This Too Shall Pass

Yesterday as I was getting Ava out of her car seat, I was remembering how little she slept during the day at first. I remember not being able to get anything done, and being so frustrated because of it. I've mentioned before how I am generally a better person when my house is clean, or let's say "in order." I remember thinking, this isn't going to last forever, before I know it she will be in fifth grade trying to hide makeup in her backpack, and coming home from school looking like she tried out for Ringling Bros. Circus. Then it hit me. This too shall pass. I realized I have frequently come back to this phrase throughout my later years in life.

When my finances were in shambles, this too shall pass.

When my marriage was shaky, this too shall pass.

When Aiden gave me a monumental hard time about the clothes he put on his body EVERY MORNING, this too shall pass.

When Ava slept in thirty minute increments, this too shall pass.

When Aiden asks me a million questions on why I am doing what I'm doing, or what I'm doing it for, this too shall pass.

No matter what you are going through, this too shall pass. I use my faith along with this phrase, and that is what gets me moving, and keeps me going. One day you will look back, and it will be all just a bad memory. Keep you chin up, and keep on truckin'. I guarantee you will learn something from it.

I used to have a tendency to keep myself in the moment and just fret about my current situation. I would think, what about this, what about that? The best thing you can do is take your mind off of your problem if you have done everything you can do regarding that problem that day.

Matthew 6:34 So do not worry about tomorrow for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

Keep your mouth from spouting negativity. It seems so simple, but it is so important. Matthew 12:34 ... For the mouth speaks out of that which fills the heart.

Have you ever heard the phrase, fake it till ya make it? I know it's hard sometimes, but even when you are down, put on a smile. When you are sad, talk about what you ARE happy/thankful for.

I have been there let me tell you. Stay close to positive people. Misery loves company, so stay away from her too!

... and remember, this too shall pass!