gifts

Each day comes bearing its own gifts. Untie the ribbons. ~Ruth Ann Schabacker

right now, all i can think about is how blessed i am that i have such a beautiful life. yes, sometimes it seems as though everything is in the crapper. but you know what? i am sitting in a warm comfy bed in the quiet rural house i grew up in with an amazing (and quirky) family who all love and support me. i have amazing friends who are more family to me than anything- who are able to know me better than i know myself. not to sound cliche- but they truly touch the most inner part of my soul. when i consider all these things, especially in the middle of this season of my life where i am able to sit still for just a moment to hear the universe unfolding- i have nothing more to feel than to feel love and total contentment. God is good.

in this season, i have also had the chance to think about how each person in my life brings a gift of love in my life. not that i am expecting one, not that i even realize it when i happens most of the time. i think of my uncle who after the loss of my father, spent an entire day with his annoying niece (me) to teach her how to bake. in one day, my love of food sparked into a whole new perspective on life. each time i make a cookie, i am reminded of his kindness and the amazing gift of baking he brought into my life. or i think of how my sister gives me the gift of patience and understanding, and how her strength in turn strengthens me. i think of how all my friends bring in spicy and diverse new perspectives on life- in the form of advice, ukulele song, late night conversation, facebook message, quote, or even a trip to tops/wegmans;)

ok- so ill stop my rambling. its late. but i just love my life. thanks to all my loved ones for such a great life. and most importantly- thanks God for making it all possible!

peace