Grateful

In ordinary life we hardly realize that we receive a great deal more than we give, and that it is only with gratitude that life becomes rich. Dietrich Bonhoeffer

I'm grateful for:

• a wonderful two weeks with family


• five beautiful, funny, caring daughters who are best friends


• the best son anyone could ever hope for


• three great son-in-laws


• one awesome daughter-in-law


• four of the funniest grandkids ever!


• and one more to come . . .


• a great husband who gives me opportunity for growth - and lots of it!


• that we can afford plane tickets


• that I got through immigration without problem (well that's not entireley true)


• that Mike is stuck there instead of me


• a job I love


• knowing the truth


• grandchildren who will make gingerbread houses with me even when it's more for me


• coming home to a completely rennovated car - for now


• having a driver when I want one and not when I don't


• that my kids feel comfortable teasing me


• my health


• more blessings than I deserve