Yesterday was Turkey Day. Just the thought of it makes me tired. I blame it on the turkey, but a lot of it is just because it was a plain, lazy day. I feel fortunate to have a wonderful, supportive, and healthy family. I have a good husband, and a good job. I eat 3 meals a day, drive a car, and have a roof over my head. I have everything that I could possibly need. Several of my family members asked me what I wanted for Christmas, and I couldn't think of a darn thing. It certainly does make me think...
Today, there are ~ 5 million orphans in Ethiopia.
One in thirteen children die before his/her first b-day.
Four out of five families live on less than $2/day.
And I complain? Its time to stop, think, reflect, and give thanks for what I do have, and what Doug and I are both going to be blessed within a year (or so I hope).
Tomorrow is my Mom's birthday. Brian, Doug, my mom and I went to see "The Blind Side" at the movies today. What a fantastic, inspirational movie. Yes, I cried. Big surprise, huh? Based on a true story, it was truly touching, but I wonder if it hit me a little harder because we will be bringing a black child into our home as well. Sandra Bullock said it best in the movie, when her friends said how lucky Michael was to have found them, her reply, "no, we are the lucky ones." I wish more people understood that.
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Everyone who knows you, understands your passion and belief that you and Doug are going to be the lucky ones. as well as your family and friends.
ReplyDeleteSandra Bullock recites lines from a script while you speak from the heart.