Thankful Fridays

I didn't get a chance to do Thankful Fridays last week but want to continue with it. I know that often it is easy to think of the glass half empty instead of half full. I want to change that focus and be grateful for all the blessings we have.

1) I am thankful for my husband's job and for the company he works for - they are so employee friendly and have been simply wonderful to my husband during his time of being laid up. They even have a scooter available for employees to use and will bring it down to my husband's desk - if he decides he needs it for a day or half a day or even a few hours. And they will come pick it up when he is done. So far he hasn't utilized it but it is a comfort to know it is available.

2) I am thankful for my parents who are taking my oldest for a week of camping and fun. He has helped out at home so much and deserves to have so time to himself for fun and relaxation.

3) I am thankful for my job where the hours are so flexible. I have been able to balance taking care of my family's needs along with still being able to work. It has been wonderful.

4) I am thankful for the local ballpark where I volunteer - and a percentage of the sales I make go to help pay our hockey ice fees. It is such a blessing to have this opportunity and not have to come up with the money out of pocket.

5) I am thankful for the wonderful fresh fruits and vegetables of summer. I just love eating fresh veggies and fruit. They taste so good when they are in season.

6) I am thankful for our virtual TOG group. Wonderful moms, wonderful kids. It has been such a blessing to have the group. It has helped my son grow and learn so much. He loves the interaction with other students his age.

7) I am thankful for chocolate - because what mother could live without it!