Blessed & Grateful

I was leaving the grocery store last week and as I pushed the cart toward my car I had this overwhelming thought hit me.  I told my girls.

"We don't need anything."

The girls agreed.  At that moment we needed nothing, not even the items in our shopping cart.

On the way home we tried to come up with something, but quickly realized how truly blessed we really are.  And I am so incredibly grateful for that.

We have a lovely little home in pretty decent shape.  We take care of it and keep it tidy and it serves our needs quite well.  We each have our own bedroom and inside we each have a comfortable bed with warm blankets, plenty of clothing and shoes.

The heat works, the A/C units work and we have box fans too.  The water runs, hot and cold.

We are fortunate in that we have two bathrooms.  Everything functions as it should and the cupboards are adequately stocked with items to keep us clean, first aid supplies should we hurt ourselves, medicines in case we are ill and plenty of toilet paper.

Our kitchen is nice and clean.  We have a fully functioning sink, stove, refrigerator and dishwasher.  The pantry, freezers and refrigerator are full of good, healthy food and there are adequate dishes and pots & pans to prepare and eat our meals.

The girls have everything they need to go to school and get an education.  Instruments to play and activities to participate in that help them grow and broaden their minds and experiences.  We have pets to enjoy and enhance our lives along with the means and ability to care for them.

I'm grateful all of us our healthy.  I'm grateful to have a job.  I'm grateful that I have friends and family that love me.  I'm grateful for all of the things I've learned and the knowledge I've acquired.  I'm grateful for the opportunities that await me.  I'm grateful that my needs are met and my wants are few.

I know I'm blessed.

I am also very grateful for all the wonderful people who read my blog and for all the lovely comments they choose to leave.  Thank you.