Barncats in Ellensburg

Recently I've had a few discussions with my friends about blessings, and how I feel like they're literally pouring down on my family right now. I can't say that this is the first time it's happened, but it's the first time I've been fully aware of the abundance. Some of them might seem inconsequential from the outside, but to me they're huge, and proof that Heavenly Father is acutely aware of my specific needs and wants. Like Dave being continually employed for over a year. The construction industry is cyclic, and layoffs are a part of life, but not this year. That's a huge blessing. Not only because of the fiscal ramifications of a layoff, but the fact that each time it happens I get a little closer to permanent insanity. Also, I've been praying for years to be able to be at home with the kids. I've always felt this was a righteous desire, but I'd given up on it being possible because I just didn't see a way. Dave's pay is basically set at a particular level and it's unlikely it'll ever just double. In the past month I've realized that it could happen, just not the way I had envisioned it. I'm not even sure exactly when I realized what the solution might be, but once I did I knew I had to act on it. And more importantly, acknowledge it.

Then there are the daily blessings, like healthy kids and a semi-clean house; or even little miracles like the fact there's a possibility Brayden will be able to make up enough credits to graduate this year. These are things I worry about constantly, so to have even a little of the anxiety lifted is a blessing.

Reconnecting with a few old friends, and making a couple of new friends has also been great for my attitude.

That's not an exhaustive list by any means, but those are the blessings that're on my mind today and for which I'm extremely grateful.