Counting my blessings (another post on gratitude)

Over a month since I last wrote… I’ve been struggling with what to write about as life has seemed harder than usual.  Work might be a little more challenging, life at home with a 2-year old a little more taxing… but overall life is pretty good. 

What do I have to be thankful for:

• A beautiful daughter
• Health (body and mind)
• A healthy relationship that shows promise
• A family and friends that love and support me
• A career in advertising that entertains, challenges me (in a good way) and allows me to support my family

Why am I so introspective today? In a span of two hours I went from an impromptu playdate with my two-year old filled with giggles and endless running, to a visit to the hospital to visit a dear friend of mine battling a debilitating disease.  Seeing my friend take on this disease with such grace and courage was so inspiring to me, but also reminded me that life can change in an instant… making my daily struggles seem pretty trivial. Even hours later she remains on my mind and in prayers… and I am filled with gratitude for my life exactly as it is today… Messy, imperfect and just right.

So I’ll leave you with this quote on the link between gratitude and happiness…

Until next time…