Gratitude

(thanks to my friend Pam for the cute idea and supplies to make these blocks)

Okay, so maybe I was being just a tad on the dramatic side to call Asthma "my doom." Me dramatic? I know, it doesn't happen often :) In all seriousness though, that is how I felt yesterday. I know there are so many things that are so much worse and I really am grateful that this is as serious as my kids health issues get.

That is where my thoughts have taken me today...gratitude, simplicity, and recognising the blessing we do have. I came across this quote and I feel that it really expresses my gratitude this year.


We had expectations of where we would be this year and we are not there...it just hasn't been possible with the economy. Sometimes I get frustrated but when I take a step back and look at what I do have I am overcome with the abundance of my life.

When I was in college there was so much I hoped for and so much I wondered about my future life....what would my husband be like? Or how about- will I ever date a boy I don't get sick of!?! What will my kids be like? Where will I live? Will I be good at being a Mom? Will I be good at making a home? Will I be happy?

I love my small life. I love our home.

I am happy. Happy and overflowing with abundance.