blessings

this week i have had an overwhelming joy come over me.
i am so thankful for so many things, and i have been so blessed in my life.
i thought i would share as many as i could think of. so, here we go:
*blood that was shed for me
*forgiveness
*grace
*mercy
*joy
*a relationship with god
*healing of my heart
*healing of my body
*my mom and dad who taught me so much and who made it a
  point to spend time with and develop a relationship with my kids
*my grandparents who loved me and prayed for me daily
*my sister and the new relationship we have
*my daughter
*my son
*the fact that they have both made their mama proud
*the other fact that they both live less than 1/2 mile from me
*their wonderful spouses
*my sweet caroline
*she deserves a second mention...
*the two grandsons that will come this summer
*again, the two more grandkids coming this summer
*a church family, who even though we no longer meet,
  still remain in my heart
*an ex husband and his wife whom i remain friends with
*my new knee
*my feet hitting the floor this morning
*owning my own home
*air conditioning
*food to eat
*christmas baking
*a job to go to
*awesome health insurance
*the miracles of modern medicine
*a dependable car
*vacation at the beach
*friends
*yes, even facebook friends that i have reconnected with


all of these blessings and so much more i have to be thankful for.
with mothers day coming up, i can't think of anything i could possible want from anyone.
i did the best i could with what i knew as a mom. i had a great teacher in my mom.
sometimes i didn't do my best, but for the grace of god, my kids continue to be a blessing.
so for new moms, old moms and moms yet to be, celebrate all of your blessings this week!