Lately I've really been thinking about the things I'm thankful for. Tis the season I guess. Also, it's been an exceptionally hard last few weeks at work. My job...I'm a paralegal for attorneys who's clients are abused or neglected children. I've been there three years now and love it. The people are great. They're really trying to make a difference in these children's lives. Anyway, usually I can leave my job at the office when I go home, but some days it's not that easy. These last few weeks I have been taking my work home with me.
Another reason is I'm a closet reader of the cjane and nie nie blogs. I try to keep track of what's happening at least once a week and always come out feeling uplifted. I can sit forever reading about their lives before and after the accident. That is one amazing family! They have a love for life and a spirituality that I find awe inspiring.
So it got me thinking...about all the things I'm thankful for in my life. Of course my health, my employment, my "grown-up house" as my kids call it (if it means anything they called my other house the "hobbit house"!), my extended family, my new "in-law" family, and so many other things.
Another reason is I'm a closet reader of the cjane and nie nie blogs. I try to keep track of what's happening at least once a week and always come out feeling uplifted. I can sit forever reading about their lives before and after the accident. That is one amazing family! They have a love for life and a spirituality that I find awe inspiring.
So it got me thinking...about all the things I'm thankful for in my life. Of course my health, my employment, my "grown-up house" as my kids call it (if it means anything they called my other house the "hobbit house"!), my extended family, my new "in-law" family, and so many other things.
But below are a few of my most favorite things!
My youngest...my bookworm/author/comedian and he still gives hugs!
My oldest...my videogame-aholic, who isn't too cool to make cookies with his good 'ole mom now and again!
My youngest step-son...quite the athlete, and always has a smile on his face! (Except in this pic!)
My oldest step-son...he could easily be playing for the Utah Symphony..yes he's that good!
And the love of my life...isn't he handsome!I just love him so much! He is my best friend.
So when I look at my life and what I have, I realize I am truly blessed.
4 comments:
What a beautiful post. (Love the pictures of the boys--all of them. Even if they are obsessed with bodily functions, they sure do take a nice picture.)
Hey Lesleigh! I am glad you found my blog. I can't believe how big your boys are. When I and Paul first got together they were so small. I guess we have been together for 9 years.
Julie-I love the pics too. I'm trying to figure out how to add things to my blogs. It's kind of fun!
Jill-They are big. And believe me, it goes by fast! I can't believe how big your boys are either.
Wow...what a nice tribute, Lesleigh! You heart always amazes me!
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