Lockdown 65

Lockdown Day 65 - 30 May 2020

The little joys in life are often the ones that have the most power to affect our lives at any given moment. Today I had a few: 

One of my little joys are seeing Roxy, my miniature Schnauzie, do a little jiggle of delight when we leave the house every morning for our walk. Another is that first cup of tea or coffee, every sip a bit of liquid joy. One of my winter joys are putting on a squishy jersey or my favourite boots. 

When one of those little joys turn into a loss, one's life can literally come to a standstill. On a serious note, I recently spoke to someone who lost their family pet to cancer. Albeit part of life, this is something I would never wish on anyone, having gone throught it myself I know the memory never fades. 

On a lighter note, when my favourite coffee or tea is finished and I can't find any stock anywhere it can miraculously change me into Medusa. Or when that squishy jersy is irreversibly damaged the only squishy I want to do is made from chocolate. These may be irrelevant life luxuries to others, but to me their joys turn a dark day into a joyful occasion, or bring life into a weary brain after a long day and lift a heart out of a doldrum of angst. 

Speaking of which, there is nothing that brings a soul to find peace and comfort as a new pet, especially when your loved ones have left. Research has shown this little joy causes great long term fulfilment in such a way that science falls short in its accolades for acquiring a new pet. It is known that lives are saved and souls are healed by the deep spiritual effect a house pet has on the human psyche. 

My Roxy has this way of greeting me when I walk into the house after I've been out. She has this little growl 'howl' to say hello (apparently a Schnauzer thing) and then lifts the one paw to 'high five' me. And then she instinctively knows when schnauzie-therapy is needed and reports for "duty" right on cue. 

So tonight I wish you a million little joys, and if you struggle to see any, start with a cuppa in the sun. Take the time to feel the warmth from the outside and in. And look up and grab hold of the righteous right hand of God who's got you firmly in His grasp. 

I leave you with words if Isaiah 41:10, 

"Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand."