thinking twice

so many times, i really should think twice before i open my big mouth. why do i complain about october? it is a very hectic month for us. i pray that in the future, my first thoughts would be ones of thankfulness instead of complaining....

instead of.....	i SHOULD think...
i have too many errands...	i am blessed to have a car
	i am blessed to have funds to buy gas
	i am blessed to live in a place with available resources
	i am blessed i can get out of bed
there are so many non-teaching things i have to get done at work...	i am blessed to work in my calling
	i am blessed to have a job
	i am blessed to have a safe workplace
i have to get up so early...	i am blessed to have a bedroom of my own
	i am blessed i can go to sleep at night without fear
	i am blessed to have a roof over my head
there are so many chores to do everyday around the house	i am blessed to have a house
	i am blessed to a washing machine
	i am blessed to have inside plumbing & clean water
	i am blessed to i can get around to do these things
sickness in the house is the pits	i am blessed to have healing
	i am blessed to have funds & access to good medical facilities
this single parenting thing stinks...	i am blessed to be a mom
	i am blessed to have been married to Andy
	i am blessed to have 2 wonderful, healthy boys
	i am blessed to be alive
	i am blessed to have God

currently listening to:
rain

dinner: (last night)
fast food

currently reading:
the voyage of the dawn treader
the undistracted widow
moneyball
the apostolic ministry
luke

today grateful for:
my boys
provision
modern medicine
a working automobile
a job
a house
God