As I sit here on this beautiful Sunday morning, blessings keep rolling thru my thoughts. I don't very often just sit and count my blessings, I really need to make this a habit. Counting my blessings gives me a whole different heart feeling, puts me in a better mood, and makes the day go smoother, even when the road bumps of life hit. I am able to handle those bumps more calmly if I count my blessings.

I thought I would share a few of the blessings I am counting today. My children, all 9 of them are the best blessings anyone could have, even on those days when there are struggles. Those struggles are meant to teach us and them. Whether it's to learn patience, or to learn that although there are rules, rules can be adjusted. To learn that some rules can't be adjusted for safety reasons. To teach us to stand firm for what we believe and to research things that we aren't sure we believe.

With my children comes the blessing of being able to homeschool. Spending time with my children, watching them finally get something they had long struggled with learning. I am so lost without my children, that I cannot imagine leaving their learning in a total strangers hands. Now this doesn't mean I don't long for days here and there where I get a break. A time to refresh, to look at things from a different view. As a mom that doesn't get that many "breaks" from her children, let me tell you this is important to do. Make time to take small breaks. Even if all it is is a run to the store by yourself. Or a time sitting out in the yard by yourself.

God has blessed me with my friends. There are a few of you out there that are especially close to my heart, I thank God for you, for putting you in my life at just the right time. Each of you have brought something to me that no one else could of.

My grandchildren, Alicia, Marco-Antonio, Elias and little girl due to make her appearance early August. All the children in my life bless me with laughter, curiosity, their amazement of discovery. I enjoy watching the changes my children and grandchildren go thru.

Nature for me is a blessing, I love the outdoors. I love discovering plants that I am not familiar with, seeing birds and animals that I haven't seen before. I love the breeze blowing on my face, the sun warming me. I love watching all things grow. I enjoy seeing the many patterns in the sky that God paints for us daily.

Being able to continue my education while staying home caring for my children is another blessing. Most of what I am learning I am enjoying, although business taxes is not one of my favorite topics lol.

Having my home and being able to remodel it during a time when so many are losing their homes is a huge blessings. Having my health, when I don't really take the time to take care of myself as I should  is another blessing.

Yes I could sit here and complain about events in my life, but when I sit and complain, whine, do the why me routine, I feel ill. I literally feel physically ill. I lose my ambition, I lose my ability to think clearly, my body will start to ache all over. I would much rather not go thru that although some days I do give into the self pity party. Life is hard! But we don't have to make it harder by how we respond to it. For a couple of years I gave into the self pity party, or maybe I just got burned out. I wasn't happy, my children weren't happy. I want to be happy! I want my children to be happy and more importantly I want them to learn how to handle rough situations in a healthy manner.

I need to learn to count my blessings daily. Many times a day if necessary to remind myself that God is in control and He doesn't intend harm to come to me. That all I face is for His glory.

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