I am not going to lie, this last week has been tough. First with the loss of my little friend Oscar (my dog), then a few days later I welcomed the Swine Flu most graciously into my lungs! Reguardless of these things, I must look on the positive side of things and count my blessings.
As I sit here tonight, in my little corner doing my nebulizer treatment ( see pic of nebulizer) for my Asthma/pneumonia I am over whelmed with so much gratitude. I have so many things to be thankful for. So here it goes....
I am looking at a clean house thanks to Wes and the kids. They all pitched in tonight to help get it all done. It was such a mess this afternoon, I didn't know what I was going to do. As I sat in the Doctors office listening to her give me instructions, I could hardly contain myself. She kept saying things like SLEEP,REST,TAKE IT EASY, SLEEP. In my mind I was thinking how in the heck can I do that when I have such a Stinky house? It was such a blessing to come home and have a husband who really cares and wanted to help. I am so lucky! BTW, yesterday was our 13Th anniversary. We couldn't go on a hot date, there was no fancy meal, but he did all he could to make me comfy. He got me lots of new fuzzy socks, some new Jammie's, slippers and flowers. I am afraid all I have given him is the impending swine flu. I am so blessed to have such a cute, fun little family and a home that is full of love and for at least a moment is clean (except for our bedrooms)
I am so grateful for friends and neighbors. I had lots of people offer to bring meals in tonight for us. We had a wonderful dinner and dessert, someone else brought french bread, and someone else brought an apple pie. Again, I am blessed. And, most certainly humbled by the goodness of people. It makes me want to try a little harder to be a little better.
I am thankful for my warm house, I hear that we may wake up to snow in the morning! There is nothing better than a cozy warm house on a winter day.
I am blessed to have the knowledge that I can pray at anytime to my Heavenly Father. I can pray for help, for comfort, for knowledge, for forgiveness or just to say thanks. The best part is....he listens, he is waiting for me to pray and converse with him because he loves me, and wants the best for me. AMAZING I know!
Life certainly has it's ups and downs, sometimes it helps to just sit, take a breath (even if it is assisted with a nebulizor) and think about all of your blessings. Life IS good. ~E
8 comments:
That's so sweet, Erin. I am glad that Wes and kiddos were so helpful tonight. That's the best part of having a family. And I'm glad you've nebulized enough drugs into you that the world is looking rosy again...lol.
I'm proud of Wes for picking up the pieces! I'm proud of you for looking on the bright side of such a dark week! Hurry and get better, quick! LYB!
I'm proud of Wes for picking up the pieces! I'm proud of you for looking on the bright side of such a dark week! Hurry and get better, quick! LYB!
I'm sorry you've had such a rough week! But, I'm so grateful for your testimony. You don't know how much it means to me to read that you turn to your Heavenly Father, in good times and bad. I'm so blessed to have you as a daughter!
Love,
MOM
What a great husband and kids! I hope you get feeling better soon. I am praying that we can avoid everything that is going around. It seems so hard, when everyone is sick! Keep the Faith. :)
oh man you have had a bad week, Sorry I don't live closer, I would bring you dinner and sing you a song and maybe dance for you.
Aww you are blessed! What a great hubby. Hope you are feeling better.
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