My husband is so good to me. I commute 2 hours each way to work, so I have to fill my vehicle pretty often. Unfortunately, I really hate getting gas! I don't know why, but I just can't stand it. So, as I got in my car this morning to head to work, I was dreading having to stop at the gas station. Imagine my surprise when I turned on my car and saw that my tank was full! I don't know when he did it, but my wonderful guy took care of it so I didn't have to. He's always doing thoughtful things like that. I'm such a lucky girl!
5.30.2011
Today I am grateful for freedom . . .
On this Memorial Day, I am feeling incredibly humbled at the thought of all of our military personnel who have given their lives to ensure that the rest of us continue to enjoy the freedoms we do. Even though our country is far from perfect, there's nowhere else I'd rather live. I realize how blessed I am to have been born here, and I will be eternally grateful for those who are honorable enough to put their lives on the line for American values and freedoms. I'm so proud to be an American!
Today I am grateful that my daughter is safe . . .
The good news is my daughter is safe. The bad news is that she's now in serious danger of sustaining bodily harm at my hands. My lovely child was supposed to be home at 10pm tonight. I was at a friend's house and didn't get home until around 11. When I realized that she hadn't made it home and we started calling her cell phone, it went straight to voice mail. So, we started calling all of her friends and trying to track her down based on who she was with the last time we knew where she was. Of course, she was no longer with those friends and nobody seemed to know where she was. At about 11:30, my husband started driving around hoping to see kids wandering around who might know where to find her. Meanwhile, I was back at home imagining all the horrible things that could have happened to her. Surely, she would have let us know she was safe if she was ABLE to, right? After enlisting the help of my older daughters, my oldest daughter's boyfriend and a couple of my missing daughter's friends, we finally found her at nearly 1am. 1 AM! ARE YOU FREAKIN' KIDDING ME? She had a really reasonable explanation, though: she just didn't think about it. Wow. Right now I am rethinking my post from earlier this month where I said I was grateful for motherhood. Tonight, not so much. Ask me again in a few days . . . or when my kids have all moved away from home. :)
5.25.2011
Today I am grateful for time with my kitty . . .
Our cat was recently diagnosed with a malignant tumor, and the prognosis is really poor. Even with agressive treatment, which entails surgery and radiation, she would probably only live an extra eight months or so. It's been tough, but we have decided not to put her through the pain of the treatment - not that we could afford it anyway. The really crappy part is that we just had to have our other cat put to sleep in September when he developed cancer. He was so bad by the time they found the cancer that we had to have him put down the very next day. Although I am heartbroken that we will be losing another sweet kitty, I am so thankful that we have a chance to spend time with her and give her extra love. So far, she doesn't even seem to notice the tumor even though it's continuing to grow. I am keeping my fingers crossed that she won't suffer and we will know when it's time to let her go. :'(
5.08.2011
Today I am grateful for motherhood . . .
Being a mom isn't always easy but it IS always a blessing. Sometimes I feel like the only recognition I get is on this one day each year when everyone feels obligated to show me some love! But, I didn't choose to have children for the glory, so it's all good. In what other role do you get the opportunity to experience nearly every emotion known to humans? It is a never-ending roller coaster of peaks and valleys, and I wouldn't want to miss the ride for anything! Happy Mother's Day to all of you moms out there. We are all working hard to raise tomorrow's leaders, and I, for one, appreciate every single one of you. <3
5.04.2011
Today I am grateful for a fast metabolism . . .
I eat way too much junk food. I know it's bad for me, but unfortunately I lack self control. Fortunately for me, I have a pretty fast metabolism. I could stand to lose a few pounds, but I don't gain weight very quickly despite my questionable eating habits. Here's hoping it doesn't all catch up with me someday!
5.03.2011
Today I am grateful that I get to share in my kids' accomplishments . . .
My almost-19-year-old daughter started her job the week after this past Christmas. She has really enjoyed it and likes the people she works with. The company is growing, and today she was offered a promotion! I am so proud of her, and I love that her hard work and great attitude have been noticed and rewarded in such a short period of time. She has a bright future ahead of her and I look forward to sharing in all of her many achievements throughout her life. :)
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