Thankful Tuesday

I have so much to be grateful for in my life. But there are still times in my life where I find myself saying "I wish ___" or "why me?" That is why I choose to be thankful. Every week I list at least five things I am thankful for. I think for me, it has really helped me be a more grateful person.

• I am thankful for my books. They provide an excellent escape from my life. 
• I am thankful for the girls' counselor. She is just amazing and has really helped the girls, especially Natalie. 
• I am thankful for my oils. I have been suffering allergies for YEARS and was taking a daily allergy pill. Since getting into doTerra I haven't had to take any. When I have the horrible sinus symptoms I simply rub some lavender on the bridge of my nose and it keeps it from running. Put some on this morning at work and it lasted ALL DAY! 
• I am thankful for skype. I had a great chat with my aunt last night and another with my sister Saturday. Both were able to watch Alivia open her presents in real time. Love having that connection. 
• I am thankful for conversations with my sister. She is now my phone call on the way home from work and I love being able to just talk to her and joke like we did when we were younger. 

1000 Gifts: 3 gifts waited for

1. It is a gift to have found Stephen. He is the man I never knew I was waiting for. 
2. It is a gift to be a part of Jamberry. I hesitated getting into a direct sales company but this is a perfect fit for me. I'm so glad I waited for the right opportunity. 
3. Waiting until the last minute to get the girls' Easter baskets ready was a gift. Stephen and I got to spend some time together, we only spent about $35 on all three baskets and the girls were thrilled with them.