Taking inventory...

I really mean to keep this blog up-to-date, but it never seems to work out that way. I find a way to get busy or distracted, and totally forget about sitting down to update everyone.

Well, I have the time now, so hear I am.

It's been quite a whirlwind week around here. Family in the hospital, cars dying, work crisis, school is in full swing, football has started...so much happening! Needless to say, it's exhausting!

Still, I have been trying to find the brighter side to everything that is happening. Sometimes, it's a hard task. But there are still several blessings that I need to express my thanks for.

I have my family with me.
My entire immediate family lives within 5 minutes of my house. My parents, my brother and his family, my in-laws. All of them are in the same town. Now I know what you are thinking...too much family!!! Well, I have to admit, I sometimes feel that way too, but I have come to cherish the fact that I can just make a phone call, and I have family around me to help out, join me for dinner, or just to take a walk. It's a true blessing.

I have a wonderful husband.
Sure there are things that I can (an do) complain about, but when it comes down to it, he's amazing. Darrin is so patient with me, and he is genuine. He is a good provider for our family, and a great example for our son. God chose a wonderful man for me, and I am so very thankful.

I have a miracle child.
Creating life is a miracle in and of itself. I am so blessed to have a child of my own. A child who loves me, is smart, healthy, funny, energetic, loving, and creative. My life wouldn't be the same with out Kristopher.

I have amazing friends.
You know who you are. I don't know what I would do without my amazing friends. I know that I can count on them to pray for me, laugh with me, and cry with me. My friends aren't afraid to be honest with me, and call me out when I am being ridiculous. My friends are some of the best people you can find, and I am blessed to have them in my life.

I am healthy.
...mostly. Sure, I need to loose weight, and I have issues with infertility. Still, I am healthy enough to enjoy life. I can run with my kid, I can still play sports, and I don't' spend all that much time at the doctor's office. There are times that I can get stuck on the infertility issue, but in the grand scheme of things, I have it pretty good.

It's kind of nice to take inventory every now and then, and really focus on the good in your life.

Thank you, God, for loving me, and blessing me. I know that I don't always show how grateful I am, but I pray that you will continue to work in me. Make me into what YOU want me to be. Help me to continue to focus outward rather than inward, sharing all of the wonderful blessings that you have given to me. Thank you for all that you have done. Thank you for all that you are doing. Thank you for all that you are going to do. Amen.