Okay, so what if it's Thursday night, close enough! It's been a while since I've done one of these, it is definitely time. I have a confession to make - I haven't been myself lately. Well, for most of 2008 actually. I've gone through some highs and lows, but it seems lately that there are more lows than highs, and I don't like that. I know that when I get like this it's time to step back and look at all the good in my life. Thank God for blogging! Honestly, I think blogging has kept my head above water. When I post to my blog, it requires me to look for the good in my life. Yes, I have lots and lots of good, but I don't always see it or feel it.
One thing I need to do is stop watching the evening news. It makes me very anxious - the economy, the disasters, it's all awful! This is definitely a sign that I need to step back and focus more on the little world within the 4 walls of my home, the little world that is most precious to me.
Right now I am most grateful for:
- the health and well being of my family
- the stable jobs that both my husband and I have
- my mother-in-law, who has been helping us out tremendously this summer
- our summertime schedule, which includes a lot of down time (thank goodness!)
- friends who listen to me whine and complain
- the little bouquets of flowes from my garden, given to me by my sweet boy
- this blog for being my happy place
- upcoming travels next month, even if they are just long weekend trips
- my garden, which has been abundant in cucumbers and is about to explode with tomatoes
- air conditioning - my goodness, it has been HOT!
- being able to sleep an extra 30 minutes in the morning because there's no getting ready for school
- upcoming weekend plans, which includes celebrating a special 4 yr old birthday (how did that happen?) and maybe a movie
- all of you, who take the time to read and comment on this blog. Lately I've had zero time to reply to comments, but please know that I read each and every one of them and appreciate them greatly! Thank you
Well friends, TGIF!! Have a great one :-)
