Seriously people, I made two wrong turns while trying to get to my MIL's house. Yes, the house that I've been driving to for the last 4 years. I was at the bakery trying to buy ONE dozen cupcakes & told the girl behind the counter that I needed TWELVE dozen. I had people coming over to my house for a joint bday party for my brother & Todd and the house was messy. Needless to say, I was feeling VERY sorry for myself.
On Saturday, I read in the paper about a family who lost their 14 month old daughter from a heat stroke. My heart broke for them. And then I felt terrible, my life could be so much worse & so much harder. I don't want to take my blessings for granted. So I started making my grateful list.
Today, I am grateful...
*Today I am grateful for my health. For Todd's health. For Lboy's health.
*Today I am grateful for only having to worry about the small things like a baby waking up too early or having to vacuum 3 times today because of the mess left by a toddler learning how to feed himself. I could have to worry about cancer, illness, or worse.
*Today I am grateful for bills. It means I have a roof over my head, running water, & electricity.
*Today I am grateful that I have a family member to be frustrated with--it means I have people in my life who I love dearly. They just drive me crazy sometimes. Life without that person would be miserable.
*Today I am grateful that I had to spend money on the dog at the vet. It means I have a furry friend who cuddles with me, goes bizerk with happiness when I walk in the door, & is a great little friend for Lboy.
*Today I am grateful that I have to cook three meals. It means I have food on my table & my son won't go hungry.
*Today I am grateful that I have family to complain about living too far away from--at least I have them in the first place.
*Today I am grateful.
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Over the weekend, my MIL called me & told me that she has decided to start a blog. She wanted to know if I would design her something & get her all set up. I of course said YES! I love it when new people enter the addicting, I'll never be the same again blogosphere!
I worked for hours threw something together for her and I would now like to present: Kay at A Dance with the Dragon. She has a powerful story about battling a rare illness called Myasthenia Gravis (aka the Dragon.) She has her inagural post debuting & I would love for you all to go visit her!
15 Amazing Comments!:
There is so much to be grateful for... thank you for the reminder :)
Wonderful post, it is so important to step back sometimes, especially on "those" days and remember what we have and be grateful for them! You do have a lot of things to be grateful for, but I so feel you on the always tired thing LOL. I do so many stupid things because of exhaustion LOL. I hope you have a wonderful week! I will go check your MIL's blog out!
Beautiful post, Kate! I still have to occasionally kick myself in the butt whenever I started to feel sorry for myself, looking down will makes us counting our blessings for sure :)
Great post! After a stressful day, you reminded me what is really important. Thanks Kate!
I love the grateful list and I will be sure to check out your MILs blog.
Recently (within the past month) we started doing yet another ritual with Hayden: every night right before he goes to sleep when he is laying in bed, we talk about all the things he is thankful for. I am not a "god person" so this is what we do instead of prayers. When we first started, Hayden didn't say anything - we did all the talking. But now he is able to talk about the things he is thankful for (and then we add things he may have overlooked - like mommy and daddy!). But I definitely think it's a fun ritual. Maybe when Lboy is a little older you could try it to?
And I saw the news story about the child who died in the car. That is just so sad. I can't even imagine.
How cool is that! Both that your MIL wants to blog AND how awesome a look you put together.
You are right that even when our worlds seem rough, it really could be much worse.
Great post - needed the reminder.
will visit the dragon!
This was a great post! It's true that there is always something for us to be greatful for, we just need a little reminder sometimes.
Awesome post! Great reminder to be thankful each day!
Great post! Thanks for putting things into perspective :)
I love your post! You never seem to amaze me with all of your insight that you are able to see as you look at things. I love your blog its always a treat!
This is such a great post, and all so true! We are lucky to have what we have.
Your blog design for you MIL is gorgeous! You've got some skillz there girl.
Beautiful! I love posts of gratitude!
well if that doesn't punch you in the gut to be happy for all that you have - don't know what does!
This is an awesome post! I'm grateful every moment (at least I try to be)!
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