Count your blessings
count them one by one. Count your blessings, see what God has done.
Great words, that's for sure. I've been fairly grumpy this past month and it's fair to say that is because I am not counting my blessings. I went to the Dr. last week and told her, "I feel like a spoiled brat, but really, the biggest stress in my life is getting my kitchen in my average house redone." Man, objectively speaking, I look like an ungrateful wretch.
Let's see:
I have a wonderful husband. I can talk to him about everything. I trust him implicitly and completely and have never had cause to worry about his integrity or trustworthiness. He is both a handsome and kind man who is as intolerant of socialism as I am. He is as stable as anyone could ever be and he loves his children more than any other Dad. He has never wavered with regards to homeschooling, living a decent life and having as many children as the Lord would send. I love him completely and totally and am exceedingly grateful for the almost 14 years we have had together. We have never attended a funeral together. I attended a funeral for a friend's baby and he attended a funeral with our oldest son for a 91 yo aunt.
I have 2 sons and 6 daughters ranging in ages from 13-8 months. I have never experienced a miscarriage, and other then EO's extended stay in the hospital for IV antibiotics, no other child has ever been admitted to the hospital. We've had a few ear infections , too many barfing viruses, a few strep throats and a broken collarbone along the way but never anything even remotely close to life-threatening.
All the above children are also pretty intelligent. A couple of them don't enjoy reading, but they are excellent in math, and I've been told that not everyone loves reading . LOL They are kind-hearted (for the most part) and respectful (for the most part) and are embracing the idea that socialism is as wrong as we think. They are logical people and interesting to boot. I am a blessed woman indeed.
Financially, our home is paid for and we have assets in other places. We have money to save and invest as well as to eat, be clothed and to educate with. So...why am I in a funk? Because I'm not living in my dream house that is fully-paid for , and because I don't get to go on as many vacations as I'd like and because (oh, I sound like a broken record) I'm so weary of fools living in luxury.
Well, as I type this all out, I'm left with no choice but to be grateful, thankful and act accordingly. If anyone reads this, may I suggest you do the same.
Till later,
Lisa
Great words, that's for sure. I've been fairly grumpy this past month and it's fair to say that is because I am not counting my blessings. I went to the Dr. last week and told her, "I feel like a spoiled brat, but really, the biggest stress in my life is getting my kitchen in my average house redone." Man, objectively speaking, I look like an ungrateful wretch.
Let's see:
I have a wonderful husband. I can talk to him about everything. I trust him implicitly and completely and have never had cause to worry about his integrity or trustworthiness. He is both a handsome and kind man who is as intolerant of socialism as I am. He is as stable as anyone could ever be and he loves his children more than any other Dad. He has never wavered with regards to homeschooling, living a decent life and having as many children as the Lord would send. I love him completely and totally and am exceedingly grateful for the almost 14 years we have had together. We have never attended a funeral together. I attended a funeral for a friend's baby and he attended a funeral with our oldest son for a 91 yo aunt.
I have 2 sons and 6 daughters ranging in ages from 13-8 months. I have never experienced a miscarriage, and other then EO's extended stay in the hospital for IV antibiotics, no other child has ever been admitted to the hospital. We've had a few ear infections , too many barfing viruses, a few strep throats and a broken collarbone along the way but never anything even remotely close to life-threatening.
All the above children are also pretty intelligent. A couple of them don't enjoy reading, but they are excellent in math, and I've been told that not everyone loves reading . LOL They are kind-hearted (for the most part) and respectful (for the most part) and are embracing the idea that socialism is as wrong as we think. They are logical people and interesting to boot. I am a blessed woman indeed.
Financially, our home is paid for and we have assets in other places. We have money to save and invest as well as to eat, be clothed and to educate with. So...why am I in a funk? Because I'm not living in my dream house that is fully-paid for , and because I don't get to go on as many vacations as I'd like and because (oh, I sound like a broken record) I'm so weary of fools living in luxury.
Well, as I type this all out, I'm left with no choice but to be grateful, thankful and act accordingly. If anyone reads this, may I suggest you do the same.
Till later,
Lisa
posted by Lisa aka Mombley | 1:03 PM
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