Chocolate, family, my love, hugs, ice cream and joy are just a few words that passed through my head as I blew out my birthday candles. 24. One more year and I’ll be a quarter of a century old. Ug! I shed a few tears over this, but I am ultimately impressed by my transformation over the last 24 years. I am also impressed by the blessings in my life; who am I to deserve such amazing gifts? I know it’s a silly saying; “count you blessings,” but have you ever tried it? If you haven’t, then do it. You’ll be shocked, just as I was. Here are some blessings of mine:
My husband of four and ½ years :: My health :: His health :: Family :: Living in the same area as family :: Hugs from my niece :: Our home :: Our jobs :: Our faith :: Our new church :: New friends :: Old friends :: Education :: A cozy bed :: Loving to cook :: Painting :: Good books :: Time to read a good book :: Mornings with Isaiah :: Coffee and Bible studies :: Ice cream at Renaissance :: Chocolate :: Eva Cassidy's melodic voice :: The feeling I get when Isaiah comes in from work :: Co-workers :: My students (naughty or not) :: Hugs from my students :: Shoes :: A long talk with a friend :: Living near a Trader Joe’s :: A new haircut :: Hot showers :: My faux fur cuddling blanket :: The color red :: My in-laws dog, Sammy :: Free wireless internet :: Living near Portland :: Shopping with my Mom :: Eating lunch with my dad :: Snow days :: Sunshine :: Outdoor recess (as opposed to indoor... cabin fever!) :: Jogs around the block :: Caffe Di Lusso on Saturdays :: Holding my husband's hand
That and so many more! It feels good to know that even on my bad days there are still blessings to be counted... and even when I'm a quarter of a century old.
