Alun and I didn't sleep on Saturday night - someone a street away was having such a loud party that our walls and windows were shaking. The thumping of the bass was making our floorboards shudder. I dread to think how loud the music was in the actual house of whoever was throwing the 2AM party (Yes. 2 freaking AM!!! Who STARTS a party then?!?). Alun and I shut the windows tight (making our room uncomfortably warm - our fan is broken) and both tried foam earplugs. Alun fell asleep eventually - but probably only an hour at most before his alarm went off, and I didn't sleep at all. Every "thump" of their blasting music could be felt - shuddering us in bed as we tried to sleep. In my present state of mind, I just jumped straight to hate and resentment. How dare you keep us all awake tonight? Yes, I know it's Saturday but COME ON, NOW - it's 2 in the morning!!! This is ridiculous! I considered - again and again in my imagination - finding a few solid, ste...
Father God, Thank you. Thank you for every blessing in my life. Please help me to see the small blessings and to always hope for the big ones. My life is in your hands. Amen xx