Yesterday at church, someone told me they wished their life could be more like mine.  Because my life seemed so perfect.  I thought about that alot, my life has many broken places.  I've been through depression, stillbirth, loss of job, ministry reversals, marriage and kid challenges and I won't even bother to continue.  But,   

I am Blessed...

Not because of a seemingly perfect life, it's not.  But because...  

• I have Jesus, and Jesus makes all the difference in my life.  He is for me! He's got me!  I can't even tell you how blessed I am because I have Jesus!

• I am married to a wonderful man--since 1993!  Wow! that seems like a long time.  Our life has not always been perfect but...

• We have been fortunate to have some amazing Christian counsel in our life and great resources like Family LIfe, Weekend to Remember and tons of books.

• I have a young adult son, who brings, so much laughter into my life and a few crazy, "Mom!" moments.

• I was born into a really loving family--my parents are have been married nearly 60 years.

• I have a ton of friends.

• I have lived in California, Hawaii, Michigan, Texas, Illinois and Tennessee.  Along the way I have picked up so many memories, stories, and friends--each one a blessing.

• I have lived in the city, the country, the suburbs.

• I now have a beautiful house in the country with woods and beautiful birds always at my feeder.

• I lost 47 pounds three years ago and I feel so healthy!  

• I can walk and run everyday.

I hope I can share some of my blessings with you at whatever season of life you find yourself.

I really enjoy...

• Cooking healthy.

• Working out with my husband.

• Hospitality.

• Creating beauty in my home.

• Camping in our pop-up.

• Prayer Journaling, of course!