Joys of life

My entries have been so bummed out lately. Mind you, my mindset has not exactly been pleasant, but I’d rather have the full gamut (sp?) of emotions reflected here.

I am so so grateful for the blessings I do have in my life. I am blessed to be a part of a loving family who cares for one another. We might be spread out as anything, but we all love each other no matter what. I’m also grateful to live in this modern age where I can communicate with them on video chat, social websites and using cheap phone services. I can’t imagine my life without being able to call my mom everyday when I need her.

I am also grateful for my wonderful husband, who is kind and gentle, patient and loving. He works hard for his family, and still tolerates the mass amounts of flak that I give him. He’s not perfect, but he loves me and loves the girls, and I would forgive him just about anything.

I’m so blessed to have my daughters in my life. I hope I’ll be able to have at least 1 or 2 more children, but if not, my life will still feel complete. They are a joy and happiness beyond what I ever dreamed possible. Even with the frustrations and hard days and nights, I would never have my life without them in it. A hug or kiss from either of them is a light in my world, and takes away so much darkness.

I am grateful that in this city, in this economic climate, that we are able to live as we do. I’m spoiled to stay home with my girls, but it is so awesome to be able to watch them grow up and teach them new things. I never know when I might have to go to work again, but I enjoy the time I have with them now.

I am grateful to belong to a church that is so caring of it’s members. How they take care of me and my family in little ways is a reminder of Christ’s love, and it is wonderful to see and feel in this modern age.

And I am grateful for the ability to make yummy things for people and get paid for it! I’ve always wanted to be able to get paid for doing something I enjoy, and this is it! The happiness on people’s faces when I present them with one of my creations is just an awesome thing. The fact that they give me money too, is icing on the cake! (ha. ha.)

Anyway, all happiness. It’s good to sit and remember the good in life rather than always worrying about the bad!!

Steph

PS The change of name is in hopes that my DH will be writing in his new diary! Love you baby!