Blessings

Lately, I have been thinking about blessings. Since perception is reality, blessings may be different for everyone, and I may see my blessings completely differently than you see my blessings. Also, I might view my blessings differently from one day to the next. Today, I can count my blessings as my friends (who leave supportive comments on my blog).

Yesterday, as I sat at Social Security, I met a man who can't read, and needed help reading some instructions. For the rest of day, my ability to read and comprehend felt like a blessing, simply because I was lucky enough to have been educated. Oh, and as I watched the lady at the MS Society count out money (we raised $300 from our bake sale!), I could see she was struggling, and I really wanted to help (cause I am impatient and I wanted to speed up the process). Then it occurred to me, perhaps she has MS, and the simple act of counting bills is an achievement. I sat back, smiled and worked on being patient. So, being able to count out $300 quickly, and be patient, probably both blessings.

In just over a month, I am going back to England to see my Mum and Dad. Wow, those two are a blessing, let me tell you! They let me vent, they listen to me whine, they set me straight and still, they love me! This year, I get to buy my own tickets. I know, doesn't sound like much, but when you have been struggling to get your career together, and raise your daughter, and pay your bills (not always on time!), and keep food on the table, the simple fact that you can take care of your own tickets to The Muvvaland for 3 weeks is HUGE!

All in all, I am blessed, and life is good, and that is AWESOME! Yay for me!