Thankful

Last week was intense. Without going into details, I'd just like to state that I'm glad that last week is completely over and that this is a brand new week!

Luckily, the week ended with a nice long 3 day weekend - every second of which I loved. I spent the whole day yesterday in prayers of thanks for the healing, restoring, and sense of accomplishment that our Monday off brought to me.

When I think about the "bad parts" of last week and then immediately reflect on the beauty that was this weekend, I find myself overwhelmed with thankfulness.

I find myself with little choice but to blog about some of the big things that I just can't stop thinking about, which all make me so content in this world:

I have a beautiful house. I'm so lucky to have a house that is my home, my favorite place to be in the whole world.

We are almost out of debt. My husband and I, like Dave Ramsey, refuse to participate in the recession. We've cut spending, increased saving, and are 8K away from being completely debt free (except for the house). In an economy like this one, where every other ad on the TV is encouraging you to buy cars and tv's, houses and equity loans - I feel fortunate to be in a financial position to make more than we spend.

I am using my God-given gifts and talents every single day. Although sometimes I feel lost and confused - even questioning my assessment of my "gifts & talents" - the good days far outweigh the bad. I feel like I'm really contributing to the kingdom of God with each new work day that greets me. I wish everybody could feel that way about their work.

My family and I are healthy. There are no chronic illnesses that interrupt our daily lives. My children are healthy. My husband is healthy. I am healthy, too. I'm thankful to be able to run, lift weights, swim, play, walk, and breathe.

My children are turning into little ladies that are full of compassion, independence, love, kindness, delight and all the other positive attributes that one can think of.

My husband loves me with the kind of unconditional love that can only come from a soul mate. And the feeling is mutual.

The blessings are bountiful. I'd like to think that, even if my weekend wasn't so darn perfect, I'd still be able to list some big things that make me completely wholesomely me. I hope to never take for granted the things which help me re-center. I pray that each of you are able to re-center on a regular balance as well. Godspeed!