Sometimes I need reminded of how lucky I am.
Lucky to be alive and healthy.
Lucky to work with so many STRONG, HEALTHY, INTERESTING, WONDERFUL women.
Lucky to know if I didn’t make a difference today, that there’s always tomorrow.
Lucky to have my freedom.
Freedom to drive a car, rent a house, love a boy, be a friend…
And the days I forget that, I can’t stand myself. I know that’s harsh, but I couldn’t be more serious.
Today, my great friend and ‘Gran from NC’, reminded me of how lucky I am. Thank you, Lois. I feel lucky to know you, too.
Maybe this could be my New Years resolution? Count my blessings each day. Sounds like a good one, eh?
I miss writing to you guys, although I know our girls here at 435 have been entertaining you left and right! Makes me smile when they get to make you all smile!
LOVE, SAM
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I know how you feel Sam! I couldn’t stand myself yesterday. YUK! But it is a new day.
Beautifully said! I think we all can use your words as a reminder to remember how lucky we truly are for what we have!!
I know I take a lot for granted. So much to be thankful for during this season. My favorite scripture “To whom much is given much is expected” Luke 12:48
i understand the days of not standing yourself. there are days i have to tell myself to look at my daughter and know im lucky. its hard sometimes to be happy with what you have wishing it could be better or more. i think holidays are even harder when we should be feeling the blessings more.
That would be a great New Year resolution! I think I will do that also. It is so easy to get caught up in LIFE and lose focus on what matters
It is so hard to truley remember how lucky we are when the “everyday life” swallows us. Thank you for reminding me what I do forget too!
loved the entry….we are ALL so lucky and blessed….no matter what circumstances are around us. We are blessed.
so true Sam I was just thinking that same thing as there is a little girl in my daughters kA class who has cancer and it truly makes u stop and be thankful of all the blessings in our lives!
Love you MJC girls!! Sam you’re such a beautiful woman inside and out!
We all need that reminder sometimes. Today was that day for me, so thank you. Plenty hours left in the day to make up for the morning I have spent feeling sorry for myself!
This is my new years resolution too. Be present, and thankful everyday!
I get it. I had 2 girlfriends loose their fathers the week before thanksgiving, amidst the anniversary of my own father’s death. This holiday season I am thankful for friends to share both laughter and tears with.
It really IS the little things, isn’t it?
A blessing every day is important! We don’t tell people enough what a blessing they are to us!
Matilda Jane girls smile more! Thanks for spreading the cheer!
It happens to the best of us. I think if we didn’t have the dark days, we wouldn’t realize how lucky we are on the bright and shiny ones
. Miss ya!!
I miss your blogs Sam! I know the feeling, hugs! We all like you over here, everyday. I think Aiden wants to win the contest just to meet all the cool MJ chippies, ehehe.
*Jamie
That is a great resolution! Focusing on all the positive in life can only reap positive results.
i’m thinking i’m following your resolution advice… yep. gonna count my blessings everyday starting NOW!
I think you’d really enjoy the book “one thousand gifts”. Would be a great companion to your new year’s resolution
all about seeing blessings and being thankful in all things 
Still smiling, ready to be a winner!