blessed

I do not know if it is because of everything taking place in Japan or because my sister is about to begin a new chapter in her life, but I have been really emotional lately and praising Jesus for the blessings in my life. I have so many. It is so easy for me to forget how much good God has allowed in my life. I was at my girlfriend's cabin the other weekend for a girl's night. On the way home I was talking with one of the girls about money. We were complaining about how we never seem to have enough. She said that a few weeks ago she told her husband that she was "so tired of being poor!" His response to her made the hairs stand up on my arm. He said, "Honey, don't say that. We are not poor! We just do not have any money."

WOW! She has no idea what an impression that made on me. God used his comment to put things in perspective for me. Yes, gas prices have sky-rocketed. No, we do not eat out anymore. No, we do not live in a fancy home or drive fancy cars. But we DO have jobs. We DO live in a home and have a roof over our heads. We DO have a comfortable bed to sleep in at night. We do have a beautiful son. We do have food in our cabinets and refrigerator. We are healthy. Most importantly, we are loved and cherished by the CREATOR of the Universe!

Thank you Jesus, for my blessings.

Pouting because there were photographers at the bridge he wanted to play on! LOL (He sits up after this and tells me to STOP taking his picture when he's so mad!!) Drama king!!