all in how you look at it.

It's been one of those weeks. 

Hectic. Busy. 

My housework didn't all get done. 

My laundry sits in baskets.

I had a talk with my husband last night about gratitude. 

I looked back.  I remembered. 

Times when life was tougher. 

When I felt like I was owed something. 

When I felt like I deserved better. 

Then I open my eyes to the reality of life. 

I am so grateful. 

At the start of 2010, Joel and I had a talk.

Surrounding contentment

Our prayer in 2010 was to live in the moment. 

Isn't it a shame when we anticipate the future 

and lose the joy of the present?

I find it hard to be anything but joyful 

when I live a life of thanksgiving. 

It's hard for me to throw myself a pity party

when no one is joining me in it.  

It's not a fun party to attend anyway.

In a meeting this week, the subject of 'what is cool" came up.

I have not forgotten what was this person told me. 

"I stopped caring if people think I'm cool" 

and I just thought...

'that is pretty cool." 

Off to love life and thank God for each bit of it. 

I love life just how Leland loves his blankie.

Hope you are too.