Thankful Heart and Crying in the Bath Tub
Dear God I have a Thankful Heart. I’m exhausted. But I am thankful for you and the strengthen you give to me each day. Today was one of those days that although it was a Sunday, the day of rest, I didn’t seem to stop moving. It wasn’t much unlike other days. I seem to be in a stretched mode lately. And who isn’t? But today something clicked for me, of course the click didn’t happened until the end of the day.
I didn’t “get it” and/or it didn’t “click” until after
the full breakfast was made
and the dishes and kitchen were cleaned up
the food prep for the week was completed: hard boiled eggs, yogurt parfaits, lunch snacks, smoothie kits, iced teas made
and the dishes and kitchen were cleaned up
the home made beef stew was made and simmering
and the dishes and kitchen were cleaned up
the over due thank you notes were drafted and labeled
the laundry factory was orchestrated
the “spring cleaning” items were photographed, researched and listed on eBay
the gluten free pizza dough was made and lunch was served (Boys made the pizzas kind of…. with intervention from me)
and the dishes and kitchen were cleaned up
I folded the countless baskets of laundry that have needed attention for the last 3 days
I served the delicious homemade beef stew
and the dishes and kitchen were cleaned up
I cut my husbands hair
Then my husband asked me if I wanted him to run me a bath
The Whistler brought his night light candles into the bathroom so I’d have “ambient lighting” (his words)
5 minutes later The Whistler came back in just to give me a kiss
Then my husband called into the quiet bathroom to make sure I was ok
Then I got it.
Exhausted and almost unable to lie still in the bathtub
Then I got it
the tears came and stream down my face into the Epsom salt filled tub
not because I couldn’t find a quiet moment
I was so thankful for being exhausted.
I was thankful that I was healthy enough to care for my family as I chose.
I was thankful that I have boys who care about me so much they want to give me some quiet time but then find it hard to be too far away from me.
I was thankful for the stamina and positive attitude that I find in the faith that when I put my life in your hands you will get me through.
There is nothing I can’t do with a thankful heart.
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Donna VSG
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So glad I found your blog. My bathrub is my best relaxation/stress relief. It’s seen it’s share of tears.
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my tiny tank
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Hi Donna, I couldn’t agree with you more. My tub is my place. I loved that my husband offered to draw me a bath. I really needed it!! The tears were a bonus surprise. thanks for your comment.
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Dixie L
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YOU are truly blessed…but know YOU bless others too!
Dixie
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my tiny tank
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thanks Dixie. Taking time to mindfully be aware of my blessings is something I need to work on. I’ve been letting it build up. I think I will be in better shape if I mindfully remind myself of my blessings
thanks for your comments they always hit home.
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Cindy S.
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A thankful heart is a very good thing… thank you for sharing yours with us!! It is so easy to get caught up in the day to day and forget to be thankful for that sweet day to day busy moments when you want the peace. Just remember that peace is in the heart no matter the busy!
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my tiny tank
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Hi Cindy. You got this right. Being thankful for the day to day things. My mother always seemed to enjoy her after meal clean up. It was her time. And she never rushed. I need to find that
thanks for your comment it is very insightful.
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Julie
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Awww. Your husband and son are thankful to have you and show you their appreciation. A thankful heart is a wonderful thing, and having a loving supporting family, is much to be thankful for. God bless!
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my tiny tank
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thank you Julie I think I was taken back when in the end of the day it was apparent that they knew I had been stretched all day. That I need some quiet time of my own. It was very sweet.
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NIchole
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Its amazing how we can go through everyday, on autopilot, and it takes moments of shear exhaustion to realize how lucky we are.
So happy you and your ‘boys’ are so happy. I am hoping to have a chold of my own this year and you are truly an inspiration!
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my tiny tank
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Hi Nichole, thanks for your comment. Oh my goodness, I am so good at autopilot. But yes in that exhaustion I realized I was blessed and thankful. It was a very emotional moment. Tears of joy!
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Trish
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I have learned to take things as they come. Then when they get really crazy and I’m feeling it I get my iPod and headphones head to my nascent and start jumping on my excercise trampoline. I physically work it out.
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my tiny tank
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Hi Trish. I’m going to work on taking things as they come….. just as long as it’s not more dishes
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Amanda
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Just a good reminder – I too spent the entire weekend running just to take care of all the family neeeds… but I too need to stop and be thankful for all the blessing! Love your blog!
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my tiny tank
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Hi Amanda. Thanks for reading my blog. Yeah I think I was getting a bit resentful, but in the end I realized that I was thankful to have a family to care for. Big stuff.
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Michelle R
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Beautiful post. It is nice to know that others appreciate all you do, even though they may be “little” things, they sure do add up to alot!
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my tiny tank
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HI Michelle, I’ve always believed in the little things in life. I think I was getting a bit overwhelmed. But I learned that I never want to get sick of the little things. It is those little things that really make a difference. thanks for your comment!!
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Julia
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What a wonderful post. Brought tears to my eyes. So important to remember to be thankful for everything we have!
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my tiny tank
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Hi Miss Julia, Amen. I think I need to add a little more quiet moments in my day for being thankful. Maybe when I am sipping my tea
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Dana
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Wow! This was powerful! Thank you for this post!
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my tiny tank
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thanks Dana!
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Cris Martin
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I had to share this on my page….This is life…truely living it…and in that one still moment…BEING THANKFUL. God Bless You…for sharing it with us. Hugs sooo much.
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my tiny tank
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thanks Chris! you wrapped it up in three words!! “This is Life!” I love it. Life is all the little things!! Hugs to you too!!!
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