It could be worse

I have started to have the mentality that when things are hard or I just can't handle it I tell my self, It could always be worse.

I really hope that I can be more of a half full rather than a half empty kind of girl. So in honor of "it could always be worse" I am going to list some things that I am thankful for.

• 2 beautifully Healthy children- this hasn't always been like this and even though neither of my children have any debilitating diseases, or handicaps we have dealt with being sick a lot and right now my little ones are doing so well.

• A place to live- I can't imagine what kind of life we would be living if I didn't have wonderful parents who let us live with them.

• Wonderful parents who take care of my kids while I am at work.

• A car to drive- even with gas prices, no A/C or Heat, driving is still a luxury that I think many take for granted.

• a wonderful Job-there are some people I know and I am sure many others that I don't who can't find work, I am so thankful that I have a job with people that I enjoy spending time with in and out of work.

• An amazing heritage full of great stories and inspirational trials that always remind me that "it could be worse" I always think of my Grandma and have such a great respect for the life she lead. and I hope that I can be a 10th of the woman she was.

• Great friends-I have some of the best friends ever. THANK YOU!

• Great siblings who try to do their best- With a brother on a mission and living with the other 2 I am glad that my siblings are here to be part of my kids lives. My brothers are wonderful male role models for my kids who need them desperately. (My Dad too)

• The opportunity for an education- I have a ravenous thirst to learn right now. I am so glad that I can take advantage of that thirst and better my self, and continue to create a future of independence and stability for my children.

I am sure that I could come up with a large list if I really sat down and thought about every little thing that I am thankful for. I am so greatfull for all of the blessings that I have in my life. Yes I have been through my share of hard times but its just a small smattering of what COULD have happened. I think I will take the trials that I have and be thankful that that is all that I have gone through and pray for those who are going through more.