Feeling blessed

As the holidays come around I find myself both in a hurry and busy and loving the thrill of every minute (even if it overwhelms me sometimes).

Today I can say that I am trying to find blessings in a grey rainy day. Why is that a blessing? Cause at this time last year we had already had at least 2 major snow storms. It hasn't snowed yet (knock on wood). We are going to be traveling in decent weather (wet- but not ice/freezing rain/ snow) and we are going to have the opporutnity to see family that we haven't seen in a few years.

Why-- to celebrate Thanksgiving of course-- but more importantly one of the biggest blessings in my life. My Grandfather. Now if you had asked me 20 years ago if I felt blessed to have my grandparents (yes, I still have all 4 as does Ryan and his family- pretty good for 2 people in their 30's) I would have said yes. It wouldn't have been however the same profound "yes" that I would respond with today.

As I have gotten older I have learned to appreciate and value the things that they did to raise my parents to be awesome people. And on top of that the love and prayers they have offered and believed for each of their grandchildren and great grandchildren. A legacy beyond measure. A wisdom that is gained only in time and years. A blessing that couldn't be matched by anything!

So today I am thankful for rainy days (cause it's not snowing & I have lots to get done) and for blessings of family that have lifted me up in faith, prayer, love, and wisdom.

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