I am having a hard time here but instead of listing the many things that are keeping me down I am going to try the opposite. As my friend recently reminded me, "It's count your blessings not your trials." So here goes:
- We live close to family- Brett and Maren, Josh and Katie, My Parents, Chris' Parents, Justin and Ellen
- I love our kitchen, it is so big!
- We have linoleum flooring in the dining room- no more carpet!
- Gordon is so grateful we live on the bottom floor and can go outside all day
- I am thankful that a hose with a sprinkler head can entertain my kids when I am too worn out
- We live about two minutes drive from Chris' work
- Chris enjoys his work
- Chris has a job
- For the most part I really do have wonderful kids
- We live one block from the park
- There is absolutely no temptation to spend more than our budget because there is nothing to do here or no where to shop other than Wal-Mart
- Our circumstances are forcing me to be more creative in entertaining our children
- We have what really matters- each other, our health, happiness, and a loving Heavenly Father who knows what is best even when I don't
2 comments:
very nice. a great list my friend!! and that picture, gosh, it's sooo adorable!!!
Oh Em...we need to get together again. I'm having a hard time here too. Thanks for reminding me to count my blessings instead of dwelling on the bad. Love you!
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