Thankfulness is such a virtue...Puts life in perspective!

I feel so inspired by a good friend of mine, she is going through more than anyone should have to go though, her life really is amazing and her strength and positive attitude through it all is mind blowing! My life has ups and downs just like anyone else. This week is one of the downs, Thomas is sick and have been housebound for the week. I have been feeling...poor me!

After reading my friends blog and all that she is enduring, she finished off her post with everything that she is grateful for...so positive and so self heeling! I am feeling so inspired, thankful, positive and hopeful...thank you my friend for helping put things in perspective!

Today I am Grateful for....

1, My Beautiful Friends who are inspiring women! Real, Devoted, Loyal, Strong, Supportive, Insightful, Beautiful! This list could go on forever, but these are the qualities I really admire. When life gets hard, the people around you make it easy to get out of bed and face the day!

2, Simplicity...getting back to the little things! Appreciating the pure enjoyment from your kids toothless smile, the laugh of a 3yr old as he sings "Its a Hard Knock Life" from Annie (a little ironic), the taste of a homemade cup of coffee and knowing that you've saved a penny by getting back to the basics and doing it yourself, the perfect blue sky out my window...seeing everything as a gift for that day and savoring the feeling it gives!

3, Love Unconditional! Through all the ups and downs, emotions, burdens, tragedies, heartaches and despair. Knowing that you have family and friends that will be there no matter what is priceless! Surround yourself with those that love and are unconditional! There is no place in a relationship for judgment or expectations.

4. Being Real! Its not always easy to face the day with a smile and a positive disposition! Life can really suck at times. Sometimes you need to be Real with yourself, family and friends. To seek the support you need! The hug, the words of compassion, the smile that assures you its going to be OK.