Balloons

I had a sweet little thought today. My daughter had a birthday party almost a month ago and we paid extra for the 'good helium' in her balloons. We wanted them to last longer than just a day or two. Well we are going on 27 days and they are still afloat, a bit saggy, but afloat. There is one sad yellow one that is tied to 2 other balloons and it's getting very weak. The balloon is staying afloat mostly because of the support of the other 2 stronger balloons. The immediate thought I had when I looked at this sad yellow balloon was how much the strength of others can uplift us. We may be on the edge of defeat but sometimes that little extra boost is what we need to stay 'afloat' one more day. Now I'm not expecting this weak balloon to all of a sudden shoot to the moon, but it was nice to think of those in my life who have helped me when I was a bit 'saggy!' The pillars around us may not realize how influential they can be at certain times. They may not understand their value or importance, and yet God can use them. I am so thankful for those who have showed a quiet and humble example of what a life can be & helped me along the way! Here's to staying afloat!