they have wandered to our back door, we have welcomed them openly and with joy they greet us each morning, even more so when they know I will bring them the food.  I watched with interest at their little cat game that they often play, wrestling.  I marveled at their daring acrobatics as Tink leapt in the air and pounced on Belle with a seemingly vicious attack yet without hurting her.  Belle, who is now pinned, sneakily escapes from Tink’s firm grip and jumps on a nearby chair.  Tink, lazily wagging her tail, slowly eyes Belle and then yawns with disinterest. As Tink became distracted by a leaf rolling by in the gentle Autumn breeze, Belle lunges from the chair to return fire.  The game went on for several minutes.  I could not help but laugh at the antics of these two new additions to our family.  A few short weeks ago, they appeared at our back doorstep with their matted hair and scrawny bodies hungry, weary, and tired.  Now they don’t have a care in the world.  Oh how easy life must be in the life of the kittens.  They don’t worry about where the food is coming from.  They are showered with love and affection each day from 3 children who at night wait anxiously for the morning to see their beloved pets.  Not a care.  The kittens zip through chair legs chasing each other in good-natured fun.  No problems.  They climb up and down steps in what now appears to be a fast paced game of tag.  No worries.  I watched through tears from laughing at their hyperactive playful tenacity as they rolled through the grass.  No anxiety.  Now they are resting, peacefully after a joyful frolic with each other on our back patio.  Sometimes, life is never easy.  There are days where anxiety seems to be the overwhelming norm.  Often we feel we are pushed to the brink: mentally, emotionally, and physically.  I did not want to leave our bed that morning.  Yet, on this morning, I learned a thing or two from those two little kittens.

 

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. (Philippians 4:6)