Monday, yes Monday

Not much going on with me these days, just haning in there and being very thankful and blessed.  Everytime I think about why I had to move to Chapel Hill, why I did not get to go to New York, why I am not buying any Christmas gifts, why I eat everything in my frig and pantry before I go to the grocery, why I never eat out anymore --- I stop myself, bow my head (unless I am driving) and stop to be thankful.  Thankful I have a roof over my head, thankful I can walk, thankful I have wonderful family and friends who care about me as much as I care about them, thankful for a job and a car to get me there.  Even though I have been sick recently with fluid in one ear, bronchitis, possible strep and sinusitis, I have insurance.   Even through a mini breakdown (as I call it --- not pretty) I knew I was blessed by the best --HIM. And during that time of turning it all over to the ONE who loves me no matter what, I know with faith and hard work that HE will help me through this financial crisis.   I really have learned through prayer that it will take awhile (I don't say long time anymore), but it will happen.    When you don't have cable,  you read and sew more.   You look around and think of all the things that are wonderful.   When you have a longer drive to work, you notice the simple things in life and what is raelly important.   Without my family and friends and HIM, I am nothing.  My Southern Hills family mean so much to me, I love being with them.  
Last week I thought I had a flat tire, sat down and cried while I waited for my brother to come.  Then I remembered, wipe away the tears, I have a brother who will come out at 5:45 in 18 degree weather to see if I have a flat tire.   No more tears.   Yes, I was sick, but I am much better now.   No cable, go to a free craft fair, read, do some sewing, take a nap (I was sick).  The one thing I kept thinking was soon it will be Sunday and I will be with family at Southern Hills,  to worhip HIM, sing praises to HIM and get ready for another week.   Yes, today is Monday and I am at work, on my lunch break,  because I have a job.  
I am truly blessed.    Count your blessings.