I am not sure if it is because I am getting older, or just life experience, but I am a lot more thankful for what I have. I will be the first person to admit, I do not lead a glamorous life. I life simply, and as peacefully as you can with small kids. I don't have a new fancy house, or drive brand new cars. That is perfectly fine with me. What I do have more than makes up for that. What I have is 1) a home that is more than a house. It is paid for, so I don't have to worry about losing it if heaven forbid my husband or I lose a job. 2) reliable transportation. All of our vehicles are paid for, and are in good running order. I may not have the most fuel efficient mode of transportation but it is ours, and it serves it's purpose well. 3) I have food in the cabinets, and thankfully food in a freezer. 4) I have a job...that I enjoy. Those two things now a days are rare. 5) My family has clothes on their back.
These are the little things I am thankful for. Now for the really big stuff.
1) I have a husband that I is there for me and for our children. While there are times he gets on my nervous, and does things I don't exactly like; I love him just as he is. We have been together through so many things in the 10 years we have been together. Some amazing, and wonderful while other things have been times that have tested us as a couple but we have survived together. We have been through the death of parents far earlier than we would have ever dreamed. But all of these things have made our marriage stronger.
2) Thing 1 and Thing 2. I have heard it before and believe it to be true...I honestly don't remember life before kids. What did I do with my time? These two little boys make me happy, proud, sad, mad, and every emotion between. I am truly blessed to have been picked to be their mom and can not wait to see the men they will become. Well I can wait, they are growing fast enough as is.
3) My family. This is a group of people that are so diverse but at the same time have a bond that no matter what can't be broken. We may not always like each other but no matter what, we love each other and that is all that matters. My family has been referred to as the "Cavalry". Any one of them is just a phone call away, and they will ride in and help with whatever is needed.
4) My in laws. When my husband and I married, I gained a wonderful new family. Not everyone is that lucky.
5) My friends. While this group is a lot smaller than most, it is the core group of people I need in my life. These people are the ones that no matter what will stand by me and my family and support us. These are also the ones that I know are there for me and my family anytime day or night, and they know the same goes for them. The number of true friends I have is not large by any means but they more than fill the role of a friend.
6) My health. I maybe a little to short for my height, but myself and my family are all healthy.
7) My childhood. I grew up in a home that I knew beyond the shadow of a doubt I was loved. I still know that at 30 years old. I had a mom and dad that were there for me no matter what. They made sure I had everything I needed and even some stuff I wanted. I never had to go without food or clothes or a home.
I am a lucky girl. I am a happy girl. No my life isn't perfect, it never has been, and never will be. I am however, grateful for what I have.
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