Posted by:
Tricia Goyer on
February 8, 2008 at
4:18PM EST
Okay, not real roosters, but ceramic ones. Roosters on plates. A rooster clock. The
thing is ... I don't like roosters. But my grandma does. And when she
moved in with us four years ago she brought her feathered friends with
her.
I
don't notice the rooster much any more, and when I do they make me
smile. Some day Grandma won't be around and the roosters will go. Then
again, maybe I'll keep them, because they'll remind me of her.
Lately,
I've been thinking about the little things that I let bug me. Roosters
did for a while, but I'm over that. Dirty dishes in the sink did, but
now I really don't notice them. The more I let God work in my heart, it
seems, the more I get my mind focused on what's most important. My
house used to be perfect, not it's not. I used to be uptight and tense
when things weren't in order--now I choose to care for others above
things.
Maybe you don't have any roosters hanging around. But
maybe you have something that really bugs you. Should it? That's what I
ask myself. Will this matter in light of eternity?
Speaking of
eternity, I'm planning a missions' trip to the Czech Republic soon. I
also know of some awesome opportunities volunteering in a family camp
in Slovakia. So, if you're interested let me know and I'll pass on the
information!
After all, it's the eternal things that could. And THAT'S something to cockle-doodle-doo about!
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(3) Comments
Posted by: Kim on February 11, 2008 2:01PM EST
Goodness! That reminds me of the Rooster lamp that my grandmother has! You would have a fit if you could see it! Imagine a Tiffany rooster and you get the idea!
But, if that hideous thing was left to me after that dear lady was gone, I would treasure it!
I read this post right after I finished your post about 'what's in a name'. The combination of a name AND a visual (like a rooster) can provide wonderful memories! My great grandma collected salt and pepper shakers. While she's been gone for many years, I always think of her whenever I see tacky salt shakers! You are wonderful to allow your home to be overrun by the roosters!
Posted by: Tricia Goyer on February 15, 2008 1:16PM EST
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