BYBS Blog your Blessings Sunday??

Okay, well I saw this lil BYBS on another bloggers page that I follow. Upon more research I found out that it means "blog your blessings Sunday" which is pretty neat concept. I think I will definately try to participate in this. So, her goes nothin'.

First off, I want to say that I AM TRULY, UNDENIABLY blessed. I have been given a life in the most beautiful place in the world (or so I THINK anyway) where water is abundant, trees aren't scarce, and I can watch the sunset over the mountaintop on any given day, should I wish to do so. I have a rather large family, even if we don't see each other as much as we should, there's love there. I have "married" into another large family. They cherish my kids almost as much as I do. I have good health, my children are super healthy, and we can all bundle up and sit on the front porch and listen to the wind blow...and most of the time, thats all we hear.

There are no "gang" shootings, there are no airports or train stations or sirens wailing. Pure and simple NOTHING except for the occasional dog bark, or truck start up. Oh...and we get to listen to the constant hummm of the crickets in the late evenings. So much, that we cease to even "hear" them unless we just consciously make the effort to realize they are there.

We have a cute lil house, though rundown it may be...there's still lots of love inside. LOTS. I have a man that is the best father to my children I could have ever wished for. I have a man that will pay the bills on time. I have a man that loves his family. I hope he loves me. We are all in this together. and always will be. I have security with him, with my family here, I know in my heart that somehow we will work out our differences and spend our lives together..

God has shown me just how lucky I am, even as I sit here some days just sad about circumstances that could have/would have/should have...I forget just how blessed I am. Sometimes I need a lil reminder. I suppose that is what BYBS is all about. Family, Love, Hope, Dreams, and the pursuit of happiness (even when its right under your nose).

You know, how lucky am I? My Dad is my strong supporter, my Mom is my best friend, my aunt is my confidant, my man is the love of my life...and we are all OKAY. I love my life. I LOVE MY LIFE :)