First of 300 and some...

Today's blessing doesn't require a story or lead up, it's very simple to explain. We made the first mortgage payment today :). 

One year ago today and a party too!

Today was a fun filled day. So tonight I'm going to talk about two blessings. First, one year ago today we were blessed with the sweetest, best natured, lovingest, King Charles Cavalier Spaniel there is. Charlie came into our lives when we needed her the most and has been a blessing everyday since. I can't imagine not seeing that little tail wiggle waggle all the time or seeing her get so excited over a piece of cheese. She is Molly and Lexi's baby, no doubt, and we love her so much! 

Second, and I've said it before, but it is so nice to be a part of a lovely and supportive group of ladies. My tennis team could not be better. We were blessed to throw a surprise tennis shower type event for one of our teammates getting married in May. I was surprised with some lovely gifts as well!  My dear friend came early to help us set up, one of my oldest friends came early as well, three adorable kids joined the fun, (which of course the fur babies loved) and we all had great company throughout the evening. Not to mention the awesome food from my mom and the girls! Yum! 

Busy bees

Very simple tonight, it's a blessing to know that no matter how far away or how close, how crazy busy we all get, or how from the middle of March to the middle of April makes me want to hide in a Hobbit hole, that there people that love and think about me each day just like I do them. 

Be nice, be safe

Due to the fact that I was wiped out yesterday and didn't blog, tonight I'll double up the blessings. 

I got a text from a friend the other day that her dog was hurt. He showed up at her house one day, made friends with her other dog, and just decided to stay. It seemed like a blessing at the time that they formed this little family but little did they know just how much of a blessing it was for the little dog. Now, before I continue let me say that he is okay. He hurt his little neck and is recovering nicely. However, when they x-rayed him they discovered that he had several pellets in his shoulder area. Some jerk had shot him. He must have gotten away somehow and found a new home, a good home, a blessing. It's amazing how God blesses us with the right people and at the right time.  Now he gets love and care and is a happy dog. 

Second, I was blessed today to avoid a nasty accident on the way home. With wet roads and drivers not paying attention it can be dangerous on the highways. The cars in front and behind me both ran onto the shoulder, no one was hurt, except maybe some nerves, but at least four of us came close to a nasty crash. With the amount of time we travel the roads it really is a blessing to have safe travels. 

Say cheese!

Crazy week day 3. Yay for hump day and tennis and tiny pictures that make me smile!  Today's blessing: pictures. They come in all shapes, sizes, and even by phone. I love getting pictures, especially of friends and family.  I got one today and it was just what I needed. The memories that come with pictures and the history always fascinates me. Probably why I drive everyone insane with my camera.

 

Still cloudy but filled with shine

So those dark clouds are hovering again today but I refuse to not find the silver lining. We had an event tonight and there was a very interesting and eclectic group of people. It was a blessing to be able to meet and talk with them. Actually, I have been blessed to meet a lot of interesting people lately. It's amazing the stories people have if you're just willing to listen. Who knows, there may even be something to learn from them. 

Silver Lining

I need this blog today. It's a good way to remember to appreciate my blessings and find the good in the bad. Most of today I have dwelt on the bad but when I look back to write this I can see there we actually a lot of good parts too.  Strange how one or two bad things can over shadow all the good. Like the nice people at FedEx today that rushed my order (and gave me chocolate), or the great group of people coming together to raise money for Alzheimer's, or that when I come home someone is always happy to see me. I think today's blessing is the silver lining, or linings. Unfortunately, all I could see was the big black cloud when I was in the storm. Now that I'm looking back, I see the silver.