Feeling fortunate...

Just for the good life I've got. It's not perfect. But it's good. As Christmas approaches .. it's been a good opportunity to reflect on my life and the things that I'm grateful for ...

A lot of times I feel as if my life is chaotic .. stressful ... dysfunctional...

But looking closer ... I've got a great life. It could be worse.

I've got terrific kids. They drive me crazy at times .. but overall - they are just simply good. I love them and they love me back.

I've got fantastic friends. I'm surrounded by them. Who could ask for more? I know if I need someone ... it's comforting to know that they would be there. I don't guess this. I know this. Because they are some of the best people you'll ever meet.

I'm surrounded by family. For the first time in 18 years I live near my extended family. I think I take that for granted. A lot. I would have given my right arm for times in my life to live closer. And not only do I live close now ... most of them are all RIGHT here. At best .. the furthest I would ever have to drive would be to my sister and that's only 40 minutes away.

SERIOUSLY BLESSED. And as we may have drama .. as any family does ... I'll take it. Every bit of it. To live near blood.

I have a warm home to come home to ... nice cars to drive ... food to eat ...

All the necessities of life - and comfortable ones. Sean has a great job (he loves what he does) ...works hard to provide and was just selected for Colonel.

I do a lot of complaining on here. But I also know I have a lot to be thankful for.

My life is full..

And I wouldn't want it any other way ...