As I sat and listened to the thoughtful comments made during the service, I was touched by how often the speakers referenced her optimism and how blessed she felt her life was. She never questioned her faith or seemed to feel bitter about her situation. I had always known her to be remarkably positive and energetic about her life. It made me wonder how I would react if I were faced with similar circumstances. Her positive outlook and her faith are certainly worthy of emulation.
I also thought about all of the blessings that God has given me in my life. I am truly blessed! I have a wonderful family. I love my husband. He is such a good person. He is kind to me and our children. He is smart and hard working and devoted and good natured and he has a good sense of humor (which is helpful since he lives with and has to put up with me). I truly enjoy his company and spending my life with him. I get to be the mom to four amazing little people who are talented and sweet and good. How did I get so lucky? I love them so much! I have a supportive and loving extended family who would do just about anything for me and my family. And I have wonderful, caring friends who enrich my life in so many ways. I have SO many opportunities and luxuries and blessings! I hope that I never, ever forget it! No matter what.
One of my greatest blessings is that these
wonderful people call me "mom".
Seth, Aleah, Josh & Anna - Summer 2008
6 comments:
You are a very fortunate person indeed. Your family is one of my favorites! And I can't tell you how fortunate I feel to have you as my friend, Andrea.
You have a lovely family - -and the rest of us are blessed to be even a small part of your lives.
What a good time of year to be reminded of exactly how blessed we all are. Thanks!
Andrea!! I didn't know you had a blog! I hope it's ok if I sneak over here and check it out. And what a blessing family is! You have such a great fmaily, and I just think the world of Josh...he is so stinkin cute!
Jillian is my cousin!!!! Isn't Simone a doll?! It is a very small world~ especially when you factor the church into it!
Hey! I'm glad you found us and yes, it's a small world! Jen is my cousin! We love Korby too :) Thanks for stopping by. I'll have to tell her you're in our ward.
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