These last few days have been internally emotional for me. By internally I mean, I hide it and keep it to myself and only let it show when I am alone. Sometimes I am not sure why. So I blame it on PMS :) But I do know, that I am grateful for it. For the way it makes me take a step back and look at all the amazing and wonderful things in my life.
These last couple of years have been such a struggle for our family. Financially. It seems one challenge right after another just hits us. And at times we let it take over us. Stress about money does not make for a happy home. We have had mostly downs but there have been ups too. And when we wipe away the fact that we are barely scraping by it seems we have more blessings than we ever knew.
I have a beautiful family. For which I am most grateful for. They are literally my everything. Sure moments at home are crazy when all 3 kids under 5 yrs are screaming. And there are times I spend all day cleaning to look around and wonder what on earth I accomplished. hee hee But they always have me smiling and laughing. They make me feel safe, and needed and loved.
I have the most amazing and perfect man in my life. He puts up with my bad days and my mood swings. He loves me no matter what I look like. He treats me like a queen. He is an amazing daddy and adores his babies. He makes me want to be a better person. For him. I still feel like I will never quite live up to him. I hold him on the highest pedestal and only wish I could keep up. James I love you so much more today than I ever thought I could. My heart feels like it could burst.
I have a home and food. A roof over our heads. Sure things are getting crowded, but I am not on the streets fighting for shelter and food. And more than that, our HOME is filled with love. For that I am truly grateful.
I am grateful for knowing who I am in this life. And knowing where I am going. It makes everyday so much more real. I have a purpose and I am fulfilling that purpose. I have so much more to work on but I am trying.
I am grateful for my talents. I am so grateful that I have a love and passion for music. I do NOT use it or share it enough. I will work on that. I do love teaching. I love that I can teach from home to help provide for my family. I am grateful for my artistic eye that lets me capture those moments of a lifetime. Not just in my own life but for those who ask. I absolutely LOVE looking through a lens and seeing things beyond the human eye.
There is so much more I am grateful for. But I had to share. I am just overwhelmed and my heart is so full today.
I am just so grateful...
These last couple of years have been such a struggle for our family. Financially. It seems one challenge right after another just hits us. And at times we let it take over us. Stress about money does not make for a happy home. We have had mostly downs but there have been ups too. And when we wipe away the fact that we are barely scraping by it seems we have more blessings than we ever knew.
I have a beautiful family. For which I am most grateful for. They are literally my everything. Sure moments at home are crazy when all 3 kids under 5 yrs are screaming. And there are times I spend all day cleaning to look around and wonder what on earth I accomplished. hee hee But they always have me smiling and laughing. They make me feel safe, and needed and loved.
I have the most amazing and perfect man in my life. He puts up with my bad days and my mood swings. He loves me no matter what I look like. He treats me like a queen. He is an amazing daddy and adores his babies. He makes me want to be a better person. For him. I still feel like I will never quite live up to him. I hold him on the highest pedestal and only wish I could keep up. James I love you so much more today than I ever thought I could. My heart feels like it could burst.
I have a home and food. A roof over our heads. Sure things are getting crowded, but I am not on the streets fighting for shelter and food. And more than that, our HOME is filled with love. For that I am truly grateful.
I am grateful for knowing who I am in this life. And knowing where I am going. It makes everyday so much more real. I have a purpose and I am fulfilling that purpose. I have so much more to work on but I am trying.
I am grateful for my talents. I am so grateful that I have a love and passion for music. I do NOT use it or share it enough. I will work on that. I do love teaching. I love that I can teach from home to help provide for my family. I am grateful for my artistic eye that lets me capture those moments of a lifetime. Not just in my own life but for those who ask. I absolutely LOVE looking through a lens and seeing things beyond the human eye.
There is so much more I am grateful for. But I had to share. I am just overwhelmed and my heart is so full today.
I am just so grateful...
4 comments:
Thank you for pouring your heart out to us Hollie, it was very uplifting to read this post and I thank you for the gentle reminder of what is really important in life.. it isn't the money, or how much we have... it is our beautiful family that God has blessed us with. Thank you Hollie!
Love, April
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Beautifully said Hollie!! Thanks for your wonderful thoughts and for reminding us what we must not forget to cherish.
Hugs,
Tina.
Thanks friend for your words and strong testimony.
This is beautiful! Thank you so much for the humble reminder that I need to stop and take a minute to just feel grateful. Love you girly!
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