The Best Things in Life are FREE

Gratitude Challenge Day 5: Take five minutes to write about how grateful you are for all of the wonderful things that you currently have in your life. Don’t long for what you don’t possess—instead, take stock of all the blessings you already enjoy.
It seems to be coming back to the same thing: Family. Everything in my house could be gone tomorrow. I'd be sad at the things I couldn't necessarily replace (pictures, mementos, cherished gifts) but I'd go on with my life without them. My family can never be replaced. God put them in my life as a gift and I'm so extremely grateful for them I can't find the words. I hope they always know how much they mean to me and that there is nothing I wouldn't do for them.

I have some amazing friends who would do absolutely anything for me also. And they do. They help me when I need it...I don't have to ask. They let me talk, cry, share, laugh with them and I try to be there for them, as well. These are true friends. There is never any time between us for fighting or judging. They accept me for who I am...faults and all, as I do them. We recognize each other as people who are not perfect and mistakes will be made. They don't expect me to be perfect, nor do I of them. I trust them.

I'm thankful I'm healthy. This does not mean "fit" (uhh-hummmm!)...it means I'm not spending my days going to and from doctor appointments. So, could I be healthier? Of course! But the fact I'm otherwise okay...I'm extremely grateful for that.

Finally...my dogs. They are the BEST! They are a daily, living example of unconditional love. You will have to put me in a padded room when Duke goes to be with my mom in heaven. Though I KNOW he will be spoiled rotten there also because the person who thought he was the best dog in the world is there now preparing a place for him! :-) He will surely welcome my Duke home with open arms. However, I plan on him living forever. :-) Enough of that.

In summary...Take anything I've purchased and leave me with the things that were given to me and that I was fated to have in my life. Those things that are living and breathing. For those with hearts, I can not do without.