I was reminded by some of my friends posts that I should be more thankful and less ungrateful for the many blessings and opportunites God has provided for me. For instance, much of the time I focus on the hardships and problems associated with raising teenage girls, but they are such a blessing! They can be truly a joy to work and live with ~ yes they are loud, yes they are boy crazy, yes they are silly I could go on and on.
I think it is important to list the specific things I am happy for each day! and maybe even throw in a few things i want to change.
Things I enjoyed today:
1. Gail
2. A caseworker who is willing to help out with the things I can't get done!
3. Being able to sit in my chair and run the house while I can't really do much else, but recuperate!
4. Having the girls come home and tell me the highs and lows of their days.
5. Finding cousins on facebook that I haven't talked to in years.
6. remembering to look for the little things to be happy about
7. Philippians chapter 4
8. Ann carrying my purse at WalMart & Lowes
9. Steph helping with the door
10. Jess helping with the seatbelt
11. talking to Matt
12. beautiful new home

Things I want to change tomorrow:
1. Look for more opportunities to be thankful
2. Laugh more
3. Praise and pray more
4. Give thanks in all things
5. Look for the opportunity to bless others