Thankful

It is so easy to get caught up in life...the crazy happenings that go on day to day. The things that happen to you and with you, that for the moment just seem awful. Yet, when you think back on them weeks, months and even years later, you realize they really didn't mean what you thought.

I am blessed. In so many ways. Yeah, things have happened to me. Just as they have happened to everyone. Things that we don't understand, God does understand and he has a reason for everything. It is all planned out for us and about us. It is so true, He does not make mistakes.

In our crazy day to day lives, we sometimes forget about the important things that happened that day. Things like, hearing your children laugh and seeing them smile so much today. Seeing your husband love your children and know that he loves you too and has for so many years. Talking with family members on the phone that are far away and knowing they are okay. Knowing that although you don't always agree on some things, they do love you and they are always there for you. Knowing you have friends that are so close they are like family. Some you have known for years, your children were born the same time and you have watched them grow up together. Others you met just recently but seems like you have known each other for years because they are already so close to your heart. Knowing that you have a church to go to and can thank God in public and don't live in a country where you are persecuted or even worse for this. Having a place that is your home, in every way that counts.

I am thankful for so many blessings in my life. I am thankful for so many people in my life. And I am thankful for so many times yet to come.

Whether they will be good times or difficult times, they are mine.