Spoiled

So today I was thinking…I have a dog that adores me, a family that loves me and great friends who tolerate me…which lead me to the conclusion that I’m spoiled. I have a roof over my head every night, warm blankets to keep me warm, and plenty of food in the frig…which has marked me as blessed. I have a great job with people I love working with in the most amazing city in the world (DC, I know I’m bias)…which is rare in the professional world. I am so spoiled I can hardly stand it. Now, most of the people reading this could probably say they are blessed with all of the same things more or less….so why do we concentrate on all the things we don’t have? For example, I don’t own my place, I’m not debt free yet (college loans ugh..), I haven’t traveled all over the world, and I’m still single. These are the major issues in my life.

This weekend I was watching some of the coverage on Haiti and I couldn’t stop thanking God for His blessings in my life JUST THE WAY IT IS. I’m glad I don’t own my own place yet…I’ll appreciate it more when I do. I can’t say I’m glad I’m not debt free, but I CAN say that I know that responsibility has taught me a few hard lessons which I’ll teach my children some day. The world isn’t going anywhere so I can always save to go on one of my dreamed adventures (Ireland in March :-) ). And lastly…I’m so glad I’m single. I’m unlike most girls who feel incomplete without somebody. I feel 100% whole…I find singleness a blessing from God, but only if you take advantage of it. I have freedom that sadly a lot of women don’t. I love that freedom and someday I’ll turn in a little of that to the right guy, but for now I’m not stressing about it. I’d rather be single and happy…then trapped and alone in a unhappy marriage. So, you see….the things I could complain about aren’t really issues.


The people of Haiti on the other hand are in a horrible unimaginable situation. It looks like deaths are going to hit 200,000. 200,000 THOUSAND!! The people of Haiti already had a horrible roll of the dice to begin with, so after the earthquake it’s a devastated nation. Look what happened to America after 9/11 and that was 10% of what the Haitians lost. So, as I watched this coverage on my television unroll I couldn’t think of one thing in my life to ever complain about. How could I, when I’m watching a people will REAL problems being pulled from building after building? So, this blog is about putting your small issues in perspective…thinking outside yourself…and thinking of ways to reach out to someone with REAL problems. I love how my frontline community and office are having fundraisers for Haiti. I’m hoping to be involved as many as possible whether through financial support, service or prayers. Let us pray diligently that God will restore these people like He restored Job (“You will pray to Him, and He will hear you” Job 22:27) and that His glory will shine through all of their sadness.

“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear, through the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea.” Psalm 46:1-2




This is the only drinking water most have.



Natalie lost both her parents.





Father, send your strength and comfort to your people during this hard time. Restore their hearts, mind, and bodies while they rebuild their lives. And may we always strive to reach out to others in love through service to You. Thank you Lord, for Your many blessings to one underserving spoiled child.