Counting My Blessings Always

Okay, well maybe today! I am happily married on this Saturday, that's right and every day is Saturday when you retire, and every night is Friday night! I have been blessed with the best in-laws, in spite of being married three times.

My father-in-law said that about Friday and Saturday and we too have found it to be true.

Seven children, bio, and step, I am so very blessed even when there is a test and I might jest and that does not last as I am fast to know how to count my blessings!

Then there is my culture, that I was socialized in and long-term recovery, family, friends, living life not feeling sorry for me, and there is no amount of negatives that will change my mind. I just love that I made the discovery and it is a blessing for all. I love my life and just have a ball.

I work part-time as a culture consultant, sharing what I can, I teach and train. I used to work for the state, and some people thought that made me something I never could be, and some even thought that made me the man!

Only do my best to give to those in a slump, that is looking for a little bump in their mood, and sometimes maybe a little food.

I am happy to say I can count my blessings today and every day and I recommend that you do too. I can spy on a person who does try to put an eye to making a difference for themselves and others.

My mother said, "pray for your siblings," so that is what I do whenever others say the Lord's prayer, I go through a thank you list in prayer. I pray for their families and their partners. My brothers are loved in their lives, which makes me happy and count as they are loved in my life, all three are my younger brothers.

My sister died of leukemia at age 53. I was with her during that year she was fighting cancer and when she died. My baby brother died at 48 and he died with covid last year. I was there for him as were my daughter too and his daughters.

Once he was out of the covid unit we were all there. Two at a time, and we were there when he died. I do not regret anything there and that was especially important for me as I was with my mother. Where she was close to me in those final days, weeks, and months.

Because of recovery, I had the opportunity for better relationships with them cause of their recovery too. It was even better with my mother as she had some recovery experience for longer and I knew much more about her life, from asking her to tell me what made her blue. Then I knew.

I have seen what I consider many miracles in my work life and in my family life and I believe my daughter, my son and I are all miracles. I count my blessings most days for them and their life and mine. People's giving up drugs and alcohol is also a miracle to me.

So many cannot give up the cup or the drug making those that do a miracle.

So, you know now that not counting my blessings is very rare, not typical for this woman. I love my serenity, peace, and joy. Never "Just not today and anyways," as why not today? And anyway, it always helps me to stay focused in my life on this day and everyday!