“I long to accomplish great and noble tasks, but it is my chief duty and joy to accomplish humble tasks as though they were great and noble”. Helen Keller

Isn't that a great quote. My dear friend posted it on Facebook and I've had it on the brain since. My normal train of thought runs along these lines: "if only I could speak Spanish I could..." and there's a whole host of things I could do! "If only my kids went to school I could..." Again, a whole host of things could fill that time. But the "if onlys" and "what ifs" are not part of this life right now. I am called to do the humble tasks AS IF they were great and noble. And with joy. Now there's the clincher. I'm more of a melancholy personality. No excuse. With a daily dose of perspective and a moment to count all my many blessings then let the joy flow out of me. And what are my blessings?
I am a child of a King - the King of Kings.
I am forgiven.
I am loved.
I have the best family in the world - a husband who loves me and four awesome kids.
I have to privilege to teach my own kids and spend that precious time with them.

I am a busy mom of four but I long to live my life worshipping my Savior even when I'm taking care of dirty bottoms, chasing naughty dogs, teaching a new lesson or preparing a meal for a guest. "I long to accomplish great and noble tasks, but it is my chief duty and joy to accomplish humble tasks as though they were great and noble." May this great quote be reflected in my life - to the glory of God.