This amazing life of mine

This one is just for me, and most will find it boring to read this. However, I was struggling this morning, and realized that I am so focused on one small problem that I am missing the greatness of my life surrounding me. I made myself sit down and write out a list of things that I am truly, honestly grateful for, and am going to post it here so that I can come back and read it (and add to it) whenever I want/need to.

I am grateful for my friends:

Kristina <3

Gwen

Carla

Melinda

Tifanie

Karen

Sue

Kay

Jen

Leah

Carrie Rose

Rachel

As well as my online community of friends who like/support me

I am grateful for Levi. He is so awesome. He’s gorgeous, and has the best sense of humor, and is snarky and smart and SO loving. He is such a help at times, and he is a computer whiz.

I am grateful for Natalie. She is wonderful. She cracks me up daily, and has such a fiery spirit. She has the funniest sense of humor (Mah butt!!) and is the cuddliest girl I know.

I am grateful for John. He is such a hard worker, and goes after his dreams and visions with single minded focus. He is so incredibly supportive of me, whether it be in business, with family, or just in day to day life. He always takes my side. He is a great father, and very clearly loves his kids.

I am grateful for my families--both "adopted" and biological. My mom loves me unconditionally, and my grandparents are a great support system who cheer me on enthusiastically. Cindy is the best bonus mom a person could ever be blessed with, and Al is a pretty awesome bonus dad as well :). Jessica and Mackenzie may not be my blood sisters, but they are the sisters God blessed me with and I love them so much! I've got some pretty awesome brothers as well, both bonus and blood. I am so incredibly blessed. 

I am grateful for my business. I am able to do something that I absolutely love and am passionate about, and it is supporting our family. God has given me a great gift and I am so glad that I get to use it daily.

I am grateful for this home. It feels so secure. I have nice neighbors and live in a good spot where I feel protected. I am able to turn it into something I love.

I am grateful for Levi’s school. We are so lucky that Hamilton is our magnet school, and that he has a wonderful teacher this year. I am lucky to have made friends with some of the parents, and look forward to seeing them this year.

I am grateful for my church. It is what led me to my bible study/support group. They are incredible, and have helped me so much. I am a much better person thanks to them, and I look forward to getting to know them better through the years. I am excited about the change in pastors, and hope the new one will be as amazing as Sam.

That's all--for now. I'm sure I'll be back to add more.

*PS* If I missed you in the friends list, it wasn't intentional. It's early morning and I was mainly focused on the friends I see/speak to regularly.