Every once in awhile I get a little overwhelmed with life and wish for someone to clean my house. But this morning as I was dusting I was reminded of a blessing.
As I dusted Bob's guitar case as I have for 30 years, it just hit me that I've dusted that guitar case for 30 years! Amazing! But as I realized that, I was thankful that I have a husband who is so talented and has blessed us with his music. Music that's been handed down through the generations. He taught himself to play but was influenced greatly by his Uncle Tommy and others in his mother's ultra and multi musically talented family. Bob was also influenced by the great work of Bob Wills and The Texas Playboys and James Taylor, two of his favorites.
As I dusted the bookshelves in Kaylee's room I'm reminded of the blessing that she is. I've replaced a lot of her things with mine but have left remnants of who she is as she grew up. There are books that were special to her and so they are to me. There's a shelf dedicated to some of her artwork and crafts over the years. And there's a shelf that is full of trinkets that represent Kaylee's special relationship with her Nan.
Then I looked in Bobby's room........and that's as far as I got. He and Jennifer got married a month ago and he hasn't completely moved out yet. Which is okay. I know that eventually his remaining possessions will be gone and Bob and I are already making plans for the space. But I'm happy to make the transition gradually. And when I do get in there to clean and dust, there'll be blessings. Right now there are just too many "blessings" to dust.
I honestly have never considered dusting much at all other than a dreaded chore. But it was pretty fun today to realize that even dusting has its advantages.
