Things I Need

I read something the other day that got me thinking. It was a list of things that someone needed. Some of the things were funny. Some were more serious. After reading it, we had a conversation at Bible study on Wednesday about how so many of us are reluctant to ask for the things that we need in life.

We don’t want to “bother.” We would rather take care of others than take care of ourselves. We’re shy. We were taught that what WE want doesn’t really matter. On and on and on the reasons go.

I started thinking about my own personal list of things I need. I put it here, sort of tongue in cheek. What’s your list?

THINGS I NEED
1. Someone to invent a washing machine that puts the clothes in the dryer for you – thereby eliminating that annoying sour smell that comes from leaving wet clothes in the washer for more than 24 hours.

2. For our beloved dog to stop chewing her toenails at 4:30 in the morning – right next to our bed.

3. For all of my family members who believe that I’m on a “do not pass go, do not collect $200” path straight to hell to find something else to occupy their time.

4. For the little carryout close to my house to carry more things than 25 brands of beer. There is the occasional event in which I need milk – not more beer.

5. For people in my life to be able see in themselves what I see in them.

6. For people in my community to learn to be more gentle in the way that they talk to themselves. (see #5)

7. For my realtor to actually demonstrate that he cares about trying to sell our house in Toledo.

8. More time to knit.

9. More closet space. Or could it be less clothing? (see #1)

10. More humor.

11. More dangly earrings now that my hair is short. I need something besides my chest to keep people from calling me sir.

12. To be more thankful. Perhaps that’s the only way to keep the things on this list in perspective.