Thankful For.

When Mike and I were first married I remember hearing a story about a woman and her Husband that made me so sad. I didn't know these people, but their story has stayed with me. They were expecting their first baby, and so excited. One day this woman received a phone call that changed her life forever. Her Husband had been in a car accident and was killed. I remember feeling so sad for this woman, and I wished there was something I could do to help her, but how could I?

Over the years I have thought about her story so many times. What would I do if that were me? Would I pick myself up and move forward, or would I let it take me down?
Whatever happens in this life, I don't want to waste a minute.

I have been thinking about her story,  every time I do I am reminded of the good that I have right beside me all of the time.

I am thankful for my Little Family and for all of the moments we have shared, the good and the not so good. I am thankful for the sweet words my boys say to me, and to each other. I am even thankful for the moments of chaos in our life's, because they have helped me to see things differently.

I am thankful for Mike, he works hard for our Family. He works hard for me, he makes me Happy. He supports me, and lifts me up.  He is my very Favorite person ever. I am thankful for the last 10 1/2 years with him. We have grown together.
I think my favorite part about being married is all of the hard work that goes into it. You start out not knowing much, but day by day you get it down a little bit more. Mike and I have learned alot together, and have walked through some pretty thick mud together. But we did it "Together".
I am a different, better person today then I was 10 1/2 years ago because of Mike and our life together. I know he feels the same about me.
I am Thankful for his hands, because they keep me safe. I am Thankful for his Kisses, because they are so sweet. I am Thankful for his Hugs, because they make me feel Beautiful.
He is my everything.

Together we have started to raise our boys, and hopefully we are helping them to be ready to be big strong Men one day. I think babies are so much easier because they need you every step of the way. Its easy to keep them close, and keep them safe. I love my boy's baby days, However,I am so thankful that I get to watch these two grow, but its so hard to let them go and be out in  the world, even though I know its so good for them.
I love that they still need a hug, or a kiss from me when times are rough. I love that they crawl into bed with us when they get scared. I love that they want me to walk them to school in the morning, (I think I need that more then they do.)  These two boys fall into my very favorite people category too.

I often find myself feeling unimportant. Its so easy to get caught up in things that are so not important, but may seem important at the time. When I am having a self pity moment I try to ask myself " Why am I feeling this way?" It almost always is that I am either comparing myself to whoever, and that I don't measure up, or that I am worrying about silly things that are just things.
I have to remind myself to take a few steps back and take a look at what I have around me.
Its hard to complain too much, or feel sorry for myself when I really look at what I have.

Whatever happens in my life I have so many great moments to think about, and hold onto. These are what help me get through the hard times and cherish the great times even more. I hope I won't  waste one day because every day counts towards something. 

I love this little Family of Mine...