I think many times we focus on the things that we don't have, or the things that aren't going right for us in life. For example, I sometimes dwell on the fact that I have to go back to work after having Sophie. On the other hand, I choose to focus on the fact that I have been able to spend 3 1/2 weeks off with her, and get a few more weeks to be with her daily. Also, when I do go back to work, I have wonderful family that will take care of her, and love her like she was their own. So if you are a mother who is blessed to stay home with your children, remember to be grateful! If you are a working mother, be grateful for the job you have, and the opportunity you have to have good people, no matter who they are, to help take care of your little one(s).
I sometimes think about how life didn't turn out exactly like I planned, and every day, things happen that don't fall in line with the "plan" that I have. However, I am SO GLAD that life didn't turn out according to my plan, it is so much better! Heavenly Father truly has a plan for all of us, and He knows us so much better than we know ourselves! I am so blessed to be married to a wonderful man who takes such great care of Sophie and I, and I am humbled each day at all he does and is. He is the sweetest, kindest, most caring person I have ever met, and I love him so much. I am grateful for, and so blessed to have my little family.
I am also so blessed to have a WONDERFUL family who I love! It's been great to have my parents visiting from Hawaii, and to be able to learn from them, and spend a lot of quality time with them while they have been here.
I also have AMAZING in-laws, who I love, and who are so much fun to spend time with. I truly couldn't have asked for a better family to marry into.
I have many wonderful friends, family members, neighbors, and co-workers who I get to interact with daily. I am grateful for them, and all they do for me and my family.
Life isn't always easy, in fact, many times it can be very difficult. It can be hard to not focus on what is going wrong, or the problems that we are faced with. It can also be hard not to compare ourselves to others, and wonder why life isn't working out as "perfectly" for us as it is for them. We never know what others around us are struggling with, and so we should always be kind, help others along the way, and strive to not judge what we don't know. I know I am going to try and be better at counting my blessings daily, and remembering that I have so much to be grateful for. This is something that is not always easy, but looking at my sweet baby girl each day will be a good reminder for me. I hope everyone else can do the same.
