The Little Things

Throughout the 24, almost 25 years that I have been on this earth, I have been called by several nicknames--JenJen, Princess, Mouth of the South (Yes, I love to talk), Blondthang, Shorty, etc. etc. But my favorite has been Little Bit. If you know me, this name is quite fitting as I am only 5 ft and 1/2 inch. One reason why I love this name so much is because it is what my dad used to call me growing up, and well-things have changed quite a bit in my family since those days, but that's a whole other post for another day.

All day today I have been thinking about the "little" things in life. Like the sweet letter I got in the mail from my 89 year old Grandparents just saying hi, that they miss & love me, and that I bring so much joy to their life. Anyone who has spent more than 5 minutes with me knows that they are my best friends, and this "little" gesture of writing a simple 4 line letter went a long way with this girl. Or the light rain that fell on my face as I jogged all of 2 miles this morning in the already 70 degree, sticky, humid weather at 6:30AM. Or the hug I got from my roomie & the wagging tail of her dog Jack as I was walking out the door to go to work.

I have always been a fan of the simple things in life. I pay very close attention to detail and delight in making others feel loved. I am one of "those" people who still writes letters in the mail, leaves little "I love you" and "Have a good day" notes for my friends and family, even when I know I will see them in just a few hours and probably talk/text/g-chat with within the hour.

Don't get me wrong--I do love the "big" things in life, like weddings and babies and graduations. I am a big dreamer-I do have big hopes and dreams for my future, but lately I have really tried to focus on each day, so that I do not miss what is in store for me in the "here and now." Everyday for the past two years I have read the Jesus Calling devotion book by Sarah Young. If you do not have a copy, you need to get one today. The book reads like a letter from Jesus, as if He is speaking directly to you. Each morning as I sit on my couch (or back patio, depending on the weather) to read this "letter" from Jesus, I get chill bumps. I feel as if Jesus wants to talk directly to me...I picture myself sitting face to face with Him, as He holds out His hand and says, "Jenny, if you start your day off with me and just trust in me, you will be alright." Each morning, I am reminded of the "little" things in life--the sunshine and the flowers, the baby bird living in our birdhouse on the back patio.

Little by little, day by day, I feel like I am "getting" this thing called life. Yes, there are days where I backtrack and I don't quite "get it," but that's okay. I am very Little compared to God and anything is possible with Him.  I want to always be reminded of the little things, afterall it is by enjoying the little things that make the "big" things that much more enjoyable!