Today I woke up early.  The light was barely peeking in my windows when I dragged my tired body out of bed.  My bed had clean sheets on it the night before and it was tucked in on all sides.  Snug as a bug in a rug.  There is no sleep as peaceful as the one you have after putting fresh sheets on the bed.  That is beautiful.  The day was beautiful.

      I had to get a drink of water.  I have been drinking a lot more water these days in an effort to take better care of myself.  I have been taking my vitamins and eating better (a little).  I chose a banana instead of a brownie yesterday.  I am proud of myself.  That is beautiful.  My body is a beautiful work of God.  My newfound attitude was beautiful.  I was no longer putting myself down for my weight.  I was proud of myself for my accomplishments this far.

  I picked my Bible up and read today.  That is more than what I would do a few months ago.  It has given me hope and a new direction for my life and for my children.  My son talks to me about Jesus and he asks questions that inspire my own curiosity about things I don't know.  I know more peace now than I ever have.  That makes every hardship I have ever faced worthwhile.  My son will know his Savior and it will be because I was brave and strong enough to make a difference for him.  My life is beautiful.

      I look outside every day as I sit at this computer writing, and my new bird-feeder has drawn so many beautiful birds right outside my window.  The birds make me think about God and the sparrow.  He takes care of that sparrow.  He takes care of me.  He blesses me and he has brought me out of a horrible life and into a beautiful one.  The birds are chirping out there, my son is chirping in here, and my heart is chirping each and every day.  Now that is beautiful.

  There are so many things that you can do, even if they are small, to make your life more beautiful.  Think of what makes you smile.  Even if it is something small like painting your toenails.  Or something big like taking a family vacation.  Make those plans now for a more beautiful life.  You may not have a chance to enjoy it tomorrow, for no one knows what tomorrow will bring.  Please strive to make today as beautiful as you would if you knew it was your last.

You will never regret it.

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