eternally grateful
Ladies (as I do believe all of my readers are female :),
I am eternally grateful and blessed beyond description. Today as I close the day of my youngest daughter's 3rd bday party I feel the love from my family. In my daughters room is tradition of a surprise, on my bed is brand name cereals and snacks that my large family doesn't allow me to afford to buy, and in my fridge is the remains of leftovers and several unopened things too. My pantry is stuffed with more extras, my boys have resale finds of character tees they like, the bday girl's gifts a plenty AND to top all that I too am left a Valentine place mat, heart decorative box and some bars I like to share with my faraway friend.
Yes, I am so very blessed. It is amazing to know that in this economy gifts still overflow. That despite more commonplace customs of distancing from family mine remains close. It is still more heartwarming to know that my Aunts, Great Aunts to my kids treat them as though they are their very own flesh and blood. I feel that it is through this kind of steadfast security my life is so great. They are people who truly deserve the title great in front of their name. Each visits, takes time off work and is ever present regardless of the 45mins away we reside.
I think of that song who am I because wow I am really worth all that to them. On days when I feel as though I do more for others than I receive and am weary from the giving it renews me to dwell on this reality. With these people behind my family why can't we soar? What limit is there in this life? We have a divine purpose to fulfill and will never give up. I pray for each of you, that you know this kind of love. That I can bear witness to God's never ending love. I am so grateful for every one of you. I am ecstatic to have a cousin whom may as well be a sister. A faraway friend as vested in my life and I often feel hers even if the many distractions prevent her from hearing that from me often enough. There are no words to show the value in my mommy friends which provide the feedback I crave and relate to my daily struggle. I am eternally grateful this very day, and hopefully the next, and the next and the next.
I am eternally grateful and blessed beyond description. Today as I close the day of my youngest daughter's 3rd bday party I feel the love from my family. In my daughters room is tradition of a surprise, on my bed is brand name cereals and snacks that my large family doesn't allow me to afford to buy, and in my fridge is the remains of leftovers and several unopened things too. My pantry is stuffed with more extras, my boys have resale finds of character tees they like, the bday girl's gifts a plenty AND to top all that I too am left a Valentine place mat, heart decorative box and some bars I like to share with my faraway friend.
Yes, I am so very blessed. It is amazing to know that in this economy gifts still overflow. That despite more commonplace customs of distancing from family mine remains close. It is still more heartwarming to know that my Aunts, Great Aunts to my kids treat them as though they are their very own flesh and blood. I feel that it is through this kind of steadfast security my life is so great. They are people who truly deserve the title great in front of their name. Each visits, takes time off work and is ever present regardless of the 45mins away we reside.
I think of that song who am I because wow I am really worth all that to them. On days when I feel as though I do more for others than I receive and am weary from the giving it renews me to dwell on this reality. With these people behind my family why can't we soar? What limit is there in this life? We have a divine purpose to fulfill and will never give up. I pray for each of you, that you know this kind of love. That I can bear witness to God's never ending love. I am so grateful for every one of you. I am ecstatic to have a cousin whom may as well be a sister. A faraway friend as vested in my life and I often feel hers even if the many distractions prevent her from hearing that from me often enough. There are no words to show the value in my mommy friends which provide the feedback I crave and relate to my daily struggle. I am eternally grateful this very day, and hopefully the next, and the next and the next.
So what was the surprise? A new big girl bed per chance? Glad that God chose to remind you that you indeed are worthy and that not all you do goes unseen or unappreciated. Your far away friend sounds blessed!! Can't wait to tell you about my amazing weekend at WOF. Wish you could have shared in it with me!
ReplyDeleteOh her suprise usually is clothes but this time it was accessories for her ipod touch
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