Monday I was just pondering and filled with gratitude for all I have and knew my cup runneth over. The next day as I was driving to work my car stalled out and wouldn't start but then it did after a quick prayer. I made a quick call and found out my car was under warranty. I was relieved but also prepared to pay to have it fixed and still felt that "Yes, my cup runneth over, even with this obstacle".
I have tender mercies around me reminding me of how blessed I am as I spend time with my family, friends and we have amazing conversations or just a smile.
I have an amazing family that I have been able to spend time with recently.
My older brother Gary had his 60th birthday party a couple of weeks ago and I went. I remember when I was much much younger and wanted to be just like him. Now, I am completely the opposite of him. . He is the life of the party. I can be too but I am more conservative and family minded.
This past week I saw my sister in law Elaine three times and I love her so much. She is truly the one person that has known me since I was 5 or 6 and encourages me and reminds me of things my mom used to do. So grateful for her keeping the memory of my mom alive and being a second mom to me.
Friends - wow I have the best individuals ever. I post about an issue on FB and they are so there ready to help me out. I don't know that I let them know how much I appreciate them. The one that I met way back in the day at Cawthon has known me the longest and while our lives are in different roads our hearts and love for each other is the same. Then there are those that have known me the past 20 years or so and they too are there for me with words of encouragement during long distance phone calls. Then my newest friends in San Diego - how much have they blessed my life in a short time by being supportive to me in my new home. A year ago I felt so alone here even though I knew them but now I know they are there for me too and just a short drive or phone call away.
My job, yes my job is a blessing to me too. I may have my rough days but really I have what I have because they have been my employer for almost six years.
I live in a country that enables me to have many freedoms. I am a woman that has many opportunities.
Yes, there are times I think how much easier would it be to have a husband who could help me with the manly duties (had to deal with the dealership today and being talked down to by some macho guy) but you know I have friends and a boss who help me out in those situations. Maybe no husband in the next year but maybe in another 10 years or so?
My challenge to you is to focus on all the tender mercies and people who may your cup runneth over!!!
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Oh friend, I am right there with you! Sometimes I wish I had a man for the pure reason of dealing with car stuff. Oh how I loathe dealing with that because I always feel like I too am being talked down to. Grrrr, lame.
ReplyDeleteBut I am SO GLAD we're friends!! Seriously, I think I would have transfered out of the ward if I didn't have one true friend in the ward...that one true friend being you! :)
Thanks, I too am very GLAD and GRATEFUL for our friendship. I think you help Sundays be so much fun in the backrow...I listen and participate in the lesson but it is always GREAT to have that person you know will get your crazy wacky incoherent comments or silence.
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