Blessing 2

Well, it's not as if I have not been blessed since the first blog post, but just needing to get in a routine of sharing those blessings.   Here it is in black and white:  I PROMISE to do a better job! Again, this is more for my benefit.  Focusing on my blessings can improve the most "yucky" mindset and make day a little sweeter.

Blessing 2

I just bought my youngest child, Caroline age 9 1/2, a pair of shoes.  But, not just any shoes ... shoes that are MY size.  Can anyone explain this to me?  Didn't I just give birth to her a couple of months ago?  As most mother's can relate to, our babies are growing up and that comes with all sorts of sub text:  Stop growing, because I like you this size

                                      I too must be getting older ... let me see if those lip lines are deeper

                                      I just got the challenges if THIS age down pat.

                                      And life's ever present, fear of the unknown

But, here's God's blessing revealed to me this week.  God gave me a beautiful healthy baby girl to take care of, even if she does have skis for feet.  I've never had the challenge of a really sick child or even a hospital visit with a child.  You mom's who have experienced this anguish truly know the blessings of a healthy child.  So many parents struggle with incredible trials concerning their child's health issues and I lift up a prayer for them and their kids today. 

So I thank God for my healthy children and pray I remember this blessing mostly when they are driving me crazy.  And God forgive me for all the days I take this blessing for granted.