Thursday's Ramblings

Started out very tired and sluggish this morning as I didn't have a good sleep last night. Too much weighing on my mind to completely relax. Tried listening to the yearbook last night to give me good thoughts before bed but soon as I turned it off it took me a bit to get truly rested. Which only lasted til 5 AM when my hubby started the wood stove up. I could hear the wood snapping and crackling and I thought something was on fire. So I climbed back in bed and slept til I heard my hubby yell up the stairs to get my son moving as they were going to be late for school. I sat straight up and in bed and knew today I had another date with a migraine. Which reminds me a dear sister made me an eye pillow. I must get it and see if it will help reduce the pain in my head right now.

I was hoping my workout at the gym would reduce some of the strain I have been feeling but sadly my date continue's with my headache. And now my children are home and well they are boys so you know there is no such thing as being quiet. The only time I can expect complete silence is when they are sleeping. Right now I can hear the boys arguing downstairs, but on a positive note at least it lets me know I still have my hearing lol. Time to put my headphones on and try and drown out the boys. I will let hubby deal with it lol.

I had received a nice forward from a brother and thought I would share it as I thought despite some of the things we complain about we can actually find a positive note in it all. I thought if we actually thought of life in this manner then we really could reduce some of the stress we allow ourselves to carry. You may have received this forward before but always worth a second read.

I am Thankful :

FOR THE WIFE
WHO SAYS IT'S HOT DOGS TONIGHT,
BECAUSE SHE IS HOME WITH ME,
AND NOT OUT WITH SOMEONE ELSE.

FOR THE HUSBAND
WHO IS ON THE SOFA
BEING A COUCH POTATO,
BECAUSE HE IS HOME WITH ME
AND NOT OUT AT THE BARS.


FOR THE TEENAGER
WHO IS COMPLAINING ABOUT DOING DISHES
BECAUSE IT MEANS SHE IS AT HOME,
NOT ON THE STREETS.


FOR THE TAXES I PAY
BECAUSE IT MEANS
I AM EMPLOYED.


FOR THE MESS TO CLEAN AFTER A PARTY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE
BEEN SURROUNDED BY FRIENDS.


FOR THE CLOTHES THAT FIT A LITTLE TOO SNUG
BECAUSE IT MEANS
I HAVE ENOUGH TO EAT.


FOR MY SHADOW THAT WATCHES ME WORK
BECAUSE IT MEANS
I AM OUT IN THE SUNSHINE


FOR A LAWN THAT NEEDS MOWING,
WINDOWS THAT NEED CLEANING,
AND GUTTERS THAT NEED FIXING
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE A HOME.

FOR ALL THE COMPLAINING
I HEAR ABOUT THE GOVERNMENT
BECAUSE IT MEANS
WE HAVE FREEDOM OF SPEECH..

FOR THE PARKING SPOT
I FIND AT THE FAR END OF THE PARKING LOT
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM CAPABLE OF WALKING
AND I HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH TRANSPORTATION .


FOR MY HUGE HEATING BILL
BECAUSE IT MEANS
I AM WARM.

FOR THE LADY BEHIND ME AT THE KINGDOM HALL
WHO SINGS OFF KEY BECAUSE IT MEANS
I CAN HEAR.


FOR THE PILE OF LAUNDRY AND IRONING
BECAUSE IT MEANS
I HAVE CLOTHES TO WEAR.


FOR WEARINESS AND ACHING MUSCLES
AT THE END OF THE DAY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN
CAPABLE OF WORKING HARD.


FOR THE ALARM THAT GOES OFF
IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM ALIVE.


AND FINALLY, FOR TOO MUCH E-MAIL
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE
FRIENDS WHO ARE THINKING OF ME.


SEND THIS TO SOMEONE YOU CARE ABOUT . I JUST DID.


Live well, Laugh often, & Love with all of your heart!