Yesterday, someone reminded me things could always be worse. It has gotten me thinking about all the blessings I have in my life. Its been a rough couple of months for em, but I'm still aware of how many blessings I have.
#1 The cool weather is back! (Just a note: these are in the order I think of them, not the order of importance.)
#2 My little brother and I have started having conversations. Its mostly just me talking, and only when I am driving him somewhere, but for us this is huge!
#3 Computers, with most of my friends scattered across the county- and even overseas my computer is a lifeline.
#4 My sister is talking to me. Growing up we didn't usually get along, but since I've come home from college things are working out.
#5 My recent bad experiences- in college, with friends, breaking-up, and with my first "real job" have given me a lot of perspective. Any decision, no matter how big can be changed later. It is reassuring to know that.
#6 Gilmore Girls. This seems completely frivolous, but this TV show is making me laugh and chasing away any clouds that come my way.
#7 I never go hungry.
#8 My church is great and I love the family I have there. It is really wonderful to have a place where you are welcomed and missed when you leave town. (besides home, of course)
#9 My brother Nicholas who is always there when I need him.
#10 My mom. She listens to everything I say no matter how crazy and supports all my decisions, even when she doesn't agree with them.
#11 My friends. I know some really amazingly talented and wonderful people. I can't wait to see what they will accomplish in the future.
#12 My car. It gives me a lot of freedom to explore and gives me perspective on the world.
#13 Books. Books are wonderful tickets into other worlds. Since I started reading "Fahrenheit 451" I have gained a new appreciation for them.
And last, but definitely not least...
#14 My faith. Knowing that God has a detailed plan for my life, better than anything I can come up with gives me hope for my future.
Pax Christi!
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