Realising my blessings...

Today has been a sad day for me. A recently made friend mailed me this morning to tell me some sad news...marriage wise... This got me thinking of how blessed I am, and how for granted I take it.

I am blessed to have a wonderful husband who loves me, and tells me that every day.

I am blessed to have to precious gifts from God. I don't always feel blessed, when they are spreading havoc all over the house, or telling me they wish they had another mother... But how many couples out there pray to have that...and here I am resenting it some days...how selfish!

I am blessed with the most amazing parents, who would do anything for their children and just love them unconditionally.

I am blessed to have a best friend in my sister. How many sisters can say that... She supports me although she does not always agree with me.

I am blessed to have a family-in-law who has taken me in as one of their own...once again...how many daughter's-in-law is that lucky.

I am blessed to get to travel and explore and see so many wonderful things...something that has always been a passion. Although it does come with it's draw backs...

I am blessed to get to stay at home with my children while they are still young. I was raised this way, and am very blessed to be able to do it for my children.

I am blessed to have good friends all over the world. Friends that are like family. Friends that will be friends no matter how far apart we are or how many years pass.

And most importantly, I am blessed to be able to serve and almighty God who gives me all of these blessings...

...and yet, I still complain, I still mumble and grumble...about what...? About absolute nonsense! Something like this makes me stop, and realise just how blessed I am and that I really have no reason to me mumbling. There are people out there who are hurting, crying out for help. I need to stop focusing on myself, and reach out to my neighbor who is hurting. You don't need to be off somewhere trying to save the lost...maybe your mission is just to reach out to that friend next to you and give them a hug and an ear to listen.

What are you blessed with today...?