More Like Ruth..

We have been battling night time wake ups a lot since Audrey had the croup.  It is utterly exhausting to wake up several times a night, and frustrating when I feel she should be out of this stage, since she is closing in on one year.  This morning she woke at 5:30 a.m. and we were determined she WAS NOT getting out of her crib, and she was determined she WAS NOT going back to sleep.  She cried for at least 30 minutes, and I finally gave in.  After a brief temper tantrum, I took her downstairs to rock and calm down.  As I was holding her and singing to her, she was twirling my hair around her sweet little fingers and humming along with me.  How is it that this little girl can make the make the most frustrating situations just disappear?  Why do I get so upset over something so ridiculous as a crying baby?  It made me reflect on my bible study this week, which was about Ruth and her selfless attitude.  I pray that I can be more like Ruth, and be more selfless and less selfish in ALL aspects of my life!  I know I am probably not considered a selfish person, but sometimes I can be far from selfless. Do I always do what God wants me to do first, even when it is inconvenient for me?  No, but I am working on it.  Does God want me to wake up at crazy hours and be overwhelmed with frustration?  No, but maybe he is trying to teach me to have a selfless attitude.  If Ruth can do it, I can too. :)