Counting Blessings

This evening I was trying to catch up on paperwork and started feeling frustrated and depressed. Picked up my camera and went outside. All I had to do was look around to see how blessed I really am. I could give in to the stress of Williams truck breaking down and worry about finances. Instead I am counting my blessings of having friends in MO that drove 45 minutes to pick up William and take him to their home for a few days while he figured what to do about his truck. I am counting blessings of having Carol and Terry in Kansas that picked up the phone and called William with offers to help. I am counting blessings that Williams truck was able to make it to Kansas to Terry's shop where (another blessing) he works on semi's! I am counting blessings that William is able to get paperwork filled out (with Carol's help) for his company so he can drive a truck Terry offered (another blessing). Counting the blessing that William is getting to help Terry work on trucks while waiting on paperwork. That is something he loves doing so helps relieve his stress. God blessed us by having the right people at the right time in the right place.

I could feel sorry for myself because of having a virus and getting behind in things around the homestead. Instead I am counting my blessings. I am blessed that I was able to take the time to rest and take care of myself. I am blessed I don't have to punch a time clock or report to a employer. The goats don't mind if I feed them in my pj's with unbrushed hair. I could stress about not having a job to help with the finances or I can count my blessings. I am blessed to have a husband who wants me to take care of the homestead instead of working a public job. I am blessed that my soap shop is keeping me busy and bringing money in. I am blessed that I have a catering job drop into my lap. I am blessed that every day I get to wake up to the sound of roosters crowing, goats running to greet me, fresh eggs and milk for breakfast. I am blessed that I am getting to live my dream of a homestead life with a husband that shares that dream.

I could cry and be depressed that my friend and neighbor is no longer here. I choose to count my blessings. I am blessed that I had such a loving, caring neighbor. I am blessed that we made such wonderful memories. I am blessed that she and I were able to talk so freely about dying, God, heaven and faith. I am blessed to have a special angel watching over me. I am blessed that Fran's friendship brought friends from all over the world together in thoughts and prayers. I am blessed for the love you showed to Fran with the cards and letters. I am blessed that you donated to the hospice in Fran's memory.

(Fran age 16)

I could have a pity party because I live so far from my children and grandchildren. I will instead count my blessings. I am blessed to have 3 beautiful, smart, caring daughters. I am blessed to have 9 absolutely wonderful grandchildren. I am blessed knowing summer will bring the grands to the homestead to spend time with grandma. I am blessed that I have "kids" running around the homestead that make me smile. I am blessed that I have new babies on the homestead. To help deliver a baby goat. To watch newly hatched goslings peeking out from under their mom at the great big world waiting for them

I am blessed momma goose didn't bite me!

There are alot of rocky roads and burdens in life but God doesn't let me face them alone. He always gives me many blessings to get through the rough times. Then gives me many more blessings for getting past the rocky road. I am going to stop worrying and stressing. I am going to stop, smell the flowers and count my blessings. The only problem is I have too many blessings to count!