I have been thinking lately about my life, and exactly what it is I am doing with it.  I have many, many things to be thankful for.  Sometimes we don't see the wonderful things around us, and in fact, events in our lives tend to hide these things. 

For instance, my husband left.  We are getting divorced.  Well, I have come out of the crying, begging, please don't leave me phase, and have emerged into the, "Hey, this gives me a chance to date other people!" phase.  Divorce is not pleasant, but it does offer new beginnings in so many ways. 

I have two beautiful, healthy boys who are the light in my life.  They make my heart smile.  It's easy to take your children for granted, especially when you stay home with them.  But, I wouldn't change anything about this experience.  It is the 3 of us, making our way and developing new routines.  It's been very hard, but the experiences we have had are worth more than anything I could ever wish for.

My parents and brother are the ones who keep me going.  They offer help and encouragement in the darkest of times, and they always seem to know when I need it the most.  If not for them, I could not be.

I have pets who totally annoy me in many ways, but I love them dearly and I don't know what I would do without them.

We all have annoyances in our lives, but it's what we do with them that makes us who we are.

Carrie