This is why I'm thankful...

Life is so Good....honestly.

I was counting my blessings this morning, I couldn't find anything to be upset about. Here they are, I wanted to post them, so that every time that I log in, I can remember.

1. My husband has a job....and not just any job, a well paying job with room for advancement.

2. We have health insurance. I have such peace of mind knowing that we can get medical attention whenever we need it, and we can afford it, it will not cause us to go bankrupt.

3. My children are healthy. In the history of them, the only thing that has every happened, is that they have both had one ear infection, and one upper respiratory infection. That is it...

4. Jon and I are healthy. We have not major health problems that require more than daily mes.

5. We are buying a home. I can't believe this one... In an economy like this, we are actually buying a house, not loosing one. I am so thankful for this...

6. I have self esteem. I believe in myself, I love myself, and I know that I can do anything.

7. I believe in my husband. He is a hardworking, patient, loving man, and good father.

8. My girls make me laugh. Everyday..... I heard that the average 6 year old laughs about 500 times a day... I guess that makes me a 6 year old, because that is my average day.

9. Jon and I both have both sets of parents. My parents are healthy, and happy, and have homes, and health insurance... His parents are healthy, and happy, and have health insurance, and they both have stable jobs.... For this we are truly thankful.

10. I have a wonderful brother who is educated, and hardworking, and makes me laugh, my sister is healthy, and a good mom, and Jon's brother is growing into a very smart little man.

I watch the news, and I think....Oh, My, God......

What am I ever upset about?

What do I ever have to feel fear about?

What do I have to feel lonely about?

All I have is to wake up, kiss my husband, hug my kids, and love my life.

Through this all, I have learned that 'things' don't make me happy. Purses, and make-up and clothes do not make me feel whole.... Nice cars and beautiful furniture are wonderful, but they are not necessary. What makes me happy is the love of my family and friends, and the comfort that everything is O.K. at the moment.

But I must not forget that all of this can go away with a blink of an eye.

Which is why I appreciate it everyday.....