Grateful

Do you ever have days when you are so, so grateful for what you have. I am generally someone who appreciates what she has, but I had reason over the weekend to really count my blessings. A teacher who I have worked closely with for the past 3 years and who I am lucky enough to call my friend lost her husband over the weekend in a snowmobile accident. I didn't know him well personally and had only met him in passing once or twice but feel like I knew him through the stories his wife told during the time we spent together at school. I am heartbroken for my friend and the 3 children who now no longer have their father with them.

It really made me reflect on all that I have and how lucky I am to have it. I may joke about how I hate that Nate can't ever seem to find the hamper in our house and that I am forever picking up dirty clothes or how the girls are forever yelling for me to come and help them in the bathroom (really I sometimes feel that I spend half my life there) but I would gladly pick up dirty clothes and wipe bottoms 24/7 for the rest of my life if it meant I never have to feel the pain and loss that they are feeling right now. I absolutely can't wrap my brain around what they have to be be dealing with right now, but I know that it has made me grateful for my wonderful hubby and girls no matter what their imperfections. Have a grateful day friends and family!