Count Your Blessings

"There is always, always, always something to be thankful for."

This quote is on a sign I have ready to hang on the wall. Some may think I don't have much to be thankful for this year, but nothing could be further from the truth. I am thankful for God putting Maddy in my life. I am thankful for over 32 years with a wonderful man. I am thankful for my 2 beautiful girls (and a son-in-law) . I am thankful for more memories than I can count. I am thankful for my family, my church family, my friends, and complete strangers who have taken the time to comfort me, help me, and honor Maddy. I am thankful for the faith and hope I have in Christ and for the strength He gives me daily. I have a roof over my head, food aplenty, more clothes than I need, and people who love me.

This Thanksgiving found me being the one running the electric knife to cut the ham. I had to shell all the eggs myself. I had to get through the day constantly seeing things that reminded me of the many Thanksgivings that had come before and the one I shared them with. I know it's the beginning of many "firsts" in my new life. I will do my best to keep my head up, keep my memories close to my heart, and find my way in this new journey that is my life.

I know I am more blessed than most people in the world. It's all about perspective. Look for the blessings.