Keeping Perspective
Sliding into the seat, I sigh as my gaze falls upon the cracked and faded console of my old car. Her 17 years of age are showing. I remind myself that I am not a “car person.” My appreciation of vehicles lies in their performance much more than appearance. The few years we have had this aging car, although filled with some repair, have been pleasant. This is the automobile of choice as she runs well and we enjoy driving her more than any other car we have ever had.
Yet, I must confess that the dashboard cracks and faded spots and torn up seats are not my favorite. Seat covers do help the front seats and I have decided a blanket placed over top of the crumbling leather in the back helps my eye to rest, but at times it seems to me a bit discouraging.
As I continue to reflect while I drive, I remember what these cracks and tears symbolize. Two weddings we have been financially connected to in less than nine months and a heart to do this debt free has had consequences. I could be driving a newer, nicer car if we wanted car payments or we could have had a nice used car debt free if we had chosen to put the wedding expenses on a credit card. Neither were options for us.
My musings always seem to return to perspective. That word and the frugal life are so often intertwined. As I again looked at the cracks before me, I smiled. For now, they will symbolize the fruit of the choices made. These days when I get into this car and my gaze falls upon the aging areas of my car, images of Firstborn Son as he watched New Daughter walk down the aisle come to mind. I think of Daughter, beautiful in her wedding dress and of heartfelt tears and joy filled laughter and perspective helps me to see what is most important.
For those that are praying people, keep our family in mind. This Saturday is Daughter’s wedding day. Keep this mother’s heart in your prayers as I will miss this dear daughter. May God make this special day a delight for all and as always, being our deepest of desires, bring glory and honor to His name.
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2 Responses to “Keeping Perspective”
February 25th, 2011 at 8:55 am
Praying real joy from the Joy-Giver for all of you in this new adventure in life!
February 28th, 2011 at 9:31 am
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