At the very word, everyone knows what I mean. I don’t even
have to go into what all Mondays entail for me, you already know a few things,
just by the mention of the day:
- The weekend is over
- The weekend was not long enough
- Hello email inbox FULL of things that need to be taken care of
- Task list full of things that need to be checked off this week… especially TODAY
- MONDAY
On this blessed day, this day in which stress takes on a
whole new meaning, this day in which I’m sure the number of grey hairs on my
head is increasing exponentially: Monday, I find myself bombarded with
encouragement.
Surprised?
Not as surprised as me, I’m sure. In the morning alone I received:
- A carving of a Caribao and note reminding me of sweet memories from a weekend of playing with kids in the rain. A fantastic reminder of why I’m here and how blessed I am in so many ways.
- A message of encouragement from my best friend. Being far away from anyone is a test of the relationship. You find out more about who you are, the depths of your relationship, and what they mean to you. Some relationships fizzle out, and some grow even stronger than before.
- A message from another friend full of understanding, reminders of home and encouragement.
I’m so thankful for the encouragement today. It’s had such a calming effect and has really
fought the Monday blues. Whenever they come, I look up at Phil (my water
buffalo) and smile.
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