a little hard-headed

i started out the day grumbling and cranky.
i had committed the day before to sing a solo at a funeral and really REALLY did not want to do it.
i was cold and shaky and couldn't eat a thing.
i was irratable and vowed to never do it again.
i cursed every person i asked to sing with me that couldn't.
i tried to think of every possible way of getting out of it without blatantly lying.
but there was no way around it.
the funeral was nice.
half-way through it i got so involved i forgot i was singing.
then i remembered
and
i thought i was going to dry-heave.
the song went really well.
the Spirit was strong.
everyone liked it.
i could see that the family was so grateful.
it was so rewarding
and....
i may end up doing it again.
THEN
i got to come home and floated around the kitchen for a bit and made some of my favorites.


Cranberry salsa I have been craving since the last time i made it at x-mas.

Healthy banana bran muffins- this was a new recipe. no fat. no sugar. not a lot of flavor (i should have let my bananas ripen more). but i still enjoy them because they are healthy.

And i can't say i made these but MMMMMMMmmmmmmm....they taste better than they look, even. SOOOOO sweet and de-lish. (these were from tu madre, Shandee! I think i'll substitue sharing time for her more often)

i got to end the day with a long run and a delicious taco salad.
so maybe i need to sacrifice and serve a little more often.
and a little more willingly.

What blessings have you received from your sacrifice lately???