I am looking at the media and all the horrible natural disasters that have happened in Japan the last week and I am struck by how delicate life is and how much I take for granted every day. I wanted to take a moment and appreciate some simple things that I am blessed with every day.
I am blessed with a warm bed to sleep in at night that is free from bed bugs and has clean sheets. I have clean running water I can get a drink or take a shower whenever I feel like it. I have a working toilet that keeps the water supply separate and clean as can be. I have local grocery stores with food in it that I can purchase something to eat. I have the peace of mind that my friends and family are currently safe and not in harms way. I have the ability to communicate via phone, computer etc. with those that I love. I have no reason to live other than in the moment right now and enjoy what life has to offer right in front of me. I currently have no life threatening illness that I am worried about. I have a car and the means to put gas in my car to travel to places I want to go. I have the new opportunity to try my hand at a different occupation as my health mandated a change in lifestyle for me. I am thankful for all of these things and countless more that I have not named. The biggest blessing is the love and companionship that my husband provides everyday and for years to come in the future. I send up a prayer of thanks and hope to give back to those around me so that they too can feel blessed.
Hope everyone had a Happy St. Patrick's Day and I wish Happy Birthday to Ms. Sawyer Marie Linna who was born yesterday to Jamie and Steve. I wish Steve a Happy Birthday today. Take care of each other!
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