It’s been a stressful, emotionally draining week – too many difficult situations in rapid succession was wearing away at my emotional fortitude. I hope I can find some refreshing this weekend. I was pretty fried by the time I hit Friday.
In spite of the difficult things I’ve had to deal with this week I have much to enjoy, appreciate, be thankful for. I have a couple of blogging friends who have (and still are) creating a list of all the things they are thankful for. Considering my week it would be a good exercise to focus on the “awesome” things in my life.
So here goes…
– my daughter and the ‘life’ she brings to our home. We picked up a bike for her yesterday – she was vibrating, she was so excited. She loves to learn new things and is so excited when she accomplishes what she set out to do.
– Saskatchewan sunsets. Growing up on a farm on the prairies meant I got to see lots of beautiful, breathtaking sunsets. It seemed that God was painting and the open expanse of sky was His canvas. Every once in a while I catch a glimpse of a beautiful sunset (even though I’m living in a city now) and I never tire of seeing them. Yesterday was one of those days.
– my super supportive husband. He listens so patiently when I need to ‘unload’ about my day. He encourages me and believes in me. He is my partner. Very rarely do I experience any kind of stress in our relationship. I know not everyone has a husband like him and my life would be much much more stressful and difficult if I hadn’t married him or if I had married someone else. I am so thankful for him.
– abundance. In terms of resources we have an abundance right now. This definitely helps to minimize stress. My husband is doing well in His career choice and I believe God has had a hand in influencing where I am in terms of a career. I’m doing well considering I don’t have a university degree.
There are many more things I am thankful for (but my daughter’s ballet class is almost over and I need to sign off).