Do not tidy!

You know i was in a real tidying mood today- it's a rare occurance really, so i decicided to clean the whole kitchen- like cookers and all, dunno why i'm admitting this really, but anyway, i'd the whole place cleaned and just brushed the floor, when my granda comes in, in his dirty farm clothes, decides to have something to eat, crumbs everywhere! And has he never heard of a chopping board? Then he drops a container which smashes on the floor, so i have to clean the place again and then he leaves me more dishes to do!! So whats the motto of this story- don't tidy, it's just not worth the hassle!! I read one of those wee fridge magnet things the other day that said "A tidy house is a sign of a wasted life" Think they have a point there!! But i really shouldn't moan, i'm trying to be in thankful mode at the mo!!

How come it's easier to moan about things than give thanks? Easier to criticise than to encourage! My bible notes reminded me that it's so important to be thankful for all God has given us. Even when things aren't going our way, we have lots to be thankful for- our family, good friends, a lovig heavenly father, our church and the freedom we have to worship .... and the list goes on. I actually decided to write down all the things i was thankful for, and when i actually stopped to think, there was so much to be thankul for, i was amazed!! It really humbles you and fills you with gratitude when you count your blessings, just like that old song says that used to be on the radio nearly every sunday morning: "Count your blessings, count them one by one" Tra la la!! Ok, a gold star for anyone who can tell me who sings that?? I think that might be tricky even for Allison, the queen of general knowledge!! Any ideas??