God has taught me so much lately about this topic. He’s helped me to realize all the little things He brings into my life as sources of encouragement. So many times, people will go out of their way to say hi or write me a little note and it makes my whole day. Or I’ll come home and there will be a letter or e-mail from one of my CIT buds, and it will be the biggest encouragement. Just this morning, one of my dear friends brought me cookies and a note. It was one of the nicest things that could have happened, but it wasn’t a huge drawn out deal either. It was just one of those unexpected things that brings a smile to your face. Lately, there have been a few people who have sent me e-mails and cards that have come at exactly the right moments. It’s cool that God seems to know exactly what we need when we need it. And as a lot of you know, I’m going to be a cheerleader. And Sunday, one of my fellow cheerleaders came up and was super excited about it. It was such an encouragement and got me excited about it. Until that point, I had been dreading it like the plague. It’s funny how often the little things of life make your days the best. A smile from a friend, a note or e-mail of encouragement, even just a hello can make your day so much better. And funny thing is, it’s often the little things that ruin your day. So remember how important the little things are as you go throughout your day. Remember that one word or smile can make someones day, and one word or frown can also ruin someones day. It’s all about the little things.

I’m babysitting Mr. Harmless’ kids and thought I’d add something new to my blog. Kids are funny things you know, they have such an innocence and spirit about them. Take kindergarteners for instance, I eat lunch with them some days and they are so funny. Today I was trying to learn Chinese from one of them, and she kept laughing at me because I was saying the words wrong. Yet she can speak it fluently. They often remind of the simpleness of life, and how often I run around to busy to notice the little things. They are always so interested in you too, they always want to talk to you and sit by you. Matthew 18:3 says, “And he said: “I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” So as you go throughout your day, remember the simpleness of life, and enjoy the little things.