I am so blessed! I have a wonderful husband, a beautiful son, and loving extended family! Both Dominic and I are employed. We have a home, cars and a mostly pain in the butt dog.
Sometimes I have to remind myself how lucky we really are! I know that this sounds so stupid and selfish.
Yesterday was a day for contemplation. I was looking at the calendar and thinking of my friend Megan. Her husband is being deployed on Saturday, and do you know what they did with their kids last night? Took them to a KISS concert. What a great thing for Matt to remember when he is in Afghanistan. What a great thing for Megan and the kids to think about as well when they are missing Matt.
I was driving home from work last night and I was having a conversation with Paula about her niece Ashlee as well as her friend Alicia who just passes away from cancer at the young age of 28 leaving behind a daughter. Needless to say, this phone call ended in tears on both our parts.
Both of these things really brought my life into perspective. I am so blessed in so many ways yet sometimes I fail to allow those blessings to be the reality of my life. Most of you who know me would say, "Come on Adrianne, with all the crap that you have been through you know how wonderful life is! You know you should make the most of it because life is short!" You would all be right, but sometimes I forget.
But for those of you who really know me, you also know that I am super big pessimist.
So here it is, I am going to make a goal to try everyday to be thankful and happy and remember how lucky I am to lead this life! This life where I am surrounded by a wonderful and loving family. This life that was blessed with a beautiful baby boy! This life in which I have a home and a job. This life where we are never hungry or cold! This life in which I have friends that feel more like sisters! This life in which everyday is a gift!
6 comments:
Thanks for sharing your blessings with us. I agree that sometimes we all need a reminder to realize how blessed we are. I have had countless times like that. I think its a great goal to try and see the positive-and your son is SUPER BEAUTIFUL! We will meet ours soon- within the next week- pretty crazy!
What a great post! Thank-you for reminding me that I need to be more thankful for what I do have. Oh, by the way....Love the pictures, absolutely adorable.
A~
I love the pics. Sawyer is so damn cute! When I get back to work we will both of to work on not being so pessimistic :) I love you and am very thankful to have you for my friend!!! I am sad to hear about Paula's friend...can you even imagine?? I can't imagine leaving behind my babies but they would have on hell of an over protective angel lol
Love ya and see ya soon.
A~ he is sooooooooo cute! Thanks for the reminder! i think life passes us by way to fast and sometimes we need to stop and remember the little things that keep us happy!! I miss you!!!
Just look at these beautiful family pictures if you need a reminder.....what a beautiful family! I love you guys.
You definitely have reason to love your life!!! Just that boy alone, is enough to make a cup over flow with joy! I am happy for you Aidrianne.
P.S. Love the pics!!!!
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