I just realized that I have not posted any Hawaii pictures. Gosh, I feel like that was so long ago. Almost as if it were a dream, and sort of like it didn’t happen. I’m glad that I took pictures, or else I wouldn’t have believed I was there at all. So much has been going on that I haven’t focused on vacation. I’m so glad we went, because no one knows what the future holds. The doctor actually told us he wanted us to go ahead and go. I think we’ll just go ahead and chalk 2008 as the year of crappy circumstances. With the only bright moment being that “BeeBug” will be joining us this year. :-)
So instead of talking about Mom’s cancer, and all of the depressing things that go along with that, I’m going to do a little list of things I’m thankful for….
1. My Family first and foremost. My parents continue to amaze me every day, and I hope one day to have a love like theirs. I should only be so lucky!!
2. My dog. No matter how darn crazy she may seem sometimes, and how annoying she is to others in the neighborhood, she is honestly the light of my life. Sounds crazy to call a dog your light of your life, but it’s true. She barks relentlessly at random things, and gets spooked very easily by quick moving objects and barks at those too. Sometimes I wish I could just make her stop, but it teaches me patience. Although I’m not sure it’s teaching the neighbors that. :-)
3. My friendships. I value my friendships even more now than I ever have. Life it too short for drama. I think I’ve mentioned one time before that I reconnected with a friend that I had up in Boone when I went to school there. I feel so blessed to have him back in my life that words can’t even describe. He taught me a lot, regardless of whether he knew it or not, when we were at ASU. He teaches me so much more now. This guy has a definitive purpose on this earth. He may not know exactly what that is just yet, but I do know that when he finds it, he’ll surprise himself and others at how amazing that purpose is.
4. Health Insurance!!! I’m not quite sure how anyone goes without this!!! I’m all for universal healthcare for children 18 and under, as well as for Students attending college. However, when it comes to working individuals… You can’t AFFORD to NOT pay every paycheck. Those people who say that they can’t afford to have the $50+ taken from their paycheck… Just wait until something happens to you and you have to go to the doctor.. you end up with a bill for $10K… That’s something you REALLY can’t afford!
5. As much as I can’t stand my job sometimes, and as much as it really irritates me to the point where I feel like I have to complain, I am VERY thankful that I still have a job. I have excellent benefits, including a great 401K program. I do enjoy who I work with, and I think that is half the battle. Although it would help if there were a few extra people around here to cross train with some of the things that I do. At least I have things to do. I know I get stressed out and want to throw in the towel, but at least I have the stress and the towel.
If you are reading this blog.. What is one thing you are thankful for?
Alright.. I’m going to get back to work.. (that’s another thing I’m thankful for… I can blog at work! When I’m supposed to be working.. when I have a whole bunch of stuff to work on.. thank goodness that they allow breaks every now and then!)
Love to you all!
And I leave you with a few Hawaii Pictures.. haha
1 comment:
I am thankful for life. Every moment we have together with someone is a blessing and everyday I am prievleged enough to bring new life into this world. I too can become frustrated with work and take things for granted and that is when I am brought back into reality with something extremely sad happening. Every moment of life is a gift and you Christie are lucky enough to realize that.
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