Madame Blueberry

“So long , farewell… ”  No, i’m not saying that because i’m leaving the blogging world after a mere 5 days (site reached 1000 hits last night!), or because i’m auditioning for The Sound of Music, but rather because i have been reflecting on how i often value something much more when it’s gone. 

But where do blueberries fit in?

It’s only when the internet’s down i realise the gift of 24hr access.  Or when the boiler breaks i appreciate hot water as a luxury!  The same is true with people and situations.  I can find myself complaining about someone or something, but when they are not in my life anymore for me to grumble about i can finally clock their worth.

We can moan about the mess a dog makes but when it dies i’m sure its messy nature would seem insignificant if only it could come back to life!

I often go on about my early morning starts for work in the winter, moaning because it’s cold and dark.  (If you don’t know what work i do beyond writing a blog and want to guess my job then go ahead -there are clues in the others posts- it could be a laugh!)  When it’s sunny in the summer though i feel blessed because i can actually get out in the sunshine in the afternoons as early starts mean early finishes.

The cartoon character, Madame Blueberry, complained about everything and always wanted more so she sung “I’m so blue” (both literally as she was a blueberry and also inside too!) until one day she lost it all and she then treasured the things she had had and was able to sing “A thankful heart is a happy heart”! 

Today’s challenge to myself – quit grumbling and thank God for 10 things at least!

“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” (Colossians 4:2)

“Don’t grumble against each other, brothers, or you will be judged. The Judge is standing at the door!” (James 5:9)

“Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.” (1Peter 4:9)