Today seems to be one of those days where I’ve gritted my teeth, clenched my fists and let some aggravation fly. But instead of venting, instead of getting angrier, I am going to be thankful for it all.
- I am thankful my children are in school, despite that it takes over an hour to go from one school to the next for pick ups daily, and that my poor aching 8 1/2 month pregnant back kills by the time I get home, because it means my children are getting educated and making friends.
- I am thankful for this house, despite all the repairs it needs and the fact that it needs a paint job and major lawn repair and other things that have cost us a lot so far, because it means I have a home and roof over our family’s head.
- I am thankful for the Army, despite it’s ups and downs and for taking my husband away from me and our family in the past, because it provides my husband with a way to support our family that he loves, allows us to travel and meet new people, gives us a house, medical, and gives him tons of opportunities. Not to mention my husband’s schedule with this new job kind of kicks serious butt and will allow him to be home with a new baby coming A LOT more. Like, a crazy amount a lot. *squee*
Ok, so maybe I snuck in a pseudo-vent or two a little. But you get the point 😉 I am thankful. Despite the neighbor kid who just knocked twice since typing this up, gritted teeth and all, I am thankful.
WOW!! HUGS That has to be a lot. Five kids uh…. I have a friend that has 5 kids as well. You two might get along really well.
U can find her at MomDot on the forums.
Jessica
MomDot Street Team
ps how’d u get your comment box like this?
WOW!! HUGS That has to be a lot. Five kids uh…. I have a friend that has 5 kids as well. You two might get along really well.>>U can find her at MomDot on the forums.>>Jessica>< HREF="http://www.momdot.com" REL="nofollow">MomDot Street Team<>>>ps how’d u get your comment box like this?
Sounds like a lot of us have had a bad week!! Mine was last week! Whewww….it wasn’t fun. But it passed and the Lord has blessed me this week with many blessings. Happy Thankful Thursday!
It takes skill to find the positive in all those things. And yay! for a great schedule!
Thanks for sharing your thankful heart despite the difficult day! Thank God for being with you and blessing you in many ways. Your son has such sweet friend. So cute of the little boy who won’t stop knocking at your door every 5 minutes for him 🙂 Wonderful that your husband’s work schedule allows him more time at home. May God grant you a safe and smooth delivery. Thanks for sharing your thankful heart with us. Take care and God bless!
Thanks for being grateful, even when you are having a bad day sweetie.
I couldn’t help smiling when reading your post! You certainly are able to see above it all despite having a bad day. God bless!
Sometimes I remember to be thankful for the things that are driving me nuts, but I need to more often. Thank YOU for a reminder!