Name them one by one

This week has been rough, and it's only Wednesday. I've been trying to stay focused on all of the good things going on right now and that has been helping. I am grateful that both Michael and I have jobs that we enjoy. I am grateful we are able to pay the bills each month when a lot of people are stuggling to do that. I'm grateful to have a husband that holds me when I cry and has had dinner ready 3 nights in a row after I've had a few very long days. I'm so excited about our new house and that it's getting so close to the closing day. I still have to give myself a reality check all the time that it hasn't happened yet- we aren't in it yet. I will be able to breath an enormous sigh of relief when keys are in hand. Until then I am on pins and needles. I'm thankful that our health has been better recently. I'm not going to lie- last year was a rough year health wise for both Michael and I, but into this year 3 months already and we're both feeling pretty good. (PLEASE PLEASE STAY THAT WAY!!) I'm grateful that my girls are OK. I was talking with my mom and sister the other day about the whole overdose thing they went through and it brought all of those emotions up again. It was a nightmare. And now I watch them steal each others bones and bite each others ears and I smile when they do it- just glad they are alive. I am grateful for having such a wonderful family. I think about my little brother every.single.day. and pray he is safe and happy. His emails that he sends each week are gold to me and I just can't even begin to tell you how much I want that kid home. (approx. 7 months and 25 days, but who's counting?) I am pretty sure that when I see him I will bear hug him for a good 4 months straight before letting go. You have been warned buddy. He might be loved.
Things are good. And this has definitely helped to reflect on the good things going on. I am blessed.