Blessings

In the last few days things have been trucking on along pretty smoothly. My blood sugar has been within the normal limits, Ian has been doing well, Serena is looking forward to starting school and embarking on a new adventure.....band!

The other day Serena asked me one of her deep thought provoking questions. If you've ever spent time around this child you know she's going to ask you a question that's going to stop you in your tracks.

Her question was this "How do homeless kids get school supplies?"

WOW. I explained that many organizations donate items for kids in need and sometimes the child's school will give them supplies. "Oh" she said. You may wonder why would a care free 11 year old child ask that kind of question. I know why. She overheard me complaining about having to buy school supplies for two kids. I'm solely responsible for making these purchases plus clothing, and quite honestly, its hard on me financially. My kids need it so I grundgingly do it. Looking at my daughter I realized she was feeling quilty in a way, like her needs were a burden. OUCH!!

I saw a quote posted on FB that read " I may not have everything I want in life, but I'm blessed enough to have what I need. I for that I am grateful."

I spend too much time thinking about what I DON'T have when I have so many blessings right in front of me.
I am blessed with....
 two beautiful children,
a husband who loves regardless,
a fabulous job with benefits,
wonderful friends and coworkers,
a house (with AC) to live in,
a car that is drivable,

The list could go on.

And I gripe about school supplies. Glue and paper.

I continue to work on making changes in my life, inside and out....remembering I am too blessed to be stressed! And for that....I am truly grateful!