Blessed

I’ve been around for a little while. Actually 45 years to the day, and as I look back at my life, I’ve been very blessed. 

My life has not been easy. We all have ups and downs. We all have moments of greatness and find rocky bottoms. Some of us have highs that are higher, while some of the lows are lower and rockier. 

Looking back I can say and genuinely feel like I have been blessed. More than I deserve to be. I’ve been lucky and only recently have I been able to really appreciate the blessings in my life. 

I’m far from rich. I’m far from having all my desires. I often feel anxiety about accomplishing all I want to do. I am often concerned about letting other people down or not doing enough. 

But I’m also at peace in my heart. I don’t think of my life as special or out-of-the-ordinary, but yet I have many great experiences. I have many great friends and am surrounded by good people. 

I’ve been blessed with being born into a wonderful (not perfect) family, who I love and who loves me. I will never let that blessing be down-played. I had parents that loved me unconditionally. I have a brother and sister that are always there for me. I even have great cousins that I honestly know. 

I’ve found a great wife and have finally been blessed with the most amazing daughter that brings more joy to my life than I can ever explain. 

I’ve had great opportunities to be a part of a great little village, worked for some wonderful companies making friends all along the way and started some things that help others. 

A recent blessing that has helped me to understand how to be appreciative is finally behind anchored in my faith. Finding a church that I connect with and inspires me to be better. A pastor who challenges me and a book that has all the self-help and lessons one could need. 

I appreciate the blessings I’ve had over the last 45 years. The good ones, the hard lessons and the wisdom. I appreciate all the people in my life and am excited about what might be next.