Honestly, I’m thankful that it’s almost weekend over here and the school exams will be done with tomorrow.
I notice that not only is my mental acuity flagging from all the drilling revisions with the children, coupled with other responsibilities, I also feel a bit tense, so the weekend will be a most welcome pleasure.
The brilliant aspect is that all the grilling revisions are paying off. My first son’s exam grades came in looking shiny, so such news energized me a bit and I’m totally grateful because his subjects gave me more concern than those of his siblings.
The truth is that I secretly nursed an occasional thought of anxiety at his results at the back of my mind but I knew that since fear or worry wouldn’t solve any problems, the best thing to do is to work hard and commit the rest into the hands of God and I am not disappointed 🙂
Gratitude has been teaching me a lot. It has changed my perspective and has enriched my life far more than I can say.
There’s always something to be thankful for. I hope you find some reason to be.
© Jacqueline Oby-Ikocha
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Right attitude! I will pray for his success now that he has been so well prepared.
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Thanks dear Belinda. His results has come in and he did well, so I’m smiling 🙂
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Yay! It’s HARD sometimes, isn’t it?!
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Extremely so but with Grace we do our best.
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Glad to hear your children are thriving. God bless you.
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Thank you Brigid 🙂
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Couldn’t agree more. Hard work and a good positive outlook is the best way forward.
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Definitely 🙂
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It would be easy to become overwhelmed! Focusing on the postiive keeps your head up above the water!
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So true Meg. I just keep reminding myself of the positives. Thank you 🙂
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Working on your questions! Should have it finished by tomorrow… Hope that’s ok?
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Perfect! I was going to send you a mail tomorrow.
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Moments of Grace sprinkled through our lives offer opportunities to be grateful
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Very true Raili 🙂
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What a nice post, Jackie, and I do agree, worry gets you nowhere! Congratulations to your son, what a good job!
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Thank you Diane. Parenting is a beautiful tough job 🙂
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So true!
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Kids exams … really stressful! My son’s school re-opens in five days and I am dreading it.
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It’s not easy at all Sonia. Mine will be going on break soon and will have enough time to drive me up the wall 😉
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Ha ha… yes
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Yes being grateful goes a long way. Glad to read that your son’s test results went well.
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Thank you, Pamela. It ain’t easy but we keep pushing 🙂
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Yay! I’m really glad he did well! Schools can put a lot of pressure on kids these days. Summer break is definitely what kids and parents both need to stay sane about it!
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The pressure can be quite off putting. I’m earnestly looking forward to the break 🙂
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